Is volunteering in a hospital overseas a good idea?

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I’m traveling overseas in November and plan to volunteer to work in a local hospital while there I’m not nervous yet I have some questions re whether I like it or maybe I might fall in love with it.

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- - BellaB said
  - 26 Oct 2020
    7:14 pm
It depends in part on your skills, I think – if you’re not able to feel that you’re genuinely making a difference, it could be quite shattering.
- - rachelvk said
  - 17 Jun 2018
    4:24 pm
Good on you for looking to do some volunteer work!
- - curlytops said
  - 06 Jun 2018
    11:20 pm
It depends which country and what your duties will be. Be very careful and read the fine print before you start. Laws are VERY different in other countries.
- - ella12 said
  - 04 Jun 2018
    3:30 pm
I guess you can only have a go and find out.
- - Ellen said
  - 03 Jun 2018
    2:14 pm
Which countries do you plan to travel to ?
- - mom81879 said
  - 01 Jun 2018
    8:57 pm
Sounds like it will be interesting for you, a definite special life moment. One to tick off your bucket list
- - mom93821 said
  - 30 May 2018
    7:25 am
You might even be able to chat with someone that haas done this too and get their tips.
- - Ellen said
  - 29 May 2018
    7:47 am
Each country should have a job board / vacancy bank with available volunteer functions, for which you can show interest by applying.
- - mom93821 said
  - 29 May 2018
    7:05 am
Volunteering organisations should be able to provide you with information and also link you with people in a similar situation.
- - Ellen said
  - 29 May 2018
    4:24 am
How exciting ! What is your age and where are you traveling ? It will depend on the oversees countries you’re planning to visit.
It might be good to contact hospitals in the countries you’re traveling already and see if they can offer you an internship place or volunteer work and ask about the types of support they have for such placements.