Do you feel called to bring care and healing to the people of the developing world? We are looking for hardworking individuals who believe change is possible not just for a week, but for a lifetime.

Several times a year, OneWorld Health sends teams of short-term medical and non-medical volunteers to serve the communities surrounding our project sites. During the development phases of our medical centers, these teams provide consistent care to the region, build a foundation of quality care and advocate for the clinic that is to come. Once our medical centers are in operation, these teams support the centers by continuing to provide quality care, training and patient referrals. OneWorld Health’s short-term trips pave the way for the success of our long-term projects.

OneWorld Health’s short-term trips pave the way for the success of our long-term projects, while leaving no volunteer the same upon their return home.

What to Expect

OneWorld Health is changing the nature of short-term medical missions. Our weeklong experiences provide a unique, impactful cultural and educational experience for our volunteers. Through implementing the same short-term experience across all project sites, we are able to see long-term, sustainable effects that serve the ultimate good.

Daily Itinerary

Morning:
Each day begins with a devotion.

OneWorld Health is inspired by Jesus Christ to serve people in desperate situations, and we believe starting the day with a reflection on his example gives purpose and clarity to our efforts. The local church is a conduit for change in the communities where we are serving. Recognizing this, we have strong in-country partnerships with local Christian ministries who will accompany our teams to medical outreach and provide prayer and counseling to our patients.

Evening:
Each day ends with a dinner to celebrate our accomplishments of the day, encourage one another and share life stories with our team.

Weekly Itinerary

Sunday:
Tour the medical center or future medical center site and meet our amazing local staff.

Monday-Friday:
Conduct medical outreach in the villages surrounding our permanent medical center. Our volunteers are incredibly valuable in fulfilling different clinic roles such as working with the registration, provider or pharmacy teams. These medical outreaches refer patients, promote our permanent medical center and continue setting a precedent for quality healthcare throughout the region.

Saturday:
Fun-day activity specific to the region to celebrate our accomplishments.

Volunteer Expectations

Pre-Trip Preparation:

Participate in online training
Be timely in responses for correspondence

We expect our volunteers to:

Participate in daily morning Scripture reading and team time
Adhere to OneWorld Health guidelines for appropriate conduct
Respect your fellow teammates
Value patient interactions
Be open-minded
Act from the overflow of a servant’s heart
Be ready for plans to change
Enjoy a little (well, a lot of) dirt under your fingernails
Think with long-term impact in mind

Your Next Step

Serve with us in Central America and Uganda

Volunteer FAQ