Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore welcomes health professionals from around the world who would like to volunteer their skills and experience.
If you are interested in volunteering, here’s how to get started.
How to Apply
- Contact the Development Office
Email: dev.office@cmcvellore.ac.in
Please include:- The dates you would like to come
- Your experience (attach a CV)
- Your areas of interest and what you would like to do while at CMC
- The Development Office will connect you with the Head of a Department that may be able to host you.
- Request approval
Once you have a departmental link, contact the Director’s Office for formal approval: dir.evo@cmcvellore.ac.in You can also enquire about accommodation, which is dependent on availability.
Costs
- Volunteers are expected to cover their own travel expenses and accommodation costs.
- 👉 Download CMC’s Volunteer & Visitor Guide for practical details.
Scope of Work
Please note:
- Medical professionals face restrictions on direct patient care unless registered with the appropriate professional body in India (usually not practical for short-term volunteers).
- Typically, volunteers may:
- Assist the Indian healthcare team
- Teach, train, or advise staff and students
- Volunteers will always work under the supervision of a registered Indian healthcare professional.
- The scope of your role depends on your department and level of seniority.
Connect with Friends of Vellore UK
If you arrange a volunteer placement at CMC, please also let the Friends of Vellore UK office know. We’d love to hear about it and link you up with other friends of Vellore here in the UK.
Friends of Vellore UK 