Afghanistan Dental Relief Dental Project- Volunteer Information

Volunteers needed for Kabul, Afghanistan

How long do you need the Volunteers for?-Volunteers can come for a week or longer, anytime throughout the year.

Weather Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter-The weather and altitude is similar to Denver but drier. Winter freezes and snows, and the fall is crisp.

Clothing/ other articles to take along-Dress in layers, and bring a warm coat or jacket. Bring plenty of changes of socks and underwear; laundry will hopefully be an option.

Work arrangements-We need people of all skills, because we have a lot of different things to do, to get the containers unloaded, the utilities hooked up, the clinic and school set up, and the house organized and functioning.

Living arrangements-We have a large two-story house for guests, with heat, shared rooms, two meals a day, and two bathrooms with hot running water, as well as a kitchen with stove and refrigerator. Guests who are volunteering each day will be welcome to stay, and will be expected to pay $15 a day for expenses associated with their support. We will have beds after October, and cots before that.

Security-Security will be provided on the site 24 hours a day. A vehicle hopefully will be available for airport runs and errands. The site is secure, with lockable gates. Because the clinic is at the guest-house location, there is no need to leave the security of the site. While there is relatively no danger in this area, volunteers must sign the Volunteer Release and Disclaimer attached, in order to be accepted into the program.

Food-Two meals a day will be put out for volunteers by Afghan cooks. Dishes will be simple, with rice, beans, garbanzos and lentils being commonly prepared in appealing dishes. Some meat will be available. Vegetables will be well-cooked. People will be discouraged from eating salads or drinking non-bottled water. Cereals and convenience foods can be purchased in local markets, but are somewhat expensive. We discourage eating at local restaurants, where we have no knowledge of sanitary conditions.

Duties-We have many jobs to do, before the clinic will open. Three containers must be unloaded and sorted, then put on shelves that will be set up as the unloading progresses. Construction projects must be completed, classrooms organized, the clinic cleaned and set up, instrument trays organized, laboratory equipment installed, and the household set up with accommodations for guests. Tasks will be assigned according to the abilities and desires of the volunteer. All are welcome to help, regardless of skills.

Airfare Price-Airfair from LAX to Kabul by way of Atlanta, Dubai, and Kabul is $1500. Other rate quotes can be obtained from hashmat@pamirtravels.com.

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Please access our website, www.adrpinc.org.

Thank you for your interest.
James G. Rolfe, DDS; Founder
Afghanistan Dental Relief Project, Inc.