Public Health Investigation Project

Assist with ongoing research projects that seek to further understand the specific health care needs of communities within the San Ignacio and Orange Walk District.  You will work with WeBelize staff and health care professionals, local organizations, and community leaders in an effort to conduct scientifically sound and relevant research.  Research projects seek to determine the prevalence of specific diseases, to elucidate risk factors for such cases, and to pinpoint possible areas for appropriate and effective intervention.  Results from such research will be used to formulate and guide health education initiatives, as well as be prepared for publication in public health journals.

Octavia Waight 

Help care for those who cannot care for themselves. At Octavia Waight Center, you have the opportunity to participate in nursing, physiotherapy, geriatric care, and general health care. You will focus on establishing emotional relationships with patients who would otherwise have few or no visitors. Volunteers also have the opportunity to design and implement various programs to meet other needs of patients.

Public Health Campaigns

Develop and Assist with ongoing research projects that seek to further understand the specific health care needs of communities within the Orange Walk District and Cayo District of Belize. You will work with WeBelize staff and health care professionals, local organizations, and community leaders in an effort to conduct scientifically sound and relevant research. Research projects seek to determine the prevalence of specific diseases, to elucidate risk factors for such cases, and to pinpoint possible areas for appropriate and effective intervention. Results from such research will be used to formulate and guide health education initiatives, as well as be prepared for publication in public health journals.