MEDICAL – We organize volunteer opportunities in Vellore, India for both medical and non-medical professionals. For doctors, as well as other medical professionals such as nurses, physical therapists, and physician’s assistants, we arrange opportunities for short- and extended-stay volunteerism, allowing U.S. medical professionals to observe, teach, provide patient care or demonstrate techniques used within their specific area of medicine.

NON-MEDICAL – Throughout the year, at least half of our volunteers who travel to Vellore, India have no medical background, and provide other services that are critical to the successful operations of CMC’s field clinic activities. Whether you are looking to schedule a volunteer opportunity during your vacation time, or you simply want to find a way to make a meaningful difference for those less fortunate than yourself, an international trip to Vellore, India may be ideal for you.

As a non-medical volunteer, you will work side-by-side with CMC’s medical and/or community service team each day to build or strengthen important relationships with members of the community. All our volunteers contribute to providing comprehensive community health education to CMC’s patients and village members to empower them to take and manage their own health care. This is a critical component for all short-term medical mission trips, as it allows us to leave a lasting footprint on the community. As a frontline volunteer, you will be a part of this important team.