UK International Trauma Register (UKIETR)
- if you want to respond to large-scale emergencies overseas you can register with the UK International Trauma Register (UKIETR). You can also find information on this website about working in Ebola treatment centres for the International Emergency Trauma Register (UKIETR)
- a range of healthcare staff can register, including surgeons, anaesthetists and supporting medical, nursing and paramedical staff
- you join an on-call register and go out as part of a national team
- some funding is available for preparatory training
Calcutta Rescue
Calcutta Rescue is a non–governmental organisation operating in Kolkata and parts of rural West Bengal. It supports free medical care, education and development to the poorest and most disadvantaged people of Kolkata and rural West Bengal irrespective of gender, age, caste, or religion.
There are opportunities to volunteer in a range of roles (including doctors) for between 6 and 12 months (but a minimum of 3 months will be considered in special circumstances) Find out more about volunteering for Calcutta Rescue
Calcutta Rescue has a number of support groups in many countries, including the UK. Find details of support groups
Multi-Agency International Training and Support (MAITS)
MAITS is a UK charity that recruits experienced UK professionals to support health and education professionals in the disability sector in under-resourced countries. This is to support staff working with children with cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and autism or working in the mental health sector or with stroke victims.
MAITS is looking for people to volunteer their time and expertise to contribute to the development and delivery of multi-disciplinary training packages to staff in this sector. The work is UK based with short trips abroad to deliver and evaluate training packages.
What do I need to apply?
- a minimum of four years' working experience in your field
- experience of conducting formal training programmes for students or professional groups
- experience of working with culturally diverse populations, travelling in developing countries, working in developing countries, or a combination of these
Some funding is available for flights, visas, insurance, overseas accommodation and overseas transport costs.