Available Projects

These projects are the chance to stretch beyond your everyday life and be a part of the challenges only found at the edge. It is an opportunity to engage with people working for their own development at the grass roots level.

If crossing boundaries and heading into the unknown, is what you believe you are being called to, then this may be for you. Ask us about the projects that need people - God knows how or where!

If you would like to apply for one of the vacancies to the right, click the following image:

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Volunteer
If you would like to be included on our volunteers registry, please send an email to christina@mahitahi.org, including the following information:
  • First name
  • Surname
  • Contact details
  • Area/s of expertise
  • Date of birth
  • Family status
  • Dependents (please list any dependents you may have)
By providing the above information, you authorise Mahitahi to contact you regarding relevant positions as they arise. Your information will not be provided to any third parties.
 
All Vacant Positions
Vacancies
The Dominican Sisters in Honiara require assistance with English Language training for five sisters who have completed only Grade 6 schooling. The goal is to have them complete Secondary qualifications for entry to Tertiary. Term: 10 months Feb-Nov 2012.    

Vacancies
The community of Tawaro in Small Malaita, Solomon islands require a builder to assist with renovations to their health clinic and building two new staff houses, beginning April 2011. They also require assistance with medical supplies and basic equipment, including a delivery bed. Donations are welcome.   

Vacancies
SCENZA (Supercritical Extraction New Zealand and Australia PTY LTD) is working with the Provincial Health Authorities in East New Britain and New Ireland to trial a new herbal treatment for malaria. Mahitahi is seeking to recruit a Medical Laboratory Technician to work with a volunteer nurse to conduct trials required by the PNG Pharmaceutical Board to authorise distribution of the product.
Term: 1-2 months
Qualifications: Relevant qualifications and experience in medical laboratory work. Experience in a Third World country an advantage.   

Vacancies
The Archdiocese of Honiara requires a builder to coordinate a community project to build a house and then eventually a new church at Mokaruka, on the Weather Coast of Guadalcanal. Access by boat and on foot. Experience in building in a developing country and working cross culturally is essential.   

Vacancies
Don Bosco Technical Institute are seeking assistance of a builder to assist in building new staff houses starting 2012, working as project manager and provide practical training for youth at the centre.   Read More...


 
Volunteering
If we don't have the right position for you just now, you may complete the form to the left to be added to our data base and you will be notified when an assignment comes up in your area of expertise.