STAFF ROLES
Doctors of the World UK (DOTW) is part of the global Médecins du Monde (MdM) network, which delivers over 400 projects in more than 70 countries, from Gaza and Ukraine, to Myanmar, Greece, DRC, Italy, and Nepal. We deliver both emergency and planned medical care, staying to support people for the long term. We advocate directly for the rights of everyone to access healthcare, no matter who they are or where they are from.
In the UK, we deliver our own domestic programme supporting people excluded from healthcare, including people seeking asylum and those experiencing homelessness, and call for an end to health inequalities to ensure access to healthcare for all.
Our vision is of a world in which people affected by war, natural disasters, disease, hunger, poverty, or exclusion get the healthcare they need.
UK VOLUNTEER ROLES
In the UK, Doctors of the World provides acute medical care and advocacy from our national advice line and casework, mobile clinic and outreach services.
Our work would simply not be possible without our amazing volunteers who provide a highly empathetic and practical service to our patients, supported by Doctors of the World staff.
Our committed, enthusiastic and impactful team is always looking to for new volunteers to join us. Our volunteers come from all walks of life. If you are welcoming, passionate about upholding rights to healthcare, enjoy challenges and working in a team, then consider joining us! We encourage people from all over the UK to apply.
You are welcome to volunteer remotely or mix remote and f2f, to suit your needs. We ask for a minimum time commitment, and that all volunteers are based in the UK.
We provide full training and support and can reimburse your travel and lunch expenses if you travel within London to volunteer with us face to face.
Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply.
Applicants will be shortlisted and notified weekly. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Applications that do not include both CV and Application form will not be considered. All applicants must be based in the UK.
As per national guidelines, everyone who has direct contact with people in healthcare settings should be up-to-date with routine immunisations – we will require proof of this for all face to face positions. If you are unsure of your vaccination status or have not been fully vaccinated, then you can speak to your GP. Vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) are part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule and both MMR vaccines and vaccinations against diphtheria, tetanus and polio can be obtained for free from your NHS GP surgery. You will be able to volunteer after one month of receiving the vaccine.
Please click on each of the positions below to find out more. For additional info, see our FAQs section.
Student Placement (Hybrid) – non-clinical role
In this role, you will support people to access healthcare and overcome barriers, providing much-needed practical support. Your time will be split between our Outreach Services in East London, and on our remote Advice Line and Casework.
To apply, please submit your CV, completed Application form and additional information form through the Apply button.
Additional information form will be available to download by clicking on the Apply button.
OVERSEAS
Doctors of the World UK is the UK chapter of the 17-strong international Médecins du Monde network. Between us, we are serving more than 7.25 million people, through 400 programs in over 70 countries thanks to 4,600 staff and 6,300 volunteers. See below the vacancies available at our other chapters.
