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
- 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
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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
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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
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