Description

Knowledge of HIV & AIDS, STIs, nutrition, and hygiene needs to improve drastically. As such, volunteers are also needed to develop and/or deliver health education in schools, in orphanages and to the general public. Health education resources, which can be used by local staff and future volunteers, need to be developed. More specifically, materials to teach about HIV/AIDS, other STIs, and basic hygiene and sanitation need to be created. Volunteers will be teaching basic health education to impoverished communities. Innovative approaches welcomed and considered.

Your Role
In this position you will develop and deliver presentations on HIV/AIDS and basic hygiene. The presentations will be delivered to the children in the orphanage, and also to schools in surrounding communities. The intern will be the first to deliver the presentations, and is expected to evaluate and edit materials after initial presentations. Materials will remain with the orphanage so that teachers and other volunteers can deliver the presentations long after the intern leaves.

Examples of Activities:
- Learn about the dimensions of health and how they affect healthcare in Cameroon
- Develop public health education materials in partnership with local staff
- Deliver health education to women and children
- Evaluate and improve materials
- Train local staff in presentation delivery and ensure materials can be used following your departure

Qualifications

Background in health. Entrepreneurial and comfortable with public speaking. Experience in grant-writing is an asset.

Intern Types

• Health Sciences
• Admin (Health Services)
• Education

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starts at USD800 for one week

Cost Includes:

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

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 in volunteer dorm. Shared apartment may be available for couples
- Two local meals provided daily
- 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
* Airfare
* Insurance
* Vaccinations
* Local transportation
* Pocket money

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

yes

Must have knowledge of basic health and hygiene topics.

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Pre-med and nursing students. Early career professionals with a background in health. Typical Volunteer Hours: The hours spent volunteering are quite variable. Volunteers may be needed evenings and weekends. You can take long weekends to travel and explore Cameroon, just let your supervisor know in advance. We know that you are volunteering your valuable time. Therefore, if you would like to volunteer for less hours, this is ok. You can arrange this with your supervisor once in Cameroon. In sum, your schedule at the orphanage can be flexible, you just need to ensure you communicate the schedule you would like to have with your supervisor.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Apartment/Flat

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