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Welcome, volunteers

Medical Students, Nurses and Social Workers from different parts of the world visit Leonard Hospital on a regular basis to render their voluntary service.

Thanks and God bless!

Volunteers at Leonard Hospital
School Health Dental Programme Since 2013

Dental Students (Scotland)

Organised by Catherine and Alan Low · School House Abroad, Ballater, Scotland

Every year since 2013, a batch of students from dental universities all over the United Kingdom visit Leonard Hospital to participate in our School Health Dental Programme.

Under the supervision of Dr Balakumar BDS from Sri Lanka along with Dr Sr Alice BDS, Leonard Hospital, these UK dental students render their services and gain experience in a foreign country.

Leonard Hospital organises accommodations and other amenities for the students and links them with partner programmes and schools:

Reaching the Unreached (RTU), Ganguvarpatti St Thomas Primary School Holy Cross Hr Sec School, Batlagundu St Teresa Middle School, Kodaikanal Holy Cross Convent boarders, Karisalpatti

The children who are helped in these programmes receive primary dental care all through the month by the UK volunteers. Extended dental procedures are followed up by the Leonard Hospital Dental Department.

“Thanks, Catherine and Alan!”

Administrative support volunteers CHALICE · Canada

Ron Mercer, Canada

Volunteer through CHALICE

Ron Mercer, a volunteer from Canada, has regularly visited Leonard Hospital through CHALICE.

  • He brings great expertise and professional support to the administrative staff out of his extensive experience in accountancy.
  • Ron shares with the Leonard administrative team his knowledge and ideas in carrying out the work more effectively.

“Thanks, Ron!”

International visitors at Leonard Hospital Worldwide

Medical students, nurses & social workers

Visitors from many countries

Beyond our long-running dental programme, Leonard welcomes medical students, nurses and social workers who come to learn, serve and share skills alongside our Sisters and clinical teams in Batlagundu.

Whether you bring clinical training, community development experience or administrative expertise, your time with us strengthens care for families across this region.

Interested in volunteering?

Reach out to our administration team to discuss placements, timing and how your skills can support Leonard Hospital.

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