At FIMRC, our operations are kept going by our incredible team and amazing volunteers that contribute to our project sites worldwide. While our project sites are usually funded by volunteers traveling to project sites in-person, FIMRC has adjusted to offering virtual volunteer programs,...
Grace Sternklar spent eight months as a global health intern at FIMRC Project Bududa, Uganda. Even though we don’t currently have volunteers at our sites because of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical professionals, students, and recent graduates can still make an impact through our Virtual...
For the past few months, our Virtual Volunteer Programs have been creating opportunities to make a lasting impact on FIMRC’s sites and the communities we serve while volunteering from home. Since our virtual programs first started, we’ve had volunteers from all backgrounds join us,...
At FIMRC, we are known by partners, students, and all our volunteers for our ethical, grassroots programs that ensure all our volunteers have a meaningful and impactful experience on-site. We offer opportunities to learn how to diagnose, treat, and prevent some of the greatest global issues of...
FIMRC has many programs for nurses and other healthcare professionals who want to expand their global health knowledge. Our Virtual Volunteer Programs offer flexible and comprehensive experiences that will make you feel like you are on-site! Your experience can be just like Kaylie...
Interested in global health volunteer opportunities or a career in global health? We recently spoke with our very own CEO, Meredith Welsh, about her career path, FIMRC’s amazing evolution since we first started in 2002, and how our organization is innovating by creating virtual volunteer...
Jessica Southern recently transitioned to a new role as Key Relations Manager at FIMRC HQ after spending more than seven years as Field Operations Manager at Project Limón, Nicaragua. Jessica is sharing her insights on the value of partnerships since she took on this new role.
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When considering traveling for an international volunteer trip, we believe there's a right way to do it! There are many options for individuals eager to make a difference abroad. We have compiled a list of eight ethical practices to consider before serving overseas to keep your efforts...