Kompiam welcomes visitors who wish to contribute their time and skills during their stay. Because we operate in a remote and busy environment, all volunteer activities are arranged through the appropriate supervisors to ensure safety, supervision, and alignment with hospital and school policies.
Volunteering is optional, and opportunities vary depending on your background, availability, and the needs of the community. Everyone has something to offer — whether you can hold a paintbrush, babysit, teach, or assist in clinical care, your contribution is valued here.
Kompiam Rural Hospital
The hospital relies on volunteers across a wide range of skill levels — from general helpers to highly trained professionals. Senior and experienced volunteers are especially valuable in our remote district.
Professional Volunteers
- Medical: doctors to assist with ward rounds, clinics, and on-call coverage; specialists in surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, and general practice; medical educators for teaching rounds and student supervision.
- Nursing: theatre, emergency, midwifery, paediatrics; nurse educators for training and capacity building; nurse administrators.
- Allied Health & Technical: laboratory scientists, pharmacists, theatre or biomedical technicians, public health professionals.
Skilled Volunteers
- Administration & Finance (accounting, payroll, data management)
- Information Technology (network support, troubleshooting, Wi-Fi optimisation)
- Construction & Trades (carpenters, builders, plumbers, welders)
- Mechanical & Transport (vehicle maintenance, generator servicing)
- Solar & Electrical (solar technicians, electricians)
- Surveying & Planning (land surveying, drafting, project design)
- Radio & Communications (community radio support)
General Volunteers Suitable for visitors, students, and short-term guests who wish to assist in supervised non-clinical activities.
Kompiam International School (KIS)
Kompiam International School plays a vital role in staff retention and community development. Volunteers can support learning, literacy, and student development.
ACE-Trained Teachers (High Priority) We especially welcome volunteers familiar with the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum, experienced in supervising PACEs, goal setting, scoring, and mastery learning.
General Classroom & Learning Support For visitors without ACE training, opportunities include:
- Reading groups and phonics support
- Classroom assistance (English, Maths, Science)
- Afternoon sports or physical education
- Music, art, or creative workshops
- Library organisation and cataloguing
- School gardening or maintenance
- Assisting with Tok Pisin language classes for expatriates
Work Parties
One of our greatest needs is for work parties — groups from churches, student teams, or Rotary clubs. Kompiam is undergoing significant building and renovation, and teams who can stay for 2–3 weeks are especially valuable.
You don’t need to bring a professional builder; our local builder can supervise. Work parties are most efficient when they include people handy with tools, but there is always painting, maintenance, and school support to do. Enthusiasm and flexibility matter more than skill.
Tips for Work Parties:
- Allow 2–3 days travel each way, plus at least 7–10 days on the ground.
- Consider fundraising to support the project you’ll be working on.
- Tools are scarce — bringing some and leaving them behind is a huge help.
- Share your skills with local staff and community members.
- Balance work with rest — we’ll help you enjoy the area while staying focused on meaningful service.
How to Register Your Interest
If you would like to volunteer at the hospital or school, please contact us:
1. volunteers@kompiamhospital.org
2. dr.rebecca@kompiamhospital.org
3. kompintschool@gmail.com