Barbados 1.Children’s health and wellness

Barbados
Barbados
Nutrition Education for Disease Prevention (NA4NS)
Fields of Study Health & Medical Sciences
Language English
Start Date August 3, 2026
Duration 4 weeks
Hours per Week 32+ hours
Program Fee ⓘ Covers placement, support, admin fees, transportation, meals, and housing. $3,750
Application Deadline May 3, 2026 Open
Skills You Will Learn
  • Program development for children and adolescents
  • Integration of research and cultural practices into health education
  • Evaluation of health and nutrition education programs
  • Data analysis for program outcomes and future interventions
  • Leadership and communication skills in community health settings

Description

  1. Internship Title

Children’s Health and Wellness Internship

  1. Location

Country: Barbados

Institution name: Nutrition Education for Disease Prevention (NA4NS)

  1. Fields of Study 

Health and Medical Sciences

  1. Language:
  • English
  1. Start Date:

August 3, 2026

  1. Duration

4 weeks

Hours per week: 32+ hours

Program fee: $3,750 USD

Skills You Will Learn 

  • Program development for children and adolescents
  • Integration of research and cultural practices into health education
  • Evaluation of health and nutrition education programs
  • Data analysis for program outcomes and future interventions
  • Leadership and communication skills in community health settings

Description 

This internship focuses on the development, implementation, and evaluation of children’s health and wellness programs for ages 5–18. Interns will gain hands-on experience in nutrition education, community health initiatives, and program sustainability while working in schools, churches, and community organizations.

Tasks 

  • Develop health and nutrition education programs for schools, churches, clinics, and community organizations
  • Create educational materials such as infographics, presentations, brochures, and newsletters
  • Assist in organizing and implementing health fairs, school presentations, and community wellness events
  • Support social media updates and outreach related to health programs
  • Collaborate with local organizations and churches in children’s health-related ministry initiatives

Supervision and Mentoring

Interns will be supervised by Dr. Anika Avery Grant, RDN, DCN, CSR, along with professional healthcare staff. Supervision includes guidance in program design, implementation, evaluation, and professional development in community health and nutrition.

Housing and Meals

  • Housing: Residential home, shared rooms
  • Meals: 3 per day
  1. Notes or Special Conditions

Students must also register through the host organization. Weekly extensions may be available for an additional fee. Interns must bring their own laptop. For additional requirements, students should contact nutritionabroad@na4ns.com.

  1. University Website or Social Media

Nutrition Education for Disease Prevention (NA4NS)
(Contact: nutritionabroad@na4ns.com)