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Volunteer Programs
Improving Health Conditions Through Community Health Education

We’re the international Alternative Break specialist. We build relationships with the communities where we are working to determine the real issues and empower volunteers to provide real solutions. There are many programs that offer international volunteer opportunities; however few offer a structured program that offers a safe and healthy environment with full logistical support for Community Health teams to focus on meeting the needs of the community. You are invited to join us any week of the year. During the school year, you'll be teaching in local schools. During the summer, you'll be teaching in summer health learning camps for kids.   

Orphanage Outreach provides a unique opportunity to see the healthcare system and education in the Dominican Republic. My work there confirmed my desire to work in international medicine and shows the importance of education to a sustainable health system.
Karren Lewis, Michigan State University Pre-Health
Pre-med, pre-dental, nursing students, public health students, and anyone interested in health are needed to contribute to our Community Health education program. Community Health education is key to improving health conditions in this economically disadvantaged areas where we are working. Your team will be providing public health education in local schools and rural communities; covering topics including nutrition, hygiene, anatomy, dental health, and more (see bottom of page).

Outreach360 has been working with disadvantaged communities since 1994; since that time over 12,000 volunteers have joined us.  We currently offer programs in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.  This is a well managed, safe, and affordable program.  We have never had an instance of a volunteer's safety being threatened.  The local people are very friendly and pro-American, and we have an excellent reputation in the areas where we serve.

Your Community Health education classes will be taught in Spanish. You will be teaching in teams of 4-5 people. For every four health students, we require you to bring along one Spanish speaker or if you are coming as an individual volunteer and do not speak Spanish, we require you bring along one Spanish speaker. Contact the modern languages department and the Hispanic club at your school and invite the Spanish speakers to get involved on your health trip. It's a great opportunity for Spanish Majors to practice and expand their Spanish, and for native Spanish speakers to make a difference.  They will be glad you asked them!  

Community Health Curriculum (Note: We are currently revamping our curriculum!)
  • Adult Medicine Unit
    • Lesson 1 - Cardiovascular Diseases
    • Lesson 2 - Diabetes
    • Lesson 3 - COPD, Asthma, Pneumonia
    • Lesson 4 - Cancer/Depression
  • Anatomy Unit
    • Lesson 1 - Basic Anatomy
    • Lesson 2 - Organs and Their Functions
    • Lesson 3 - Things That Can Go Wrong
    • Lesson 4 - The Five Senses
  • Infectious Disease Unit
    • Lesson 1 - Basics
    • Lesson 2 -  Malaria, Dengue Fever, and Tuberculosis
    • Lesson 3 - Intestinal Parasites and Diarrheal Illnesses
    • Lesson 4 - Common Colds/Flu
  • Nutrition Unit
    • Lesson 1 - Basic Nutrition
    • Lesson 2 - Food Guide Pyramid
    • Lesson 3 - Vitamins/Minerals and their Deficiencies
    • Lesson 4 - Reading Food Labels and Food Safety
  • Sex Education Unit
    • Lesson 1 - Reproduction
    • Lesson 2 - Pregnancy
    • Lesson 3 - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
    • Lesson 4 - HIV/AIDS
  • Vaccination Unit
    • Lesson 1 - Vaccines and Their Safety
    • Lesson 2 - Diseases that Vaccines Protect Against
    • Lesson 3 - Recommended Childhood Vaccinations
    • Lesson 4 - Adult Vaccination Schedule
  • Dental Health Unit
    • Lesson 1 - Dental Hygiene
    • Lesson 2 - Dental Anatomy
    • Lesson 3 - Cavities and Plaques
    • Lesson 4 - Effects of Poor Dental Hygiene on Body
  • Safety Unit
    • Lesson 1 - Tobacco, Drugs, and Alchohol
    • Lesson 2 - First Aid
    • Lesson 3 - CPR
    • Lesson 4 - Abuse
  • General Health
    • Lesson 1 - Hand Washing
    • Lesson 2 - Personal and Community Cleanliness
    • Lesson 3 - Exercise and Taking a Pulse
    • Lesson 4 - Healthy Skin
  • Lesson Plans Bibliography
Additional Resources