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HVO’s A Guide to Volunteering Overseas, 5th Edition: The Guide is an important resource for anyone interested in volunteering abroad. It outlines the goals and methods, problems and pitfalls of short-term volunteer health work in a developing country. The 5th Edition of the Guide includes “Etc.” (a supplementary CD-Rom). Etc. contains valuable resources on global health care and volunteering in the developing world. This manual and CD-Rom is provided free of charge to all first-time HVO volunteers. The Guide and Etc. is available for purchase for $25. Chapter One (What We Do and Why) is available as a preview. Place an order for the Guide to read it in its entirety.

The 2008 Teach-Travel-Learn Workshop CD-Rom: The 2008 Teach-Travel-Learn: Volunteering with Orthopaedics Overseas workshop CD is available for purchase. The CD has all the PowerPoint presentations given at the workshop along with other valuable resources about health care and volunteering in the developing world. The CD is both Mac and PC compatible. The workshop CD is a worthwhile resource for anyone who is preparing for an upcoming volunteer assignment or just beginning to learn about volunteering. The cost of the CD is $35. Place an order on-line or by contacting the HVO office at 202-296-0928.

Celebrating HVO’s 20th with the Musical Styling of “Compass Points”: As part of its 20th anniversary festivities HVO released a CD of acoustic music written and performed by Barry J. Gainor, MD, a 20 year veteran of the organization. Dr. Gainor is a seasoned multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter who has authored two previous CD’s which sold-out. His HVO album entitled “Compass Points,” features a mixed bag of fun-filled and sometimes thoughtful tunes about international medical volunteerism. Several tracks include children singers, and tunes like the “Humanitarian Cha-Cha” and “Infestation” whimsically chronicle the adventures of an HVO assignment. The CD is available for a minimum donation of $25. Place an order to complete your musical journey overseas!

Teaching the Healers: The Story of HVO: This awarding-winning 20-minute documentary profiles the HVO-designed nurse anesthesia training program in Belize. It captures the personal and professional challenges and triumphs of training health care providers in a resource poor nation. The film was produced and directed by Martin Brown of Treehouse Productions and was given the Bronze Telly Award in 2006. A short snippet of the documentary is available here. The DVD is available for $15; place an order to view the entire documentary.

HVO Notecards: Looking for a unique card to send to that special someone? HVO’s notecards have you covered. Packets of 12 cards are available with 4 different photographs representing various regions HVO has its programs. All cards are blank inside so they may be used for any occasion. A packet of the HVO notecards is available for a minimum donation of $20. Special prices are available for bulk orders (more than five packs) – call the HVO office for details. Place an order today!

HVO 20th Anniversary Screenprint, “Learning”: In honor of HVO’s 20th anniversary Washing, DC artist, Michael Hagan, designed an original screenprint entitled “Learning”. The limited edition hand pulled screenprint is based on a photo taken of volunteer, Dr. Dennis Vargo, during his assignment in Uganda. The print would be a great addition to any home or office. “Learning” is available for the suggested donation of $175 and all proceeds go directly to support HVO’s programs. To place an order, click here.; Many of the artist’s other screen prints are available through the Washington Printmakers’ Gallery. Mr. Hagan has very generously designated all proceeds to HVO from purchases made through this link. Click here to view his profile. To see a thumbnail of his prints, click on the link “View Artist Prints” at the top of the page.

HVO Poster: Show your support of HVO by purchasing a 28" x 22" glossy poster! Perfect for your office or clinic, features four full-color photographs of HVO program sites and volunteers. The cost of the poster is $15 each; click here to place an order.