Health

Health Volunteers work with local governments, clinics, nongovernmental organizations, and communities at the grassroots level, where the need is most urgent and the impact can be the greatest. They focus on outreach, awareness, and prevention programs in public health, hygiene, and sanitation.

Volunteers also help expand access to clean water and improve sanitation by digging water wells, building latrines, and teaching communities how to maintain these structures. In helping communities take more responsibility for their own health care, they work to ensure the sustainability of their projects.

Visit on the links below to learn more about the specific opportunities and requirements for health Volunteers in the Peace Corps.

Health Extension

Volunteers raise awareness for health education.

Public Health Education

Volunteers teach public health in classrooms and model methodologies and subjects for primary and secondary school teachers.

Water and Sanitation Extension

Volunteers help communities to provide hygiene education, potable-water storage facilities, and awareness of water and sanitation issues.

Environmental and Water Resources Engineering

Volunteers work with local governments and communities to improve water and sanitation facilities.

Construction and Skilled Trades

Volunteers work with communities and local governments to facilitate the construction of schools, health centers, markets, and other projects.

Last updated Aug 04 2009