Belize
PathLight Belize
Master's degree in social work, counseling, or clinical psychology.
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Three or more years of relevant experience in youth development programming or social work, with skills in organizational development and/or capacity-strengthening practices.
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience designing and implementing youth development and psychosocial support programs.
Strong background supporting youth well-being through trauma-informed, relationship-centered, and community-based approaches in educational or youth-serving environments.
Demonstrated ability train or mentor on child protection, mental health first aid, or trauma-informed care.
The Volunteer will live independently in a non-touristy urban area within the Belize District, Cayo District, or Orange Walk District. The Volunteer should expect to bike or walk to the work site. Electricity, running water, internet connection will be readily available.
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Youth in Development
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Belize
12
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PCR
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Train mentors in trauma-informed approaches, youth development strategies, and identifying concerns related to student well-being, mental health, and psychosocial needs.
Review and strengthen psychosocial support systems, case management practices, and referral processes for improved holistic student care.
Provide one-on-one and group coaching on emotional support, relationship-building, and student engagement.
Design and support leadership development and peer mentoring initiatives that connect older students with younger participants to promote confidence, responsibility, and program continuity.
Develop parent and family engagement strategies that strengthen communication and build caregivers’ capacity to support student success at home and in school.
Support alumni engagement activities that encourage former students to remain connected.
Develop summer programming and enrichment activities that support student learning, leadership, and personal growth during school breaks.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as wellness workshops or arts-based activities.
After a two-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where you will collaborate with the staff at PathLight Belize to assess the needs and develop a workplan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Belize will equip you with limited Kriol and Spanish language resources and you may work with a tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Deepen your expertise in trauma-informed practices, youth development frameworks, and psychosocial support.
Develop Kriol and Spanish language skills while being immersed in the Belizean culture and building meaningful relationships.
Apply your professional skills to support vulnerable youth in Belize reach their full potential.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners, which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart)., Couples that serve in this country must be legally married to avoid conflicts that are not aligned with cultural and religious beliefs.
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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.
