Albania and Montenegro
Ministry of Education, education-related government agencies, local schools
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in working in the health sector and one or more of the following criteria:
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
OR
• 5 years' professional work experience
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
• Experience in developing and leading youth clubs, camps, or extracurricular activities focused on health, wellness, or life skills.
• Experience in collaborating with local community partners such as health centers, psychologists/social workers, or local government agencies to support children and youth development.
• Experience in serving as a positive role model for youth by demonstrating healthy behaviors, strong work ethic, and respectful communication in school and community settings.
Volunteers will be placed throughout the country but often live in smaller underserved villages or towns. All Volunteers live with host families during their initial pre-service training and at least the first 6 months of their service. After this 6-month homestay period, the Volunteer may choose to remain with the host family if both parties agree or move into independent housing within the community. If there is no available independent housing, especially in rural areas, some Volunteers may stay with their host family or another host family for their entire 2-year service. Volunteers are provided a small space heater for their bedroom
None
Health
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Albania
24
Yes
PCV
No
Conduct a joint needs assessment with school staff, community members, and health service providers.
Plan and facilitate interactive classroom lessons and health sessions to build knowledge and skills in healthy behaviors.
Organize youth clubs and camps that promote healthy behaviors and life skills.
Facilitate community awareness activities on nutrition, hygiene, mental well-being, and positive youth development.
Implement school and community initiatives that engage youth in promoting health and well-being.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as extracurricular activities or computer coding camp for girls.
As a Health Educator in Albania, you will be trained to support teachers and facilitate student learning. Peace Corps/Albania and Montenegro will teach you Albanian to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You will also receive supplemental language learning resources.
After 11 weeks of training, you will move to rural or semi-urban community, where you will collaborate with elementary, middle, or secondary schools. You will work with the community to assess local needs and develop solutions based on community needs and assets.
Learn the Albanian language from dedicated Language and Cross-Culture Facilitators and through an immersive experience.
Cultivate intercultural communication, leadership, program management, and classroom skills to support your professional goals.
Develop lasting relationships with host families, community members, and colleagues.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
