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 medical care and advocacy through our national advice line and casework service, mobile clinic, outreach services and wider communications and campaigning work.
Our work would simply not be possible without our amazing volunteers. Whether supporting patients directly, contributing specialist skills, or helping us raise awareness of the issues facing those excluded from healthcare, our volunteers play a vital role in helping us achieve our mission.
We are always looking for committed, enthusiastic and impactful volunteers to join our team. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and bring a wide range of skills and experiences. If you are passionate about health equity and human rights, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply.
Many of our roles can be undertaken remotely, while others involve a mix of remote and face-to-face volunteering. We ask for a minimum time commitment and require all volunteers to be based in the UK.
We provide training and support to help volunteers succeed in their roles.
Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness or exclusion from health services are particularly encouraged to apply.
For roles involving direct contact with patients or healthcare settings, volunteers must be up to date with routine immunisations in line with national guidance. 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 our remote Advice Line and Casework.
We have had a high level of interest in volunteering with us. As a result, we currently have limited capacity for new placements and will not be able to offer placements until mid-August. You are still welcome to submit an application for that period below.
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.
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.
To apply, please submit your CV, completed application form, and additional information form via the Apply button.
Digital Communications Volunteer
We are looking for a creative and proactive volunteer to join our Communications team. You’ll help create engaging content for social media, edit videos using CapCut, and bring powerful stories to life through digital storytelling.
This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital communications, develop your content creation and video editing skills, and learn how communications can drive social change. You’ll work alongside our small team to help raise awareness of the barriers people face in accessing healthcare and support our wider advocacy work.
You will ideally have some experience creating content for social media and editing videos, alongside a curiosity to learn.
If you believe healthcare is a human right and would like to use your skills to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
Find out more and apply below. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ellie, Communications Manager, at ehumphrys@doctorsoftheworld.org.uk.
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.
