Medical Teams International |
Phone: 503-624-1000 Fax: 503-624-1001 Email: info@medicalteams.org Web Address: http://www.medicalteams.org |
Medical Teams International provides medical assistance in response to natural or man-made disasters around the world. In addition, we work in long-term, sustainable programs in impoverished areas of the world, including dental work and some construction projects.
We accomplish this work primarily through short-term volunteers working alongside in-country partners. In addition, we ship donated medical supplies to equip hospitals/clinics in impoverished areas. Many times, the volunteers carry in life-saving supplies as well.
Domestically, we work with volunteer dental professionals to provide free dental care via mobile clinics across the Pacific Northwest. More than 15,000 needy patients receive treatment each year.
Each year, we equip and send 1,000 volunteers for short-term overseas opportunities. These are primarily medical/dental professionals. Volunteers work as a team alongside in-country staff/partners, sometimes in established facilities... sometimes remote and portable.
Volunteer for Prosperity Opportunities | |
Number of Opportunities | 1000 |
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Geographic Regions | Fr. Soviet Union; Latin America; Central Asia; Africa; Southeast Asia |
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Health & Prosperity Sectors | Health; Capacity Building; HIV/AIDS; Tsunami Relief |
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Types of Opportunities | Support |
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Average Duration of Projects | 2 weeks |
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Volunteer Profile Summary | |
Licensed medical/dental professionals are assembled in a balanced team, each contributing their specific skills to a team's overall needs. Volunteers must submit an application 3-6 months in advance and go through required orientation. International travel experience is helpful, especially with developing countries. Must be an effective team player and be willing to submit to the authority of the assigned team leader. Sensitivity to other-culture issues are important as well. |