JOIN OUR TEAM

Thank you for your interest in serving with VOOM Foundation. Our medical missions are driven entirely by volunteers who are passionate about saving lives and creating long-term, sustainable healthcare solutions in Nigeria.
The VOOM Foundation does not compensate medical personnel for participating in missions. Instead, we invite dedicated professionals who are eager to train, educate, and collaborate with local medical teams in a spirit of service and capacity-building.

General Requirements for Medical Volunteers

• Professional Experience
  • Physicians: Minimum of 2 years of relevant practice
  • Nurses: Minimum of 3 years, with ICU experience strongly preferred
  • Previous experience in teaching or training is highly valued
• Travel Documentation
  • A valid passport with at least 6 months before expiration from your departure date
  • Submission of your passport to VOOM Foundation no later than 45 days prior to departure for VISA processing
• Vaccinations & Medications
  • Required:
    • COVID-19 vaccination
  • Strongly Recommended:
    • Yellow Fever vaccine
    • Malaria prophylaxis for the duration of your stay
• Other Expectations
  • Ability to adapt to diverse environments and unexpected situations
  • Commitment to VOOM Foundation’s mission, values, and code of conduct

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Non-Medical Volunteers
Non-medical volunteers play a crucial support role and must obtain prior approval before joining a mission.

• A minimum fundraising requirement of $3,500 must be met before participation is confirmed.
• Priority will always be given to medical volunteers and mission-critical roles.

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Volunteer Cost Responsibilities
​All volunteers are responsible for covering the following costs:

• Round-trip international airfare
• Entry VISA into Nigeria

You are welcome to fundraise to cover these costs. VOOM Foundation can assist with guidance on how to raise funds for your trip. Please note:

• Costs for passports, optional flight upgrades, vaccinations, and personal expenses (spending money, tips, leisure activities, extra luggage, etc.) are the responsibility of the volunteer.
• If you are receiving complimentary Emirates flights (available only to pediatric teams), a $200 domestic flight fee still applies.

If financial assistance is needed, please contact Sarah at [email protected] as early as possible.

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Health Recommendations
We recommend a visit to a travel physician for a full health review.
Vaccinations:

• Required: COVID-19
• Recommended:
  • Yellow Fever
  • Malaria (taken while in Nigeria)

Helpful resources:

• Passport Health: Yellow Fever Info
• CDC Travelers’ Health
• MD Travel Health

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Safety and Security
Your safety is a top priority. VOOM Foundation provides:

• 24-hour security throughout your stay
• Enrollment in the U.S. State Department's Smart Traveler Program, which notifies the local U.S. embassy of your presence
  • Enroll here
• Additional travel safety information can be found at travel.state.gov

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Tax Deductibility of Your Mission
VOOM Foundation is a registered nonprofit 501C(3), and your mission expenses are be tax deductible under IRS guidelines.

• Eligible deductions may include airfare, lodging, and meals.
• Personal leisure expenses and optional add-ons are not tax deductible.
• VOOM will provide a receipt for all qualifying expenses.

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Travel Insurance (Optional)
​VOOM recommends purchasing travel insurance for peace of mind:
www.volunteercard.com

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Ready to Make a Difference?
​Join us in changing lives through open-heart surgery, medical training, and sustainable care.
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Sign Up for a Mission

For more information about please visit VOOM Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YOUTUBE or our website: www.voomfoundation.org

​For more information concerning any of the above information you can contact 
Shawn Andaya-Pulliam at [email protected] or 979-229-3532

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