VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Abby Nimz
Abby Nimz is IMA’s current volunteer. She is working out of our clinic in Soroti, Uganda, until early December. Recently graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in International Affairs and Molecular Biology, Abby is taking a gap year before starting medical school. During her hiatus from student life, Abby is gaining fundamental life experience by augmenting computer skills for our staff at TSMP. She is teaching them to organize themselves with Excel, create Word documents and use Internet databases to find answers to health questions.
“When I found out about IMA, I was drawn to the organization because of its long-term vision. IMA was different than many other organizations I encountered because it focuses on training the Ugandan staff and creating a sustainable project. I was excited to be able to leave the staff with lasting skills that they can use long after I leave.” TSMP staff are thrilled, as are we at IMA, to have Abby in Soroti for nearly three months.
VOLUNTEER WITH IMA
Are you a midwife, nurse, doctor or dentist?
IMA is looking for experienced medical practitioners who are willing to volunteer at our clinic in Soroti Uganda. The clinic in Soroti is staffed by Ugandan health professionals. Our volunteers provide crucial oversight, as well as professional development and skills upgrading for the Ugandan staff.
Midwives need many years of experience. Homebirth experience is especially valuable. You must hold a verifiable credential, the CPM or CNM. If you are a homebirth midwife licensed
in your jurisdiction who doesn’t hold the CPM, we will likely honor your state license. In
addition to midwives, we send RNs with skills appropriate to the setting, and we welcome medical doctors. If you feel uniquely qualified to work with our program and do not fit these criteria, please feel free to contact the Executive Director (below) to discuss your situation.
IMA is extremely interested in finding a dentist who would like to volunteer in Uganda. Dental care is unavailable to our patients, and much could be done to help in just a few weeks.
IMA prefers a commitment of at least two months (eight weeks) of work at the project location. (We welcome and encourage longer stays.) Depending on the project, we may discuss stays of shorter duration. IMA covers the costs of air travel, ground travel, food and lodging. We also provide evacuation insurance. To apply, email Jennifer Braun at jbmidwife@midwifeassist.org or call 303-588-1663.
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