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About Health Volunteers Overseas

HVO designs and implements clinical education programs in a variety of specialties including medicine, surgery, pediatrics, physical therapy, nursing, dentistry, dermatology, and anesthesia. These programs are staffed by highly qualified health care professionals interested in sharing their knowledge and skills with their colleagues overseas.

International Voluntary Service Activities

HVO recruits upwards of 375 volunteers annually to serve at more than 55 training program in over 25 countries. Volunteers pay their own expenses and the average length of an assignment is 1 month.

Volunteer for Prosperity Opportunities
Number of Opportunities	375
Geographic Regions	Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Central Europe, Latin America
Health & Prosperity Sectors	Health, Education
Types of Opportunities	Management, Technical, Support
Average Duration of Projects	30 days
Volunteer Profile Summary
All HVO volunteers must be fully trained, licensed and credentialed health care professionals. Retired professionals can also be placed. Volunteers must be commited to the HVO mission of teaching and training.