Description

Basic nutrition knowledge needs to improve drastically. The role of the volunteer is to develop and nutrition education that is locally relevant. Education will incorporate recipes with locally available foods. Innovative approaches welcomed and considered.

Your Role
There is a great need to educate local people about healthy eating practices. At present, FORUDEF would like to be able to educate, but does not have the needed expertise. Therefore, an intern with knowledge in health and nutrition is sought. The intern shall be responsible for creating the educational materials used to teach local people. The intern will develop the educational materials and be the first person to implement the program. It is expected that the intern will evaluate the materials following the first implementation. The program will be taught by subsequent volunteers.

FORUDEF currently runs a program to protect orphans and vulnerable children, and to prevent malaria in children under five. Nutrition Education will have overlap with this program.

Examples of Activities:
* Identify women's groups who will be recipients of nutritional education workshops
* Develop educational materials and program to educate the women
* Organize training workshops
* Carry out demonstrations of relevant recipes
* Evaluate and improve materials following first set of workshops
* Complete end of project report
* Ensure educational materials are complete and ready-to-use for future volunteers

Qualifications

The intern must have a background in nutrition and be able to cook. The position requires that the intern spends some days in the village setting (perhaps 3 days per month). The intern should be able to prepare nutritious dishes using indigenous foods such as tomatoes, potatoes, pepper, cabbage, many other vegetables, fish, rice etc. The intern will take time to learn about food supply at the beginning of the internship by tasting local dishes and visiting market with FORUDEF staff.

Intern Types

• Food Science and Nutrition
• Health Sciences
• Culinary Arts / Cooking

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starts at USD700 for one week

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* Pre-departure support: You will have a staff member available to support you throughout your time preparing to go abroad. In addition, you will be provided with all the resources you need including your Pre-Departure Manual & Culture Matters Workbook. The pre-departure manual includes all information you need regarding your destination, as well as advice on blogging and fundraising. The Culture Matters Workbook is a self-study course focused on:
- Culture shock
- Issues power and race
- Managing politics, religion, and gender
- Working effectively in a cross-cultural setting
- Preparing to reintegrate as you return home
- Transportation to and from the airport
- Accommodation (single or double occupancy in shared apartment in self catering apartment)
- Laundry, cleaning, and one African meal provided weekly
- Organization placement
- Reference letter and/or compliance with your college or university for course credit (Upon request; 90USD fee applies for students obtaining course credit)

What's not Included
* Food
* Airfare
* Insurance
* Vaccinations
* Local transportation
* Pocket money

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Academic Reinforcement
• Curriculum Planning
• Education
• Nutrition
• Public Education
• Women

Typical Volunteer

College & university students. Early career professionals.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Media Matters Award We offer awards of up to 300 USD to defray the costs of volunteering abroad. Applicants must demonstrate a desire to contribute to our online community in the long term through various forms of media. Types of media include but are not limited to blogging, photography, online articles, and video content. Other forms of media which can be transferred for viewing online, for example painting, drawing, and sketching, are also possible. We welcome innovative ideas. Successful applicants have a clear and well-organized plan regarding what media they will create, and demonstrate a commitment and proven ability to complete their media project. Application Deadlines: March 15th, June 15th, September 15th, December 15th

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 days

The Humanity Exchange's Mission Statement

To provide exceptional international exchange experiences, that foster globally minded conscientious leaders and contribute to development in cooperation with local communities.

Year Founded

2009