from 1,549€
Public Health and Nutrition Outreach Supporter
Highlights
- Use your nutrition/medical background to facilitate change to the lives of Vanuatu locals
- Challenge your skills and knowledge in a new and demanding environment
- Discover a new culture and contribute to the local community
- Explore unforgettable off-the-beaten-track locations with volunteers in free time
- Experience authentic Vanuatu culture and foods
Especially good for
About the program
Use your health and nutrition background to educate and aid locals in combating malnutrition and public health issues in Vanuatu
The Pacific Island countries, including Vanuatu have some of the highest rates of diabetes in the entire world. Results from health surveys indicate diabetes rates as high as 47% in certain communities, but on average between 15 – 25% of the population. Some pacific island countries have the highe
Typical day
Monday to Friday. Volunteers can expect to have some smaller days of 4-6 hours or bigger days of 8 hours but it does vary, and volunteers need to be flexible with the demands of each location.
Some of the work you will be doing will be dependent on your prior skill level and qualifications. Some of ...
Free-time activities
Weekends are always free for relaxing or sightseeing of your choice. Our team on the ground will help you organize additional trips at local rates! There’s heaps of things to see and do in Vanuatu, from museums and cultural centers to island hopping, hiking, water sports like snorkeling, diving, ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Next intake starts Sunday 13th October, for a 2 week duration.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Involvement Volunteers IVI
Non-profit - founded in 1989
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Lauren
About the project
201 reviews · 4.7
Location
You might also be interested in
-
50 Plus Volunteering
Couples
Adults
Volunteer Trips for College Students
Group Volunteering
Global Volunteer Opportunities
Best Volunteer Programs
Projects Abroad
Voluntouring
Mission Trips
Hospital