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Community Health Development volunteer wanted in Tanzania

Ready to turn your medical knowledge into meaningful impact? Join our health development program in Tanzania and help create lasting change while experiencing authentic African culture! 🌍

Accommodation
Unknown
Location
Tanzania
Category
Language
English, English, English
Season
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Minimum duration
4 weeks

What you bring

  • Minimum age of 18 years
  • Qualification or enrollment in medical education (medical, dental, nursing, or midwifery)
  • Intermediate level English skills
  • Clean criminal background check
  • Passion for healthcare and community development
  • Willingness to work in a culturally diverse environment
  • Adaptability and creativity in resource-limited settings
  • Ability to commit to working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (8am-12pm)

What you do

  • Research and identify core health challenges in local communities
  • Develop and deliver workshops on health education
  • Create educational resources on topics like women's health and disease prevention
  • Work in local schools and community groups (8am-12pm)
  • Design curriculum materials for sustainable health education
  • Conduct outreach activities to build community awareness
  • Collaborate with fellow volunteers on health initiatives
  • Practice ethical approaches to community health development

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What you get

  • Accommodation in a vibrant volunteer house in Arusha
  • Two meals per day (breakfast and dinner)
  • Airport pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Orientation and town tour
  • In-country program support
  • Program certificate upon completion
  • Access to weekend tours and safaris
  • Wi-Fi access in your accommodation
  • Opportunity to learn Swahili
  • Authentic immersion in Tanzanian culture 🇹🇿

Ready to go?

Your application goes directly to the organisation. The contact and selection process is handled by them.