Maternal and Child Health Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Sierra Leone • Africa - 2 years, plus 3 months training

Peace Corps
Peace Corps

United States

Posted on Aug 5, 2026
About The Project

Activities

How you and the community will make an impact together:

Evaluate community needs alongside community stakeholders.

Provide grant writing and project development training to community health workers.

Facilitate informative cooking demonstrations that teach how to diversify meals with nutritious foods.

Organize youth clubs and camps that promote healthy behaviors and life skills.

Facilitate health outreach and campaign activities on nutrition, hygiene, and positive youth development.

Support community garden development for improved nutrition.

Additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as school health clubs or leadership camps for girls.

Key dates

APPLY BY : December 15, 2026

KNOW BY : February 1, 2027

DEPART ON : July 9, 2027

DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training