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Community Mental Health Support

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2 - 2 uker  ·  Alder 18 - 50+
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Høydepunkter

  • Gain experience in face to face counselling
  • Occasional group counselling work
  • Mental health checks in local villages

Høydepunkter

  • Gain experience in face to face counselling
  • Occasional group counselling work
  • Mental health checks in local villages
  • Explore unforgettable off-the-beaten-track locations with volunteers in free time
  • Experience authentic Vanuatu culture and foods

    • Spesielt egnet for

    Alder 18+
    Singler
    Par
    Grupper
    50+

    Om programmet

    Gain face to face counselling experience whilst providing support to disadvantaged communities. Learn new skills and obtain hands-on experience.

    Join us in Vanuatu to help promote mental health and offer assistant to those in need. Activities may include but are not limited to; immersing with the local community offering support to disadvantaged communities, women and children who have escaped domestic violence, mental health checks, ...

    Om programmet

    Join us in Vanuatu to help promote mental health and offer assistant to those in need. Activities may include but are not limited to; immersing with the local community offering support to disadvantaged communities, women and children who have escaped domestic violence, mental health checks, counselling support, occasional walk-and-talk therapy and group work. Volunteers will have support from a qualified health practitioner. 


    Please note: Public health activities such as education and working alongside our nutrition and public health teams may occur during the intake.

    Gain face to face counselling experience whilst providing support to disadvantaged communities. Participating in our mental health volunteer outreach project is a perfect way to share your passion and experience with those in need. While offering help, you too will benefit, as you will be learning new skills and obtaining hands-on experience.

    *This is a varied program in which volunteers should be willing to ‘go with the flow’ as things operate at a slower pace in Fiji than what many are used to in their home countries. In our Nutrition and Public Health, and Mental Health intakes, we request and encourage Volunteers to be flexible and avoid arriving with an “agenda” of what to expect from this work. Demands can change suddenly, and we always assist with the greatest needs. When volunteering, having a “Community-minded” spirit and willingness to help in whatever way possible will create the most positive and cohesive team environment.


    Location

    Port Vila, the capital and main hub of Vanuatu is situated on Efate island. The architecture has mainly french with the population quite multicultural including ni-Vanuatu, Chinese, Vietnamese, British and French. Port Vila has all the standard facilities you’d expect from a commercial hub such as hospitals, shopping districts (note Vanuatu is a tax haven so duty free!), sports stadium, hotels, casino, museums and cultural centers. The town is a great base for divers who come for the trips to Mele Cascades, a large rain forest water fall with rock pools and incredible scenery.  As the commercial hub tourism plays an important role, however it does not feel ‘touristy’ especially in the areas where IVI services. Here you can get to know the locals and truly experience the authentic lifestyle from outside of the tourist resorts.


    Project Tasks
    • Conduct free mental health checks in villages
    • Educate the local community
    • Support from a qualified health practitioner 
    • Get involved in counselling sessions and walk therapy (location permitting)

    Typisk dag

    Monday to Friday. Volunteers can expect to have some smaller days of 4-6 hours or bigger days of 8 hours but it does vary, and volunteers need to be flexible with the demands of each location.

    Some of the work you will be doing will be dependent on your prior skill level and qualifications. Some of ...

    Typisk dag

    Monday to Friday. Volunteers can expect to have some smaller days of 4-6 hours or bigger days of 8 hours but it does vary, and volunteers need to be flexible with the demands of each location.

    Some of the work you will be doing will be dependent on your prior skill level and qualifications. Some of the longer days or basic village stays can be challenging at tiring at times but our volunteers often say this can be the highlight of the trip! Our goal is to offer you the opportunity to gain hands on experience in the field while helping the local community.  

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Weekends are always free for relaxing or sightseeing of your choice. Our team on the ground will help you organize additional trips at local rates! There’s heaps of things to see and do in Vanuatu, from museums and cultural centers to island hopping, hiking, water sports like snorkeling, diving, ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Weekends are always free for relaxing or sightseeing of your choice. Our team on the ground will help you organize additional trips at local rates! There’s heaps of things to see and do in Vanuatu, from museums and cultural centers to island hopping, hiking, water sports like snorkeling, diving, boating and fishing etc. 

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 år

    For å bli med i programmet må du være minst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Det kan være unntak hvis du kan gi tillatelse fra dine foresatte eller hvis du er i følge med foreldrene dine.

    Språkferdigheter

    Du må snakke Engelsk (grunnleggende nivå)

    Utdanningskrav

    på University nivå

    Nasjonalitetsbegrensninger

    Ingen restriksjoner. Hjelpende hender fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Andre ferdigheter

    PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL WORK, COUNSELLING, OR MENTAL HEALTH STUDENTS/ QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS

    Tidsforpliktelse

    Din hjelpende hånd vil bli påkrevd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag

    Hva inngår

    Hva inngår

    Tjenester på stedet

    • Support of in-country practitioner supervisor / coordinator
    • Support of a team (normally 4 to 8 volunteers per intake)
    • Arrival airport transfers
    • 1 day induction & cultural orientation
    • All ground transportation including island ferries (where applicable)
    • Accommodation – Home stays & resort rooms (sharing with other volunteers)
    • 2 quality meals per day (We cater to healthy diets!)
    • Project equipment and materials (eg. safety lancets, gloves, blood testing kits, pamphlets)
    • Kava donations for traditional village greetings (Offerings to village chief’s)
    • 24/7 in-country support & emergency assistance
    • Training & guidance from qualified local staff
    • Certificate of Completion

    Henting fra flyplassen på Bauerfield Airport

    Upon your arrival, our driver will be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation to ensure a positive welcome experience to your program.

    Overnatting

    Accommodation is in a local guest house, usually in a twin share room. The room will be basic but comfortable with  wester toilets, showers, fans, etc. 


    Mat og drikke

    Breakfast and dinner will be provided for the duration of your placement. Food will be mainly authentic to the local culture which includes plenty of chicken dishes, coconut based curries, dhal (lentils), fresh fish, saffron rice and tropical fruits. 

    *If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know when you apply for the program so we can make arrangements for you.

    Internettilgang

    God tilgang på prosjektstedet

    Hva er IKKE inkludert?

    Hva er IKKE inkludert?

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste flyplassen er Bauerfield Airport (VLI) i Port Vila. Vi hjelper deg med å finne billige flyreiser til Vanuatu. FINN BILLIGE FLYREISER

    Reiseforsikring

    Å reise til utlandet er et eventyr, og det er alltid best å være forberedt. Plutselig sykdom eller skade, avbestilling eller tyveri – en reiseforsikring for Vanuatu gir trygghet og er et pluss å ha. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vaksiner

    Hvis du har tenkt å jobbe frivillig i Vanuatu bør du søke medisinsk råd før du starter din sosiale reise. Sjekk de nødvendige vaksinasjonene dine for Vanuatu. VAKSINESJEKKER

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    $894 per uke 2 - 2 uker Alder 18 - 50+

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