I will be going to Sierra Leone in January 2012 as a VSO volunteer in the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital in Freetown. I will be working as an obstetrician and helping to train new doctors and midwives. Resources are short and the birth rate is high . . . it's going to be a challenging year.



Sunday 30 October 2011

Carolyn Ford is fundraising for Voluntary Service Overseas

Carolyn Ford is fundraising for Voluntary Service Overseas

Preparing to volunteer

Well, there is certainly a lot to do as I prepare to depart for Sierra Leone.
I've just had new windows fitted in my flat, and painted all the frames in last weekend!
Now getting things ready to move all my stuff out and rent it out while I'm away (anyone looking for a nice 2-bedroom flat with garden front and back?).
Also doing my online courses and weekends at VSO in Birmingham, getting all my travel jags and trying to do some fundraising! Meantime doing what I can to prepare for my placement in the hospital in Freetown.
Everyone has been really supportive and I couldn't do this without my family and friends. I'm just getting to grips with this blog thing too, but hopefully can use it to keep everyone up-to-date on my activities while overseas......will try to upload this now!