A large percentage of the children who attend our free classes are arriving hungry. Food insecurity is a big problem in our community and the goal of the Healthy Snacks program is to provide a protein-filled snack to each child who attends our free classes. A nutritionist provides appropriate recipes. Two local women prepare some of the snacks and our volunteers and interns prepare the rest. The snacks are rich in protein; vitamins; and minerals. For many of our kids; this may be the most nourishing meal of the day. A secondary goal of the Healthy Snack Program is to model locally available healthy food choices.
The Healthy Snacks Ambassador will be responsible for the following:
Our community is welcoming and safe and fronts on the Caribbean Sea! There are two managers on site. Note that we are looking for a 6+ month commitment (ideally 12 months) for this internship. Starting and ending dates are flexible.
Year round
6 months minimum
Adults of any gender 19+
Ideally the candidate has background in public health, nutrition/dietetics or has worked in some type of food service. You will work as part of the management team and will coordinate with the on-site project manager, executive director, and nutritionist /dietician.
Your only cost is housing which is US$21 per week. Your housing also includes purified water and Wi-Fi access. After 6 months your housing will be at no cost.
El Porvenir, Atlantida
