Mission to South Africa
A nursing enrichment experience.
Volunteer in various settings:
- Local Clinics (Screenings, ER, Post/Ante Natal, HIV Testing Clinic, Mental Health)
- Mobile Medical Units (Daily Travel to remote areas to provide care)
- Rural Settlements/Villages
- Orphanages
- Pop Up Clinics
- Schools
Projects Include but not limited to:
- Health fairs, screenings and assessments
- Primary Health Care at a comprehensive healthcare facility
- Patient Education and Interaction
- Restoration and Revitalization Projects
- Mentorship with the youth, enrichment programs that focus in the arts, life skills, character building with confidence, self love, & leadership
"I liked the fact the we got to work in different places" Sarabeth, RN
Our program enlightens, encourages and promotes humanitarian services for the working class nurse. You will gain invaluable lessons through patient interaction, staff engagement, and exposure to new healthcare systems. We strive to give the nurse an ultimate experience that will encourage them to make humanitarian work part of their careers.
Directors govern each mission trip along with team leaders. With each project we create effectiveness with no wasted downtime followed by rest & rejuvenation after our service time.
We take the claim of Mission Trips at its finest !
Mission Trip Application Fee
One time
Non refundable
Non transferable
How we stand out
Qualifications
Travel Consultant
Travel Consultant
All volunteers are licensed nurses (RN and LPN) in good standing with The State Board of Nursing. We encourage nursing students to apply during our annual sponsorship opportunities.
- Mission Teams consist of 8-10 nurses. Each team has a NWP Team Leader. This allows for safety and proper execution of our mission.
- There is a selection process for each trip.
- Annual Sponsorship for a deserving nursing student. See our Foundation Program for more info.
Travel Consultant
Travel Consultant
Travel Consultant
A travel consultant will be assigned to you. We travel and move together as a unit. We will be greeted by a NWP team member at the O.R. International Airport for transfer to our housing quarters. We offer assistance & guidance through the process below:
- Proper travel documentation
- Vaccinations required for the geographical area
- Time Frames and deadlines
- Pre-Departure Meetings
- What to pack
- Airline Flight Guidance
- Payment Options
- Fundraising Guidance
Service Time
Travel Consultant
Service Time
Our partners are the foundation of our cause. With continual services to the same establishments each year, we are able to watch our program flourish. We practice in various settings, offering nurses a vast clinical experience including orphans & vulnerable children. We are able to gain new perspectives of challenges that comprehensive healthcare centers face.
- Clinic
- Mobile Units
- Orphanage
- Rural Settlements
- Villages
- Pop Up Clinics
Lodging
Excursions
Service Time
Safe and comfortable accommodations are important to us.
Accommodations are in a gated community with 24 Hour security. Team members share space in a 2 bedroom apartment. Special accommodations may be requested at cost.
Amenities include:
- Full range kitchen
- In room laundry facilities
- Air condition
- Wifi
- Patio
- Iron
- Wading pool
*Nearby gym (at your own expense)
The above is for the South Africa mission. For country specific details, select appropriate country of interest button above.
Excursions
Excursions
Excursions
After your time of service, you will be able to enjoy and explore South Africa for cultural and historical experience! Three excursions are included in your cost. Below are the various sites we visit. Team members may have free time to visit additional sites not seen with group at cost.
- Safari
- Caves (Guided Tour)
- City Tour
- SOWETO
- Cultural Village
- Orlando Towers/Bungee Jumping
- Lion Park
Excursions are subject to change, based on availability and weather. The above activities are for the South Africa mission. For country specific details, select appropriate country of interest button above
FAQs
Excursions
Excursions
Frequently asked questions:
Q: Do we work in COVID units?
A: No. We are a community outreach. We do not work in acute care settings nor COVID units.
Q: How long are the trips?
A: South Africa 10 days,
Guatemala 7 days, DRC 7 days
*Be mindful to consider travel times
Q: Do you accept LPN/LVN's?
A: Yes
Q: What type of experience required?
A: Minimum 1 year nursing experience
Q: Are payment plans available?
A: Yes! There are multiple ways of financing