from 1,464€
Nutrition & Public Health Outreach Assistant





Highlights
- Practice your healthcare skills in a safe and supportive environment
- Learn from a qualified practitioner first hand skills
- Utilize your education to help those less fortunate than you
- Experience the beautiful Fijian culture
- Enjoy new friendships that could last a life time
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About the program
Travel with purpose and help combat malnutrition and public health issues in Fiji. If you have an interest or background in Nutrition, Dietetics and community health....
According to a study in 2013, almost 1 in 3 Fijian’s is now diabetic and now has the highest death rate from diabetes in the whole world. Obesity is a serious issue for island communities due to a lack of public health education in the face of cheap imported high carbohydrate and fatty foods. ..
Typical day
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 the longer days or ...
Free-time activities
Nadi is the main tourist area for Fiji and the gateway to island hoping. Coral coast is a beautiful stretch of tourist beaches located about 1 hour south by car. There are are many options for weekend excursions which our in-country management team will help you organize while in Fiji.
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Involvement Volunteers IVI
Non-profit - founded in 1989
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by

Lauren
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