Your generous donation helps to save and change lives every day.
Your charitable investment will go toward ongoing global relief to care for the underserved and vulnerable people of this community. As a member of this medical mission team, you will elevate the long-term impact of sustainable, capacity-building efforts that improve the health, wellness, and quality of life of those most in need.
Overview
The Need
International Medical Relief has expanded our field operations to Ukraine relief efforts to accommodation centers in Belgium. We always work toward sustainable long-term impact strategies that will transform tomorrow for so many. From securing much-needed medical supplies and equipment to standing shoulder to shoulder with our colleagues to provide medical and mental health support and be part of the solution, join us for an impactful trip as we work alongside our NGO partners to bring relief to the refugees. Education is always at the forefront of our work with resources being dedicated to infectious disease prevention, health and hygiene.This Mission
International Medical Relief has expanded our field operations into Belgium where we provide medical care and education in the Welcome Centers where Ukrainian guests live and transition into Europe. We always work toward sustainable long-term impact strategies that will transform tomorrow for so many. From securing much-needed medical supplies and equipment to standing shoulder to shoulder with our colleagues to provide medical and mental health support, we work to be part of the solution.
Lodging/Transportation
On this Classic mission, you will be provided with safe, clean, comfortable 2-star accommodations. Meals will be on your own.
Highlights
The war in Ukraine is creating an increasingly desperate humanitarian crisis. International Medical Relief teams aiding Ukraine refugees in the surrounding region are responding to the conflict by expanding access to medical, dental, mental health services and sustainable health education for those living in affected communities. Our highlight is helping the refugees and providing the lifesaving care they deserve.
Extend Your Stay
Our travel partner, Worldwide Navigators, has some amazing extensions across Europe prepared for our volunteers! Below are links to some of our favorites from past team members. These are all customizable to match your favorite European destinations!
Itinerary at a Glance
Arrivals and Orientation
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Free Day
Departures
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Full Itinerary
This Itinerary is a guide and subject to change – thank you, as always, for your flexibility
REQUIRED COVID TEST & HEALTH DECLARATION FOR ALL IMR PARTICIPANTS:
All IMR team members are required to arrive with a negative covid test taken within 24 hours of departure due to the nature of our clinic visit. This must be provided to the team leader at orientation along with the IMR Health Declaration Form. If you are unable to obtain a covid test prior to travel, your team leader will have it available at orientation at $25.
Pre-Trip Notes:
- Double-check with your airline to make sure all your flights are on time and your connections are correct.
- Remember to pack the IMR supplies that you were sent into your own personal luggage. SAVE THE BOX! You will need that to return your bag back to IMR after your trip is complete.
- Please check the weather before you go and adjust your attire accordingly.
PLEASE REFER TO YOUR AIRLINE FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE REQUIREMENTS.
Arrivals and Orientation
You’ll fly into Brussels-National Airport (BRU). Plan to arrive by 2pm. Brussels is one of the hidden jewels of Europe, and you’ll experience its wonders shortly after arriving at its airport. The airport is located northeast of the city, so you’ll have the opportunity catch some of the surrounding scenery on the way to your hotel. You may choose to arrange transportation from the airport to your accommodation through IMR’s travel partner, Worldwide Navigators, which you may purchase from within your portal under Trip Add-Ons.
5:00pm is team orientation to prepare for the upcoming week of clinic. Your team leader will share with you about the clinic, address IMR’s clinic protocols, Covid-19 protocols, and discuss the communities you will be serving. Your Health Declaration and negative Covid test results will be collected.
You and your team will also sort all the supplies for your upcoming mission. Please bring your donations as well. Everything will be sorted, organized, and repacked for the clinic the next day.
Dinner is on your own. Afterwards, you’ll be free to explore the city or get some rest for your first day in clinic.
Clinic
At 8:00am, you’ll depart to the service site for your first day of clinic. Be sure to pack your daypack with all your snacks, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, camera, phone, water bottle and diagnostic equipment.
The first day of clinic is great. You will surely have an impact on our visiting Ukrainian friends. Make sure you understand your role and assignment and if you need to, ask for clarification. Look to your IMR alumni in the orange caps for guidance, and please stay in your assigned clinic role throughout the day. Don’t forget your safety protocols! Most importantly, enjoy the special moments. The patients are so humbled to have you there to help them. They are grateful. Take in all these memories, as time will go quickly.
In the evening, you will have a thorough debrief with your team, repack bags for tomorrow, turn in your scrubs, and complete the day’s statistics.
Afterwards, you are free to explore Brussels with its great venues for dining and entertainment.
