By invitation only. Following a successful interview, you will undertake a pre-departure training course known as 'Welcome Days'.
The course aims to provide new field workers with:
- an understanding of the values, philosophy, policies and activities of Médecins Sans Frontières
- an introduction to the tools and resources available to you in the field
- an understanding of the placement and departure process, and
- an introduction to life in the field.
Welcome Days is a four-day residential course run in Sydney. Welcome Days are conducted three times per year. Successful completion of this training course is mandatory for all fieldworkers prior to departure to the field.