All Inspire Sri Lanka projects are based in the Kosgoda area on the south west coast. This small hospital is located just 5 minutes from town and is set in lush tropical surrounding serving the locals for a 10 mile radius.

Don't forget: Included in the price is:

• All Private transport.
• Quality Accommodation
• Meals / Drinks
• Local Staff mentoring / Support.

The hospital has 30 beds, a maternity unit and separate male and female wards as well as a small unit treating small emergency treatments. Like most areas outside of the cities the small hospitals run on very few staff. This one has just one resident Doctor and the other staff are either being trained on site or work on a voluntary basis. Most medics once qualified stay close to the cities where earning potential is higher thus putting more strain on the rural hospitals. More serious cases get transferred to a bigger hospital about 20 miles away or to one of the 4 teaching hospitals in the capital of Colombo.

Medics of all types and levels who can help out in a facility low on staff and resources. Most of the care is basic nursing and assisting the Doctor with his daily duties. The atmosphere is relaxed yet busy. English spoken by some staff is only very basic and volunteers will be given a full induction and time to settle a program on arrival with the guidance of our local staff who are well connected with the hospital.

Nurses, Doctors or any type of medic who wants to experience daily hands on in a rural Asian hospital will find this  a truly rewarding experience. The hospital desperately needs volunteers every day who would make an enormous difference for the time they stay. Volunteers can also choose the hours of work to suit as all our programs are custom made. That also means our programs can be combined with a beach holiday or alternative projects giving you maximum flexibility. So if you are a medic seeking a busman's holiday and don't want to spend all day on the beach we can help you out!

Volunteers will be hosted in Kosgoda beach area in either a rented house with cook provided or a host family. All  meals and each day and transport is also provided to the project and back. The houses are located within walking distance of stunning beaches and very close to the busy town of Ambalangoda where you will find banks, shops, markets and cafes. Volunteers coming in groups can also be catered for at a high quality beach residence. Inspire also reasonably priced  hotel accommodation at the beach resort close to the projects so volunteers can take a meaningful holiday by volunteering at our placements in the morning and enjoying free time in the afternoons to relax or visit local attractions.

Despite having just 30 beds the lack of trained staff in this hospital make it a great experience for a medic seeking to be able to impact on a local community from the outset. The hospitals hygiene standards are very poor and volunteers can engage in re-education programs with existing staff if they wish as we encourage volunteers to be resourceful, flexible and inventive. Sri Lankan people are truly hospitable and will provide volunteers with an unforgettable time and the opportunity for the personal experience they desire. Our projects are the real deal. Provision of working places not filtered or set up for volunteers truly separates us from the rest.

Kosgoda is a beach resort located 2 hours from the airport and 1 hour further down the coast from the Dutch fort of Galle. Kosgoda has miles of spectacular beaches and tropical lagoons with many hotels where volunteers can visit for a drink or for a small fee be able to use the pool and other facilities. Kosgoda also boasts stunning wildlife from Turtles to eagles, lizards, monkeys and other interesting habitats can be viewed at the local lagoons via boat. Across Sri Lanka our staff can arrange a huge variety of personal trips for volunteers to ancient cities, elephant orphanages and vast Buddhist temples. Other attractions include the spice gardens, tea plantations and Adams peak in lush jungle complete with waterfalls. We can also arrange language and cultural inductions so people can fully embrace the society of Asia on a personal level, a privilege not normally available to tourists.

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