Armenia Medical/Health

31 Days

Overview

The Junior Corps program welcomes individuals of all ethnicities* between the ages of 21 and 31 who are in search of volunteer or internship opportunities. Volunteers commit to a minimum stay of one month in Armenia and may stay for a maximum of one year, serving 30 hours weekly with one or more of our 1,300+ partner organizations of their choice.  International students studying in Armenia are eligible for a reduced weekly commitment of 20 hours per week, provided they are pursuing full-time studies in Armenia. AVC provides individually customized placements all year long by matching volunteer skills and interests to the needs of our partners, running in a wide variety of sectors such as: business, education, environmental sciences, finance, health, human rights, journalism, PR, government-supported bodies, NGOs, and arts and culture. AVC also provides support services to provide a seamless integration, including airport pickup, host-family living arrangements, Armenian language classes, and much more. In addition, AVC’s weekly gatherings, forums and weekly excursions all across the country enable volunteers to uniquely discover the sights, sounds, and flavors of Armenia.

In addition to volunteer placements, AVC provides all logistical support from airport pick-up, to host-family living arrangements, Armenian language classes, and much more, helping volunteers to seamlessly integrate into life in Armenia.

Highlights

  • AI-driven prosthetics via a collaborative R&D platform.
  • Modern technologies for diagnosis and treatment of diseases
  • National Institute of Health
  • Humanitarian Aid Relief
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Supporting Children with Disabilities
  • Early detection of Cancer

Opportunities

OQNI NGO

Oqni NGO is an Armenian non-profit NGO founded by an interdisciplinary team of both local Armenians and Diaspora from across the US, Canada, France, UK, and Germany. Their aim is to create a full cycle of next-generation prosthetics with integrated rehabilitation support, produced and fitted in Armenia – as to restore the capabilities of war victims and general amputees exempt of all cost. They are determined to make Armenia a hub of innovation and advance cutting-edge 3D-printed, AI-driven prosthetics via a collaborative R&D platform.

WIGMORE CLINIC

Wigmore Clinic is a part of Wigmore Medical of the UK․ It makes advanced orthopedic and spinal injury treatments possible for disadvantaged individuals and families in Armenia. Wigmore Clinic provides inpatient and outpatient services to children and adults. The center is equipped with modern technologies for diagnosis and treatment of spine diseases, sports injuries, musculoskeletal trauma and degenerative diseases. Wigmore Clinic’s gait analysis laboratory with floor mounted platforms, digital video recording, 3D kinetics and electromyography analysis is the only one of its kind in the region.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH (NIH)

The NIH operates under the supervision of Ministry of Health of Armenia. Its mission is to carry out activities aimed at development of healthcare in Armenia. The key activities of the institute include: 1-Development and implementation of continuing professional education programs. 2-Development of clinical guidelines and manuals. 3-Design and implementation of healthcare related the surveys. 4-Preparation of annual reports on healtcare of Armenia. 5-Delevopment of healthcare policy documents. 6-Acreditation of trainings and seminars for medical personnel. 7-Implementation of trainings on healthcare. 8-Acting as a focal point in tobacco control. 8-Implementation of health related projects in cooperation with international organizations, such as WHO, USAID, etc.

HUMANITARIAN AID RELIEF TRUST / THE LADY COX REHABILITATION CENTRE

The Lady Cox Rehabilitation Centre in Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh, continues to be internationally known as a centre of excellence in rehabilitation and providing care for those with physical or mental disabilities. It looks after babies, children and adults who have been disabled from birth as well as patients suffering from war injuries, accidents and illnesses such as strokes, spinal cord injuries, head injuries, child cerebral palsy, ect. The centre boasts a wide range of therapies available, including sports,music, arts and hydrotherapy. In 2007 a Day Care Centre for very young children was established. Through the Day Care Centre children who have disabilities and special needs can be cared for alongside other children.

ALZHEIMER’S CARE ARMENIA (ACA)

ACA‘s mission is to inspire hope, transform lives and enhance the quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families in Armenia. They achieve this by: increasing visibility and awareness of Alzheimer’s disease; developing sustainable programs and services; and providing training and education to healthcare professionals and family caregivers.

SOURCE FOUNDATION SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES

The mission of SOURCE Foundation is to improve the quality of life of children with disabilities and their families, to promote their involvement in social life, and to create a prosperous environment for them. In addition, their vision is to promote children’s inclusion in society and the workplace, create needed services, and  ensure an improved quality of life in line with international standards. The organization seeks to raise awareness of and extend support to as many children and families as possible. In 2017, the Source Foundation established a day-care center for children with disabilities in Yerevan committed to development and rehabilitation through therapeutic art, speech, and physical activities.

ARMENIAN AMERICAN WELLNESS CENTER

Founded in 1997, the Center is committed to save, prolong and improve the lives of women through early and accurate detection of their breast and cervical cancer and to provide primary health care services to ensure the good health and well-being of families in Armenia.

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Armenia Medical/Health