Nepal Medical Volunteer

Nepal medical volunteer program is an amazing opportunity to gain invaluable medical experience while making a real meaningful difference. During the healthcare project you will shadow local medical professionals. This is indeed a life-changing opportunity for medical students and nurses.

Responsibilities And Impacts

Choosing to volunteer in Nepal in medical program is a decision caring people with an interest or background in the medical field. Medical mission volunteer’s role will be to help and support local doctors and medical staff with patient treatment. Additionally, Nepal volunteers help with tasks such as updating records and treating minor injuries.


Due to the potential risks, and medical regulations, volunteers cannot treat patients or become involved in surgery during the project. Instead, volunteers will shadow local doctors and learn mostly from observation.

Skills and Qualifications

Medical volunteering opportunities in Nepal generally attract those studying or practicing in branches of the medical system such as nursing, dentistry, medicine or the emergency medical services. It is advised you bring certification or proof of studies with you – as this may allow you to be assigned different tasks.

The Start Date

Medical volunteering opportunities in Nepal generally attract those studying or practicing in branches of the medical system such as nursing, dentistry, medicine or the emergency medical services. It is advised you bring certification or proof of studies with you – as this may allow you to be assigned different tasks.

Fees and Date

RCDP offers the most affordable health projects in Nepal fees. Medical programs fees are assigned into two parts. The registration fees for $279 and weekly programs fees starting as low as $185 depending on the duration of time you stay in Nepal.

The registration fee for health projects in Nepal includes all the pre-departure and administration costs. Weekly program fee is paid directly to your host family or the local program coordinator. RCDP is 100% transparent and offer full accountability on your program fees spending.

Learn more about our highly affordable volunteer in Nepal fees.

FAQs

What does a typical schedule look on a volunteer in Nepal in medical program?

  • 8:00am Enjoy a tasty breakfast and tea
  • 8:30-12:00pm Assist local staff with various healthcare activities
  • 12:00-1:00pm Lunch
  • 1:00-3:00pm Continue helping at the clinic or hospital (You can stay longer, if you wish)
  • 3:00-7:00pm Free time to relax, enjoy exploring the local area, read and so on
  • 7:00pm Enjoy a delicious dinner of traditional Nepalese food

Will I be working in a hospital or clinic?

When you sign up for volunteering in medical program in Nepal, you will mainly work in hospitals in Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara. However, sometimes volunteers are placed in small community based clinics.

Placements depend mainly on the skills and competence of each individual volunteer.

Is there anyone available to support volunteers?

Yes, you will be fully supported by hospital administration staff, who will teach you everything you need to know about each department and what they do.

Is there any specific things Nepal Medical Volunteer need to be aware of?

The most important thing to bear in mind is that this program is not about standing in for local doctors or other medical professionals. Instead it is a valuable opportunity to learn, and to help with support tasks as required.

It is also good to have an open mind and a flexible attitude as a medical volunteer in Nepal, especially as cultural differences may mean things are done in an unfamiliar or surprising way, compared to your home country.

It is important to note that this is not an opportunity to fill the shoes of local doctors; this is more of a learning and observational opportunity. It is important to have an open and flexible mind.

NOTE: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) cover generic information, and therefore this should not be used as a definitive travel guide. Travel information and situations abroad change constantly, so participants should always check things out before making any commitments.

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Other amazing volunteer opportunities in Nepal

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