International Volunteering
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Hi all,
Unite For Sight has many new volunteer opportunities in Africa,
Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe for the Fall, Winter,
and Spring. Some opportunities are still available for the Sum-
mer, too. Opportunities are available in rural villages, urban
locations, and refugee camps (including in the tsunami region).
You can read about all of the opportunities at
http://www.uniteforsight.org/intl_volunteer/
Unite For Sight volunteers implement outreach programs to pre-
scribe eyeglasses, implement eye health education, and screen
for cataracts, pterygium, and other eye diseases. All patients
with eye disease are referred to the closest quality eye clinic
for diagnosis, treatment, and surgery. This new form of delivery
enables sustainable programs while simultaneously reducing all
of the barriers to health care, including financial, transporta-
tion, and education hindrances. Unite For Sight's model also re-
duces costs and expands the ability of all people to "Unite For
Sight" and help in the fight against blindness.
The Unite For Sight programs are open to individuals 18 years
and older, and there is no upper age limit. Undergraduate and
medical students, public health professionals, nurses, educa-
tors, optometrists, and ophthalmologists are especially encour-
aged to apply.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Staple
Founder, President & CEO
Unite For Sight
mailto:Jennifer.Staple@aya.yale.edu
http://www.uniteforsight.org