Get Involved!
Optométristes Sans Frontières is presently recruiting optometrists, opticians, technicians and assistants for its next four humanitarian missions:
– Chuy, Rocha (Uruguay) – November 16 to December 2, 2012
– Moshi, Kilimandjaro (Tanzania) –February 1 to 23, 2013
-Arequipa (Peru) – February 15 to March 2, 2013
– Kisubi (Uganda) – Marach 15 to 31, 2013
For each country, the field partner wishes to receive a group of four to eight persons, composed of two or three optometrists, two opticians, and one or two assistants/technicians.
The missions take place in a rural environment, providing eyecare to impoverished people while giving the participants the opportunity to experience international solidarity. This kind of team can provide eyecare to about 500 to 1,000 people per mission.
As a professional, you can contribute to the evolution of visual health beyond our borders. For information and details, please contact Terre Sans Frontières Project Officer Petain Saavedraat 450 659-7717 (345) or by email at p.saavedra@terresansfrontieres.ca. Website : www.terresansfrontieres.ca
