Assist people in vulnerable situations with their administrative procedures and outside appointments.
Main Responsibilities
• Logistical and emotional support: o Accompany patients—who are often in vulnerable situations—to their outside medical appointments (hospitals, specialists, etc.). o Provide caring and reassuring support during travel and while waiting • Practical assistance: o Help patients understand and follow instructions (locations, schedules) o Facilitate communication with healthcare professionals as needed (informal translation, simple rephrasing) o Report any difficulties encountered (e.g., access to care) to the MDM team • Compliance with protocols: o Adhere to confidentiality rules, professional secrecy, and respect for patients’ dignity. o Follow safety guidelines (e.g., health protocols) • Feedback: o Report on support activities to the MDM team to improve the program.
Required skills and qualities: • Empathy and active listening: Ability to build trust with people in vulnerable situations. • Organizational skills: Punctuality and thoroughness in managing schedules and travel itineraries. • Adaptability: Ability to respond quickly to unforeseen circumstances (delays, appointment changes, etc.) • Discretion: Strict respect for privacy and personal data • Language skills: French, Luxembourgish, English, German, Portuguese, or other languages (a major asset for communicating with non-French-speaking patients) • Knowledge of the Luxembourg healthcare system (a plus but not required). • Class B driver’s license (not required)
Conditions and benefits: • Training: An introductory session will be organized by MDM (presentation of values, missions, target audiences, and tools). • Insurance: Liability and accident coverage during assignments. • Flexible commitment: Opportunities to work based on your availability (on call)
YOUR PROFILE • Motivation: Commitment to solidarity and access to healthcare for all. • Experience: No prior experience in a medical setting is required, but experience in social support (volunteering with organizations, social work, etc.) is a plus. • Target Audience: Open to everyone (students, retirees, working professionals, etc.) • Languages: French, English, Portuguese. Any other language is a plus
WHAT WE OFFER OUR VOLUNTEERS: • An interesting and varied role within a multidisciplinary team of experienced and dedicated professionals; • Humanitarian work with an NGO that has an international network; • Onboarding and support tailored to their experience and expectations; • Free training on Médecins du Monde’s tools and missions; • flexible scheduling of each volunteer’s activities based on their availability and the organization’s needs; • “civil liability” insurance for volunteer activities; • the opportunity to participate and grow within the framework of Médecins du Monde Luxembourg’s many other activities; • Flexible commitment: Opportunities to contribute according to your availability (on call)
Médecins du Monde Luxembourg is an association providing healthcare in Luxembourg to people who are most vulnerable and excluded from access to healthcare. At our medical centres in Bonnevoie and Esch-sur-Alzette, more than 100 volunteers, supported by a small team of staff members, are committed to providing care to those who need it most.
4 Rue Berwart , 4043 Esch-sur-Alzette
+352 671 145 676
https://www.facebook.com/MdMLux/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/m%C3%A9decins-du-monde-luxembourg/
https://medecinsdumonde.lu/
Main Responsibilities
• Logistical and emotional support: o Accompany patients—who are often in vulnerable situations—to their outside medical appointments (hospitals, specialists, etc.). o Provide caring and reassuring support during travel and while waiting • Practical assistance: o Help patients understand and follow instructions (locations, schedules) o Facilitate communication with healthcare professionals as needed (informal translation, simple rephrasing) o Report any difficulties encountered (e.g., access to care) to the MDM team • Compliance with protocols: o Adhere to confidentiality rules, professional secrecy, and respect for patients’ dignity. o Follow safety guidelines (e.g., health protocols) • Feedback: o Report on support activities to the MDM team to improve the program.
Required skills and qualities: • Empathy and active listening: Ability to build trust with people in vulnerable situations. • Organizational skills: Punctuality and thoroughness in managing schedules and travel itineraries. • Adaptability: Ability to respond quickly to unforeseen circumstances (delays, appointment changes, etc.) • Discretion: Strict respect for privacy and personal data • Language skills: French, Luxembourgish, English, German, Portuguese, or other languages (a major asset for communicating with non-French-speaking patients) • Knowledge of the Luxembourg healthcare system (a plus but not required). • Class B driver’s license (not required)
Conditions and benefits: • Training: An introductory session will be organized by MDM (presentation of values, missions, target audiences, and tools). • Insurance: Liability and accident coverage during assignments. • Flexible commitment: Opportunities to work based on your availability (on call)
YOUR PROFILE • Motivation: Commitment to solidarity and access to healthcare for all. • Experience: No prior experience in a medical setting is required, but experience in social support (volunteering with organizations, social work, etc.) is a plus. • Target Audience: Open to everyone (students, retirees, working professionals, etc.) • Languages: French, English, Portuguese. Any other language is a plus
WHAT WE OFFER OUR VOLUNTEERS: • An interesting and varied role within a multidisciplinary team of experienced and dedicated professionals; • Humanitarian work with an NGO that has an international network; • Onboarding and support tailored to their experience and expectations; • Free training on Médecins du Monde’s tools and missions; • flexible scheduling of each volunteer’s activities based on their availability and the organization’s needs; • “civil liability” insurance for volunteer activities; • the opportunity to participate and grow within the framework of Médecins du Monde Luxembourg’s many other activities; • Flexible commitment: Opportunities to contribute according to your availability (on call)
