Care or welfare workers - Volunteer work in The Gambia.

Would you like to gain a unique experience as a healthcare or welfare worker in a developing country? A healthcare or welfare project in The Gambia is the ideal way to gain practical work experience and to gain a better understanding of the living conditions in a developing country. As a volunteer you will learn essential skills and provide basic assistance. Travel2Connect collaborates with various projects. You can work as a pharmacist's assistant, as a dental assistant, as a supervisor for disabled care, as a carer or nurse. You will work with the local staff and observe trained professionals. Depending on your experience or training, you can work in a local or private hospital, a doctor's office, a pharmacy or a mobile dental office. You can also work on a project for children with disabilities. Whichever care or welfare project you choose, you will always gain a special experience.

We ask

* You are at least 18 years old on the departure date.

* You are physically and mentally healthy.

* You are decisive, caring, helpful, reliable and you are interested in other cultures.

* You have experience regarding the vacancy or you are following a course for this.

* There is a registration procedure.

* You pay the costs involved in volunteering in The Gambia yourself, such as preparation and supervision costs, ticket, accommodation costs and meals.

We provide

* Interesting projects from which you will learn a lot.

* A good preparation in the Netherlands and guidance in The Gambia..

* Transfer from and to the airport.

* Introduction day in Gambia.

* A supervisor at your project location.

* A safe place to stay that serves as a home base, where you can ask questions and relax yourself as a volunteer.

* Various possibilities for trips and/or workshops.

For more information check out our website or contact us.