dental assistant; Volunteering in The Gambia

Who are we?
Travel2Connect is a small-scale social enterprise that offers interns and volunteers the opportunity - if you are open to it - to learn from another culture. We put you in direct contact with the local inhabitants of Gambia or Senegal. We strive for you to have an authentic and unique experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Activities
Are you willing to work as a dental assistant in The Gambia, a country where there is almost no dental care, especially for children? Healthy teeth are of great importance. Damage and pain to children's teeth hinders them as they grow up. Children eat, play, sleep and learn poorly if they have problems with their teeth. You will work in a dental care car of the Westland4Gambia Foundation along schools in a circle of approximately 20 km around the city of Brikama. The children's teeth are checked in the schoolyard and information about dental care is provided in the classroom with an instruction banner. In addition, you will work one day a week in a permanent dental practice in Jamwelly.

We ask
* You are at least 18 years old on the departure date.

* You are physically and mentally healthy.

* You are patient, flexible, reliable and interested in other cultures.

* You have experience regarding the vacancy or you are following a training course for this.

* There is a registration procedure.

* You pay the costs that volunteer work in Gambia entails, such as preparation and supervision costs, flight ticket, accommodation costs and meals.

We offer
* Interesting projects from which you will learn a lot.

* A good preparation in the Netherlands and guidance in The Gambia.

* Pick up service from the airport.

* Introduction day in Gambia.

* A lodging address that serves as a home base where the volunteer can go with questions and relax.

* Various possibilities for excursions and/or workshops.

Time use
In consultation.