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How it works
For medical students, nurses and healthcare professionals
Volunteering abroad for doctors and healthcare professionals
Want to see healthcare from a new perspective? Join local medical teams for supervised activities and professional exchange. Learn, share your experience and connect with the people behind the care, in established projects.
Wondering what it's like to travel with us? Ask those who know.Excellent4.6 out of 5
Featured medical and healthcare projects
14 projects available
Why volunteer with HeyLocals
Real healthcare settings
Join clinics, outpatient facilities and established healthcare projects, working alongside local staff in a role suited to your background.
Safe, with clear roles
Vetted projects, an on-site team and supervised activities. Clear roles keep your work within your skills and the needs of the local setting.
Meals, accommodation and transport included
Your essentials are covered, with clear costs and logistics to help you prepare with confidence.
Professional exchange and new friends
Meet local healthcare professionals and connect with volunteers and practitioners from around the world.
Find an experience that fits your goals
How a project comes to life
The people by your side, before you leave and while you're away
Why travel with us
- Vetted projects, run with the people who live and work there.
- We help you pick the experience that suits you, then support you before and during your trip.
- Travel solo or with others, and meet volunteers from around the world.
The people and places that stay with you
Real stories from people who've been there.
Inspiration for your next adventure
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Volunteering in Kenya
Nakuru, Kenya
From US$860
Volunteering in Tanzania
Stone Town, Zanzibar
From US$920
Volunteering in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
From US$860
Volunteering in the Philippines
Tigman Village, Palawan, Philippines
From US$890
Volunteering in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
From US$830
Volunteering in India
Goa, India
From US$860
Know what you'll pay
Every project shows what the fee covers and what you'll pay separately.
We help you choose
Not sure about a project? Tell us what you're looking for and we'll help you work out if it fits.
Hear from the people who've been
Read reviews and watch interviews with people who have already travelled with HeyLocals.
Know who'll welcome you
Local coordinators who know the project and look after you while you're there.
FAQs
What people say about us
Combined rating across all platformsExcellent4.6 out of 5
An experience I highly recommend
The Italian team is always there to answer your questions, and the local team in Kenya gave me a warmer welcome than I could have imagined. The only real downside is having to leave when it's over :) Thank you!
An amazing experience I'll always carry with me
I left at a very difficult time in my life and came back feeling completely refreshed after immersing myself in the local culture and nature. I'd really recommend it.
An experience that stays with you
This is the kind of experience that stays with you. The organisation is flawless and the team makes you feel part of a family from day one.
An authentic, well-organised experience
An authentic, well-organised experience with wonderful people, a welcoming atmosphere and meaningful activities that stay with you. Highly recommended!
Ready when you are
Tell us about your background and what you're after. We'll pick the right destination and build a programme that fits.