What if I get sick while Im on my volunteer placement?
Your health and well-being are important to VSO. VSO has comprehensive medical insurance and procedures put in place for all its volunteers. During your placement, you will normally consult local doctors about health problems. Each VSO programme office has an appointed medical adviser, usually a local doctor or nurse, whom you can consult (contact details will be provided during your in-country training). You will also receive the programme offices emergency contacts and medical emergency procedures, together with a list of recommended doctors, clinics, dentists and pharmacies in your region. If a decision is made to evacuate you for medical reasons, VSO can call on the best available emergency services to evacuate you to a hospital with better facilities. This may not be to your recruitment country. All volunteers are covered for medical repatriation except for medical emergencies resulting from hazardous sports. Please note: VSOs medical insurance policy requires you to have medical
