Job responsibilities of volunteers joining medical volunteer in India vary with education, skills, experience, and qualifications. Volunteers are not allowed to perform obviously-identified or surgical operations Most of the time, volunteers help doctor or work as an assistant to doctors. Volunteers measure blood pressure (BP), temperature, height, weight, as well as assist doctors and the medical staffs in the health centers. Volunteers may also help in health camps (if any), distribute medication, provide tips to patients pertaining to health, nutrition and sanitation as well as council patients, and possibly participate in the treatment for minor injuries/wounds and/or maintain records of treated patients.

A certification or an ID stating you’re a medical professional must be furnished prior to volunteering as this is strictly a volunteer project for medical professionals. Medical students can also participate by producing an ID or a letter stating they are in the process of acquiring a medical degree. If you are flexible while volunteering and remain open minded about most things, you’ll have a highly successful time.

Rustic Volunteer and Travel will manage your accommodation and meal for you. You’ll live with the host family or in hostel or in a Home Base. You’ll have a clean and modest room as well as local meals three times a day. When living with a Host Family, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to learn about the lifestyle and culture of the local people. You’ll also have an access to our office in India and mobile number of our coordinators. Our staffs also visit volunteers in each 2-4 week interval as a part of the program. Details covering living accommodations provided prior to arrival.

Health projects are available in Delhi (capital city of India and home to Red Fort, Lotus Temple , Qutab Minar, Lodhi Gardens) , with shops, banks & internet cafes nearby. India is the seventh largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Zoroastrianism arrived in the first millennium CE and shaped the region's diverse culture. A pluralistic, multi-lingual, and multi-ethnic society, India is also home to a diversity of wildlife in a variety of protected habitats. It has managed to preserve established traditions while absorbing new customs, traditions, and ideas from invaders and immigrants.