Regardless of the length of the contract, Doctors of the World UK takes responsibility for:
- Transport from home to wherever the mission is based
- Accommodation during the mission
- All staff receive an allowance of approx. £200 per month - depending on local circumstances - as soon as they arrive in the field.
- A monthly allowance of £600 (all posts) or £700 (coordination posts) paid into the volunteer’s home account.
- All volunteers are covered by an insurance that covers medical expenses, life insurance, legal cover and repatriation on medical or security grounds).
- Annual leave entitlement: 24 days per year (more days may be offered for those in emergency contexts).








