Ways to volunteer
Medical volunteer
Ophthalmologists, optometrists and nurses join field camps and hospitals.
- Licensed clinician
- 1–2 week placement
- Travel ready
Field volunteer
Help run screenings, logistics and patient flow at mobile camps.
- No medical background needed
- Physically able
- Team player
Remote & skills
Lend your skills from home — translation, design, outreach, data.
- A few hours a month
- A useful skill
- Reliable internet
How to apply
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Apply online
Tell us about your skills, availability and where you’d like to serve.
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Interview & match
We talk through your background and match you to a pathway and program.
03
Train & prepare
Complete role-specific onboarding, safeguarding and travel preparation.
04
Serve & report
Join a camp or remote team, then share what your work achieved.
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A life changed
I can see my children’s faces again.
Amina lost her sight to bilateral cataracts over two years. A single morning at one of our eye camps changed that — and by evening, when the bandages came off, the world came back.
I never thought I would see clearly again. This gift changed my life.
Amina Hassan
Volunteer questions
Do I need a medical background?
Not always. Surgical and clinical pathways need licensed professionals, but coordination, outreach and remote support roles are open to skilled non-medical volunteers.
What time commitment is expected?
It varies by pathway — from a single mobile camp of a week or two to ongoing remote support. You tell us your availability when you apply.
Can I volunteer remotely?
Yes. Many roles — translation, design, fundraising and program support — are done entirely from home.
Who covers travel costs for field work?
Arrangements depend on the program and pathway; we discuss travel, accommodation and insurance during your interview.
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