MEDI TRIP
Frequently Asked Questions
Medi Trip Volunteers – Frequently Asked Questions
How can I volunteer in healthcare projects in Tanzania?
At Medi Trip Volunteers, you can join healthcare projects in Arusha and surrounding areas. We partner with major hospitals and community clinics where you can shadow doctors, assist nurses, and learn hands-on skills. Programs are tailored for medical, nursing, midwifery, dentistry, and public health students as well as qualified professionals. Simply complete our registration form, choose your start date, and we’ll arrange your placement and accommodation.
Where can I find volunteer placements in Arusha for nurses?
We specialise in nursing placements in Arusha, Tanzania. Nurses and nursing students can gain experience in departments such as pediatrics, maternity, surgery, emergency, and general medicine. You’ll be guided by local staff and supported by our Medi Trip coordinators throughout your stay.
What are the best volunteer programs for doctors in Tanzania?
Doctors and medical graduates are welcome to join our programs at the largest referral hospitals and other partner facilities in Arusha. Placements include emergency, midwifery, surgery, anesthesia, internal medicine, ICU, and outpatient clinics. These programs allow doctors to both share expertise and expand their experience of global health systems.
How do I arrange accommodation for volunteers in Tanzania?
Medi Trip provides safe, fully managed volunteer hostels and private housing options in Arusha. Accommodation includes meals, Wi-Fi, 24/7 support, and easy access to your hospital or project placement. We handle all arrangements before you arrive so your stay is comfortable and stress-free.
Where do I get support during a volunteer program in Tanzania?
You will be supported from the moment you land. Our local Medi Trip team meets you at the airport, provides orientation, and is available 24/7 for emergencies. Careen, our volunteer coordinator, is based in Arusha to ensure you have everything you need—from placement guidance to weekend safari bookings.
What is the process to join a clinical volunteer program in Africa?
Simply complete our online registration form, submit supporting documents, and choose your start date. Our team will guide you step-by-step through visa, placement, and accommodation arrangements.
Can I volunteer in education projects in Tanzania?
Yes. Medi Trip partners with schools and community programs where you can assist, support vulnerable women and children’s learning,This is ideal for education students and those passionate about child development.
How to find social volunteer opportunities in Tanzania?
We provide placements in women’s empowerment, Law & legal aid, NGO support, and community outreach projects. These are designed for volunteers looking to make a social impact alongside healthcare programs.
Where to book a volunteer placement with airport transfer in Tanzania?
Medi Trip arranges everything including your airport pick-up and drop-off. Our driver will greet you at Kilimanjaro Airport and take you directly to your accommodation.
What volunteer programs are available for students in Tanzania?
We welcome students in medicine, nursing, dentistry, public health, law, education, and engineering. Our programs are designed to provide hands-on learning, cultural exchange, and professional development.
How does Medi Trip support volunteers in Tanzania?
We provide 24/7 in-country support, airport transfers, accommodation, meals, orientation, and placements with hospitals and community organizations. Our coordinators are always nearby to assist.
What kind of healthcare volunteering does Medi Trip offer?
We offer placements in general medicine, surgery, anesthesia, maternity, pediatrics, dentistry, emergency medicine, HIV clinics, and rural healthcare outreach.
Is Medi Trip reliable for volunteer placements in Africa?
Yes. Medi Trip has hosted hundreds of international volunteers with strong partnerships across Tanzanian hospitals, clinics, and NGOs. We are trusted by students, universities, and professionals worldwide.
Where to find volunteer programs with accommodation in Arusha?
Medi Trip provides fully arranged placements that include accommodation in Arusha, Tanzania. This makes your experience safe, affordable, and convenient.
What are the benefits of volunteering in Tanzania?
Volunteers gain hands-on professional experience, cultural immersion, and a chance to make a real impact in underserved communities. You’ll also build global networks and enjoy unique travel opportunities.
How to prepare for a volunteer trip to Africa?
We provide a 130+ page preparation manual covering visas, flights, insurance, cultural tips, safety, and packing lists. Our team also offers video calls and email guidance before your trip.
