i4Life Pre-departure training:

a collaborative project

A collaborative, real-world project to design pre-departure digital training for medical volunteers working in Zambia.
Developed to support in-person training, the course prepares volunteers for cultural, ethical, and procedural challenges they may face.
Consists of a 6 section programme covering adaptability, cross-cultural communication, procedures, policies, ethics, and volunteer well-being.
Built using the ADDIE framework to ensure a structured, research-led development process.

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Equips medical volunteers with the knowledge and mindset to adapt effectively on a cross-cultural environment.
Raises awareness of mental health challenges and encourages peer support and self-care strategies.
Reinforces policies and ethical considerations, ensuring safe and responsible practice.
Provides a flexible, digital-first resource that complements and enhances face-face training.

Scenario-Based Learning (SBL): realistic volunteer situations highlighting challenges and support strategies.
Interactive menus and navigation to encourage learner choice and exploration.
Multiple choice quizzes with immediate feedback to reinforce learning.
Reflection and awareness activities to prepare volunteers emotionally and mentally.
Consistent colour-coded design aligned with i4Life branding to aid navigation and retention.

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Microsoft Teams: For project management, time management and SME interviews.
Microsoft Word: For SME interview data analytics.
Figma: To create a wireframe of the course.
Articulate Storyline 360: to build the interactive digital training.
Branding and design tools: applied colour palette inspired by the i4Life logo to unify and organise the course.