FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH ALL THINGS IMM?

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO VOLUNTEER AT IMM?

  • Willingness to serve.

  • Communicative, participative and committed person.

  • Kind conduct and respectful of the people you are working with and the community.

  • Be aware of the culture and customs of India.

  • Ability to work in a team and be a team-player in all scenarios, this mission is not about YOU!

  • Valid passport that doesn’t expire within 6 months of our departure and return date.


WHERE WILL I BE DURING MY VOLUNTEERING AT INDIA?

  • India Medical Mission takes place in Hyderabad, India and neighboring villages.

IS THERE ANYTHING THE TRIP FEE DOESN’T COVER?

  • Visa Fee

  • Shopping

  • Snacks (Our trip cost covers 3 meals a day - breakfast, lunch and dinner)

  • Miscellaneous or non-essential costs such as laundry, hotel amenities (i.e. pool, massage, room service)

  • Travel Insurance

  • Airport Meals

  • Tipping Hotel Staff

DO I NEED ANY VACCINATIONS TO ATTEND IMM?

  • While IMM does not require any vaccinations at this time, IMM highly encourages all team members to review Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and to discuss best practices and options with their doctor.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR IMM?

  • You can apply for IMM by submitting the application and non-refundable application fee. Students may have additional requirements to be considered. After your application is received, we will reach out to set up an interview. During the interview period, you will need to submit a copy of your passport and fundraising materials (a picture and short message to fundraise). If you are chosen to join our team, you will receive paperwork to sign off on and a personalized fundraising link.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE TO DROP OUT OF IMM AFTER I HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED?

  • While we hate to see a team member drop out, we understand life happens! Any financial contributions made towards your trip belong to IMM. There are no refunds or deferments allowed. All funds go towards the trip that year and will be stewarded to the costs/expenses incurred.

WHERE DO MY DONATIONS GO?

  • There are numerous costs IMM fundraises year-round to cover. Our most prominent cost we take on are providing medical supplies at the medical camps. Additionally, IMM raises funds to cover payment for translators, practicing medical professionals based in India, meals for our India team, tents, tables, chairs, registration forms, and bus transportation for villagers. If you feel led to contribute to these expenses, please consider donating HERE.

CAN I STAY IN INDIA AFTER THE MISSION IS COMPLETED ?

  • Yes, however these details will need to be shared and approved by the IMM Executive Team ahead of time. If you are a student and plan to stay in India after the mission, you will need to purchase your return flight on your own - you will not be reimbursed for this cost. If you are a non-student individual (i.e. medical professional or administrator) and plan to stay in India after the mission, you will need to purchase your return flight on your own and may receive a portion of your IMM trip cost reimbursed. Reimbursement will be based on our budget set aside for our return flight. To receive this reimbursement, you must submit a copy of your flight receipt to info@indiamedicalmission.com within 30 calendar days from when the mission ends. Failure to submit the receipt in this time frame will waive your rights to any reimbursement.

DO I NEED TO SPEAK THE LANGUAGE TO PARTICIPATE IN IMM ?

  • No! During medical camp days, each person will be paired with a nursing student based in Hyderabad who will also serve as your translator.