Question 1

What type of work do volunteers do?

Accepted Answer

Volunteers collaborate with local VHTs on health trainings, data collection, and outreach programs covering topics such as malaria prevention, maternal health, hypertension, and nutrition. Volunteers also have option to create their own trainings based on their interests.

Question 2

How long is the typical volunteer placement?

Accepted Answer

Placements range from short-term immersion which is 1-2 weeks to long-term immersion of 1-2 month, depending on the project and volunteer’s background.

Question 3

Do volunteers receive orientation or training?

Accepted Answer

Yes — all volunteers receive orientation on Ugandan culture, Omni Med’s programs, safety procedures, and community engagement best practices. All volunteers will be accompanied for the entirety of their stay with Omni Med staff.

Question 4

How much does volunteering cost?

Accepted Answer

For a typical one month stay, cost breakdown is as follows: Airfare-$800-1300; Program & VHT Training Fee, Room & Board, Transportation Fee-$2100; Medical/trip Insurance-$25, VISA $50; Vaccines $225.  All inclusive average one month cost is typically around $3400. For those staying longer, fees vary depending on the associated school, but far less than most other groups out there. Since we have relationships with many medical schools and schools of public health, please consult with Omni Med for specific program rates. CFHI, GWU, GWUSON, UMiss, and others  will all have different rate structures for short and longer term trips.

Although we have no formal scholarships at this time, please talk to us if you have special financial circumstances.

Question 5

On Local Travel and Time Off

Accepted Answer

We certainly understand that people who volunteer with us may also have an interest in seeing the surrounding areas. Many of our visitors have gone on safari or even climbed Mt Kilimanjaro following their work with us. However, we stress up front that our mission is to improve the health of the populations we serve. While staying with us in the Omni Med Compound, that means that you are working. We do not function as a travel agency nor do we promote "voluntourism." While you are staying with us you will have most weekends off, but the rest of the time should be devoted to the work before you. At no point should volunteers be gone during the work week, and rotations should be completed to their end. Any additional time off should come through a request to local staff with confirmation from the Omni Med office in Newton, MA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a Question? We’re Here to Help.

Here you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about our work, volunteering, and life in Uganda. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you — reach out anytime at omnimedug@gmail.com.

Frequently asked questions

What type of work do volunteers do?

How long is the typical volunteer placement?

Do volunteers receive orientation or training?

How much does volunteering cost?

On Local Travel and Time Off

Frequently asked questions

What type of work do volunteers do?

How long is the typical volunteer placement?

Do volunteers receive orientation or training?

How much does volunteering cost?

On Local Travel and Time Off

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a Question? We’re Here to Help. Here you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about our work, volunteering, and life in Uganda. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you — reach out anytime at omnimedug@gmail.com.

Frequently asked questions

What type of work do volunteers do?

How long is the typical volunteer placement?

Do volunteers receive orientation or training?

How much does volunteering cost?

On Local Travel and Time Off

Frequently asked questions

What type of work do volunteers do?

How long is the typical volunteer placement?

Do volunteers receive orientation or training?

How much does volunteering cost?

On Local Travel and Time Off

Have a Question? We’re Here to Help.

Here you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about our work, volunteering, and life in Uganda. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you — reach out anytime at omnimedug@gmail.com.