VOSH-MI looking for ODs to join clinic team to Kenya

May 31, 2018 | Messages, Recent VOSH News

VOSH-MI is planning a return trip to Nakuru, Kenya on January 11-25, 2019. We are looking for two Optometrists to join our team. Please contact Nelson Edwards, OD ngedwards.o.d@gmail.com for more information. This is a VOSH Michigan chapter mission. We are hosted in country by Rotary clubs in Nairobi and Nakuru. Lodging will be in hotels and after mission, we have r&r planned in the Maasai Mara national park with safaris. Costs include airfare from Detroit about $900, and in country cost of...

VOSH BC/TWECS looking for volunteers for Nicaragua mission

May 25, 2018 | Messages

VOSH BC/ TWECS CANADA has a project to Jiquilillo and Chinandega Nicaragua from November 11-18th 2018. Host: Gerry Caceres, Caridad Caceres and Chinandega Firefighters.   Place: Montys Beach Lodge http://montysbeachlodge.com/ All meals and snacks included.  Activities available are Surfing, Bicycle, Horse back riding, Volcano Sand Boarding, Paddle boarding, Mangrove Estuary exploration and Volcano Hike. If interested please email Dr. Marina Roma-March...

Need ODs at RAM Event!

May 7, 2018 | Messages

HELP!  We are having a Remote Access Medical (RAM) event  in Durant, OK at the college campus, on June 2 & 3rd.  We need volunteer optometrist for this 2 day event.  Please contact me if you can help.  Deborah Hadley at deborah@rhnok.org. Please visit www.rhnok.org or...

TREK NEPAL’S SHANGRI-LA AND GIVE BACK IN OCTOBER 2018

May 1, 2018 | Messages, Recent VOSH News, Volunteer

TSUM VALLEY MEDICAL MISSION is recruiting optometrists for its October 2018 health camps in this remote Himalayan valley described by veteran hikers as the “Shangri-La of Nepal.” Family practice clinicians round out the medical team, including mission leader, Rachel Frazin, nurse practitioner. The Tsumbas, as they call themselves, are gracious and grateful, a reflection of their Tibetan Buddhist culture and remote locale. The trek is 25 days with ten days of care provision along the way. Our trek company manages all the details from airport pickup to departure for the flight home. Porters carry our belongings. For mission details including contact information, visit the web site: tsumvalleymedicalmission.com – select the “Volunteer” tab at the top of the home page for...

We need more ODs to help us in conducting an eye camp in October in the Tibeto-Burmese indigenous people residing in the hilly regions of Nepal

Apr 22, 2018 | Messages

Hello all, We need more ODs to help us in conducting an eye camp in October in the Tibeto-Burmese indigenous people residing in the hilly regions of Nepal. Detailed Itinerary: Time: Currently, our plan is to do this trip on the 3rd week of September, 20th to be exact. This will be the best time based on the weather conditions and thus the road travel. However, if the availability VOSH members travelling feel more comfortable at any other time, we can definitely look/discuss on that as well. In addition, if any of the VOSH team members feel like staying for a couple of more days, you will be more than welcome to go for trekking or hiking in the Himalayas. We have a travel agent booked for the whole trip and they can provide you with an affordable rate for hiking and trekking expeditions. Plans: Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu. At Kathmandu International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by BVFN team. The travel agency will arrange the transportation to your hotel. There will be a full tour and program briefing in the evening while enjoying a traditional Newari dinner. Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Tour The travel agent has arranged a full day Kathmandu valley tour. • Drive to Bouddhanath Stupa  and sightseeing for about 45 minutes in Bouddhanath • Drive to Pashupatinath temple and sightseeing for about 45 minutes • Drive to Patan Durbar Square, visit the old royal palace, golden temple, and Mahabouddha temple and sightseeing in Durbar Square area for about 45 minutes • At 6:30 in the evening Nepali Traditional dinner with Cultural Program...