Peace Corps Moldova seeks Health Education Volunteers to work with children and adolescents (aged 8-18) throughout the country in three primary areas: developing life skills and knowledge for healthy lifestyles, behavioral health, and prevention of substance abuse and non-communicable diseases.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
- 5 years' professional work experience
- Teaching experience
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Health, Health Education, Nursing, Physical Education, Public Health, Social Work, or a similar discipline
- Health-related work or volunteer experience
- Professional experience in the field of community public health and/or social work
- Knowledge of human and child development
- Knowledge of community organizing and needs assessment techniques
- Understand how to construct, implement, and evaluate health awareness campaigns
- Experience working with diverse segments of community population such as youth, children with special needs, parents, teachers, youth service providers, and community health professionals
Benefits
- Host family accommodations
- Food
- Access to laundry
- Internet
- Travel and communication assistance
- Professional development opportunities
