LMTV ASTO 04: APPUI AU PERSONNEL DE SANTE DU CENTRE DE MÈRE TÉRÉSA DE CALCUTTA
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About the project
LMTV ASTO 04: APPUI AU PERSONNEL DE SANTE DU CENTRE DE MÈRE TÉRÉSA DE CALCUTTA
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The "Mother Teresa" Welcome Center cares for the hungry, the thirsty, the homeless, AIDS and tuberculosis sufferers, the crippled, the unloved, all those who have lost all hope and faith in life.
Around sixty patients of different religions and nationalities are welcomed at the center. Tasks are manifold and range from medical care to accompanying patients to housekeeping and cooking. Since 2018, the Center has been collaborating with ASTOVOT to welcome volunteers with qualifications in the health field to support its medical care unit in treating patients.
Volunteers will help staff to care for and assist patients. The center has an infirmary to provide primary care to patients.
💼 What the programme involves
THE VOLUNTEER WILL (AMONG OTHER THINGS) BE REQUIRED TO:
✔ Assist healthcare staff in medical care: patient treatment, Drug distribution, care, dressings, physiotherapy, massages...
✔Consult patients and pregnant women (prenatal consultation).
N.B: As the needs are enormous in this center, any consumable materials for minor surgery or even medicines will be most welcome.
🏠 Accommodation on site
International volunteers on medium- to long-term projects stay with Togolese host families. Families are chosen according to their proximity to the volunteer's place of work. They provide volunteers with a private room, drinking water and 3 meals a day (meals are adapted to the volunteer's diet).
the volunteer's diet). Volunteers remain independent and are free to go out and take part in the activities of their choice. Living with a host family allows you to fully immerse yourself in Togolese daily life and discover all its facets.
🍲 Food
drinking water and 3 meals a day meals adapted to the volunteer's diet
⚠️ Requirements
✔ Listening, initiative, optimism, open-mindedness, ability to adapt to working conditions... etc.
✔ A background in healthcare is desirable. For health specialists or students who want to perfect their knowledge and skills in tropical medicine, this project is strongly indicated to them.
ℹ️ Additional information
If necessary, an online interview with the volunteer is scheduled prior to arrival.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
(LMTV ASO 04)
01/01/2024 at 00:00 → 01/01/2025 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
220.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Kpalime, Togo
Togo
🌍 Location info
Local currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF / CFA)
Exchange rate
1 XOF = 0.001531 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Greenwich Mean Time
Local time: 22:16 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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