Medical Volunteer Travel

Resources for Finding International Opportunities

Here are some resources for finding medical volunteer travel oportunities people looking to donate their time to help combat disease and suffering in developing countries. While there is a dire need for professionally trained and licensed medical practitioners, there are also many opportunities for spouses and other dedicated volunteers with non-medical training.

While some volunteer organizations will pay for all travel, food and housing only for long-term volunteers, most short term opportunities are available at an attractive cost where the volunteer is required to cover the expenses.

Please exercise caution when booking with tour operators to ensure that their priorities are with the volunteer project and the communities they serve, and not just trying to generate business by misrepresenting the volunteer programs they are promoting.

Here are Our Top Picks for Finding International
Volunteer Travel Opportunities for Medical Projects

Remote Area Medical -  Offers volunteer travel programs for qualified medical professionals.

Medical Expeditions International -  Offers volunteer travel programs for qualified Medical personnel and a limited number of non- medical volunteers.