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What is the process to join a clinical volunteer program in Africa?
Simply complete our online registration form, submit supporting documents, and choose your start date. Our team will guide you step-by-step through visa, placement, and accommodation arrangements.
Can I volunteer in education projects in Tanzania?
Yes. Medi Trip partners with schools and community programs where you can assist teachers, support children’s learning, and take part in after-school clubs. This is ideal for education students and those passionate about child development.
How to find social volunteer opportunities in Tanzania?
We provide placements in women’s empowerment, legal aid, orphanage support, and community outreach projects. These are designed for volunteers looking to make a social impact alongside healthcare programs.
Where to book a volunteer placement with airport transfer in Tanzania?
Medi Trip arranges everything—including your airport pick-up and drop-off. Our driver will greet you at Kilimanjaro Airport and take you directly to your accommodation.
What volunteer programs are available for students in Tanzania?
We welcome students in medicine, nursing, dentistry, public health, law, education, and engineering. Our programs are designed to provide hands-on learning, cultural exchange, and professional development.
How does Medi Trip support volunteers in Tanzania?
We provide 24/7 in-country support, airport transfers, accommodation, meals, orientation, and placements with hospitals and community organizations. Our coordinators are always nearby to assist.
What kind of healthcare volunteering does Medi Trip offer?
We offer placements in general medicine, surgery, anesthesia, maternity, pediatrics, dentistry, emergency medicine, HIV clinics, and rural healthcare outreach.
Is Medi Trip reliable for volunteer placements in Africa?
Yes. Medi Trip has hosted hundreds of international volunteers with strong partnerships across Tanzanian hospitals, clinics, and NGOs. We are trusted by students, universities, and professionals worldwide.
Where to find volunteer programs with accommodation in Arusha?
Medi Trip provides fully arranged placements that include accommodation in Arusha, Tanzania. This makes your experience safe, affordable, and convenient.
What are the benefits of volunteering in Tanzania?
Volunteers gain hands-on professional experience, cultural immersion, and a chance to make a real impact in underserved communities. You’ll also build global networks and enjoy unique travel opportunities.
How to prepare for a volunteer trip to Africa?
We provide a 130+ page preparation manual covering visas, flights, insurance, cultural tips, safety, and packing lists. Our team also offers video calls and email guidance before your trip.
What are the best volunteer programs in the UK for healthcare?
While Medi Trip focuses on Tanzania, we support UK students by providing structured, ethical, and university-recognised placements abroad. Many UK healthcare students use Medi Trip for accredited international experience.
How to volunteer in social projects in the UK?
Although our core work is in Tanzania, we advise UK-based students to complement their Medi Trip placements with community projects at home, enhancing both local and global impact.
Where can I find ethical volunteer programs in the UK?
Students looking for ethical placements often choose Medi Trip for overseas volunteering because we emphasise cultural respect, local partnerships, and sustainable impact—qualities that align with ethical standards globally.
"Providing you with the best experience"
Pearl Sakoane
Hi, I'm Pearl. I'm the founder and Director of Medi Trip.
Pearl Sakoane
For several years, I have been on a personal mission to create something truly special for people like me who wanted to give back in a meaningful way. I started out as a volunteer, during my nursing training. I was somewhat nervous, but much like you, I was determined to go somewhere new and do something great. I wasn't sure what to expect, not knowing what difference I could truly make, but it turned out to be the best decision I ever made.
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I found the amazing volunteer programs unaffordable and the affordable programs non specific or really lacking in the medical knowledge to support my needs as a volunteer. I felt there should be a better option out there and worked to bridge this gap for people craving meaningful travel. That's when I founded Medi Trip.
Medi Trip was created to give brilliant and skilled people an opportunity to do something great. I wanted to open a whole new world to talented medical professionals, students hungry for knowledge and passionate volunteers. We aim for nothing less than the best for our Medi Trippers aiming to provide you with the best experience. And we believe the higher the quality of the experience, the more we are able to give back to our local projects.
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