Clinic
At 8:00am, the transport departs to the service site for another great day of clinic!
IMR teams have a unique opportunity to monitor some chronic conditions in our clinics, as we have residents who live in the some of the Welcome Center shelters where we serve. Brush up on your diagnostic skills, as they will surely be put to great use!
Our patients are primarily the elderly, children, and women. There are numerous opportunities for educating this population on best health care practices. IMR partners with multiple facilities so you will likely be serving in different locations. Remember to listen to the stories of the patients. These stories will go down in the history books as a testament to this trying time.
In the evening, you will have a thorough debrief with your team, repack bags for tomorrow, turn in your scrubs, and complete the day’s statistics.
Clinic
By this day of clinic, you are on a roll and have full knowledge all the ins and outs of clinic operations, hands-on! We appreciate you and all your service. Remember to take time to learn a story about one of your patients. We want you to walk away with a memory that stays in your heart. Let your team leader know if there is a special place you would like to work in clinic. As always, ask lots of questions to be sure you are prepared for your role.
In the evening, you will have a thorough debrief with your team, repack bags for tomorrow, turn in your scrubs, and complete the day’s statistics.
Clinic
As your week winds down, remember the community healthcare education in a public health setting that you and your team provide continues IMR’s long-term, sustainable education efforts. Education is as important as medical and dental care for our patients. When people become empowered to take health and wellness issues into their own hands, they become self-sufficient.
Free Day
Today you will have time to explore Brussels. Be sure to spend time in the Grand Place, originally a 12th-century market square that today is home to the Brussels Town Hall and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The architecture is simply amazing! There are galleries and museums everywhere just waiting for you to explore.
Don’t miss the Atomium, the visible landmark with its silver balls created for the 1958 World’s Fair. The structure is made to represent an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times! Inside are exhibitions celebrating scientific discoveries and breakthroughs, and the view of Brussels from the top ball is spectacular.
If trying the local culinary delights is your game, you can’t go wrong with Belgian waffles and Belgian chocolate. Other local favorites include spiced speculoos cookies, Flemish stew, and Stoemp, a Dutch version of loaded mashed potatoes. You won’t go hungry in Brussels!
Departures
One last morning in Brussels!
If you have extra time before your flight and haven’t explored the shops of the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, seen the Mannekin Pis atop his fountain near the town hall, or browsed the brightly colored flower markets, now’s your chance!
Thank you for your service to the people of Ukraine this week!
Your Journey
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Extensions
Our travel partner, Worldwide Navigators, has some amazing extensions across Europe prepared for our volunteers! Below are links to some of our favorites from past team members. These are all customizable to match your favorite European destinations!
Minimum Donation
Your generous donation of $2600 will go toward the ongoing global relief to care for the underserved and vulnerable people of this community. As a member of this medical mission team, you will elevate the long-term impact of sustainable, capacity-building efforts that improve the health, wellness, and quality of life of those most in need. A small portion of your donation includes:
- Clinic supplies and medications for patients
- Clinic participation
- Transportation, accommodations, and meals as outlined in the itinerary
Donation Payment Deadlines
$2400 due by March 11, 2024
$2600 due by May 12, 2024
Early Bird Savings Opportunity
To be eligible, the participant must upload ALL your required documents and forms, sign their liability form and make your 50% donation including your $35 application fee by March 11, 2024. This savings opportunity does not apply to disaster relief missions.
Featured Enhancements
**To purchase any of the above Featured Enhancements for your mission, please contact our office at office@imrus.org or call at (970) 635-0110.
Your Donation to IMR for Your Mission Cost Includes:
All group costs from the time you arrive at the team meeting point in country until you separate from the team or when the team arrives at the departure airport, including:
- Transportation
- Lodging
- Costs associated with the clinic
- Food
- Tips for services provided to the IMR team
- All logistics, including translation services and security as needed
Additional Costs That You Are Responsible For:
All group costs from the time you arrive at the team meeting point in country until you separate from the team or when the team arrives at the departure airport, including:
- International and Domestic flights to the country.
- Passport fees, visa fees, and transit fees, including baggage or overnight accommodations/meals while in transit
- Required or recommended insurance
- Vaccinations and medications common for travel
- Spending money for souvenirs and personal purchases
- Required or desired mission supplies, personal equipment, or small gifts for the special people you meet
- Any lodging, meals, and transportation outside of the scheduled team mission, payable at the time of service to the local vendor
- COVID-related fees such as testing, vaccinations, and quarantines as required by in-country arrival/departure or USA arrival/departure
- Each team member is responsible for carrying medical supplies for the deployment. All fees associated with transport are the responsibility of the volunteer.
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