Barbados 2. Community Health Mission

Barbados
Barbados
Nutrition Education for Disease Prevention (NA4NS)
Fields of Study Health & Medical Sciences
Language English
Start Date July 6, 2026
Duration 4 weeks
Hours per Week 32+ hours
Program Fee ⓘ Covers placement, support, admin fees, transportation, meals, and housing. $3,750
Application Deadline April 6, 2026 Open
Skills You Will Learn
  • Community health and food security program development
  • Integration of research and cultural practices into health initiatives
  • Evaluation of health and wellness education programs
  • Data analysis for community health outcomes
  • Leadership and collaboration in mission-driven settings

Description

  1. Internship Title 

Community Health Mission Internship

  1. Location

Country: Barbados

Institution name: Nutrition Education for Disease Prevention (NA4NS)

  1. Fields of Study 

Mission and Special Projects

  1. Language:
  • English
  1. Start Date:

July 6, 2026

  1. Duration

4 weeks

Hours per week: 32+ hours

Program fee: $3,750 USD

Skills You Will Learn 

  • Community health and food security program development
  • Integration of research and cultural practices into health initiatives
  • Evaluation of health and wellness education programs
  • Data analysis for community health outcomes
  • Leadership and collaboration in mission-driven settings

Description 

This internship focuses on community-based health missions and the development of food security programs through gardening initiatives. Interns will collaborate with local churches and health organizations to implement health and wellness programs that serve diverse populations and strengthen community outreach efforts.

Tasks

  • Develop health and nutrition education programs for schools, churches, clinics, and community organizations
  • Create educational materials such as infographics, presentations, brochures, and newsletters
  • Organize and support health fairs, school presentations, and community health screenings
  • Collaborate with local churches and health organizations on wellness initiatives
  • Assist in the initial development of a community food security gardening project

Supervision and Mentoring

Interns will be supervised by Dr. Anika Avery Grant, RDN, DCN, CSR, along with professional staff, church staff, and partnering health organizations. Supervision includes mentoring in program development, implementation, and community engagement.

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 granted for an additional fee. Interns must bring their own laptop. For additional requirements, students should contact nutritionabroad@na4ns.com.

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