PUBLIC HEALTH
Volunteer with Kaya on a public health placement and you will have a rewarding experience providing healthcare education and supporting initiatives to improve well-being in communities.
Public Health volunteer Projects
Each public health project works closely with large communities where health education, medical support clinics, and home based care are in short supply. Healthcare education is an important aspect of public health and you will help to arrange and deliver sessions on topics such as HIV transmission, hygiene, pre and post natal care, and sexual and reproductive health. Other activities you will help with include organising patients, attending support groups, helping with community nutrition initiatives and supporting children and the elderly. You really will enjoy this varied placement.
Public health projects are important to ensure that communities are kept informed about basic healthcare topics such as hygiene and communicable diseases, as well as supporting community based initiatives. Clinics are often over stretched and community healthcare drives can help raise awareness about common illnesses and diseases that are endemic. Education about HIV and TB transmission, protecting young children against malaria and sexual and reproductive health can have a remarkable impact on a community, and you can help.
At Kaya we have several public health placements and these include Rural Public Health Volunteering in Ecuador, Public Health Volunteering in Moshi, Tanzania and Community Health and Home Based Care in South Africa.
Our public health placements are open to all volunteers. All that we ask is that you have a positive attitude, are hard working and are comfortable communicating with the young and old. If you are studying public health, nursing or community development this placement may compliment your classroom learning. Experienced health and community workers are more than welcome!
Join us on a public health volunteering placement and help raise awareness of important healthcare issues making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable community members.
Join our occupational therapy in South Africa placement and get involved in a local community while learning about a different other than your own.
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Experience health promotion and community development through this internship by assisting local staff with the daily challenges facing residents
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Join us in Kenya as a healthcare volunteer and help to change the lives of the vulnerable, ill and over-burden communities.
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Combine study abroad and volunteering this summer in Cusco, Peru.
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Join our LGBTQ NGO Development Internship in Thailand and develop your understanding of this community and provide hands on support
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Join us in supporting local families by addressing hygiene and sanitation issues by working on our healthy kitchens volunteering in Peru project.
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Volunteer in Belize in rural health clinics that serve the less affluent citizens of rural communities surrounding San Ignacio, who lack access to health professionals and treatment.
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Join us in St Lucia and bring your enthusiasm and willingness to help on this community health and home based care project.
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Participate in a fascinating health promotion and community volunteering project assisting local staff with the daily challenges facing residents
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This health and medical internship in Ecuador will give medical, biology and science students insights into issues in global health, traditional medicine and medical practice.
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If you are interested in community development with a health focus then this rural public health volunteering placement is perfect for you.
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Come to Peru and participate in global health and nutrition volunteering in the Andes.
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Join a project as a healthcare volunteer and participate in medical support and health awareness in Antelope Park located in the heart of Africa.
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This is a fantastic role for volunteers with relevant experience to help Healthcare, Nutrition, and Dentistry projects in Siem Reap by building local capacity
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Volunteer on this rural health placement in Nepal and experience a different side of the Nepali healthcare system in a rural area outside of Kathmandu.
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Easy 3-step application process
APPLY ONLINE
Click here to apply online and pay your deposit to secure your space on your chosen project. Our advisors will then contact you to guide you through the next steps.
TELEPHONE INTERVIEW
Once we’ve received your application, we’ll be in touch to arrange your informal telephone interview with your Kaya Placement Advisor.
GET PREPARED
When you’ve been accepted onto your project we’ll send you your Welcome Pack and lots of other helpful information to assist you with preparing for your placement.
HAVE A QUESTION?
We pride ourselves on providing you high quality placement information throughout your application process and whilst on the ground. Connect with us via email if you have any questions or use the chat window in the bottom right.