Volunteers
Do you share our passion for helping others in the world?
Join us today!
GFR volunteers come from all walks of life. They may be doctors, nurses, construction workers, business owners, teachers or students. What they all have in common is they share our passion and desire to help others.
These amazing people help GFR drive our mission to improve humanity worldwide through focusing on healthcare access and delivery, health education and sustainable community infrastructure projects that focus on long-term change.
We can’t wait for you to become part of our global family!
What do our volunteers have to say? We received this note right after our Brazilian Amazon trip in 2025 from Denise B :
“I am still on cloud 9 from the trip!!!!! By far my favorite location, people, food and the overall experience!!!!!
Amor was so accommodating! Several of the translators and Renata went with us on excursions after clinic was over!!!!!
Such an awesome crew.
I definitely want to go again next March. Can you go ahead and add my name to the list or do you need me to wait for the post to come out? If you need me to wait for the post to come out, will you please give me a heads up so that I can sign up immediately. Thanks so much, GFR!”
Different Types of Volunteering
Learn more about the different types of volunteers that make our teams successful in the field!
Licensed Medical Professionals
Licensed Dental Professionals
Certfied Midwives
Optometrists (Prescription and Reading Glasses)
Psychologists/Social Workers
Medical, Dental, Midwifery and Public Health, Students
Emergency Medical Professionals
Non-Medical Staff (including college students)
Public Health Educators
Construction Workers
Water Engineers
Administrative Staff (EVERYONE AT GFR IS A VOLUNTEER – HELP US OUT!)
Volunteer Costs
GFR strives to relieve the financial burden of volunteering on our volunteers. While each trip cost will vary by country, GFR continually works with individual and corporate donors to raise money that pays for all of the medical supplies, medications and construction supplies needed when on the ground.
The trip cost that GFR collects from our volunteers covers their room, board, on-ground transportation and translators that assist our volunteers during clinics.
Volunteers are responsible for paying for their own:
Travel flights in and out of country
Visa costs required by country
Medical Evacuation Insurance, required for all team members
Trip Insurance (optional)
Individual supplies donated by the volunteer
Vaccinations and antimalarial medications
Medical Liability Insurance, required for Providers
How to Volunteer
To see upcoming volunteer opportunities, please visit our Upcoming Trips page.
