Get Involved with Synergy One Health Expert
Become a vital part of our efforts to enhance rural health through collaborative veterinary and public health initiatives. Your support and involvement are essential to advancing the One Health approach and making a tangible difference in communities.
Join Our Mission to Improve Rural Health Through the One Health Approach
We are dedicated to improving rural health outcomes through the One Health approach. Your involvement can help us achieve our goals.
Become a Member
Our constitution establishes three distinct membership categories, each playing a vital role in advancing our mission to improve rural health outcomes through the One Health approach. Membership is open to professionals and entities engaged in zoonotic disease research, surveillance, control, and related public health activities.
Membership Categories
Associate Members
For supporters and collaborators in related fields who share our commitment to the One Health approach. Associate members contribute expertise and resources to specific projects and initiatives.
Research Affiliates
For academic and research partners who contribute to the scientific foundation of our work. Research affiliates share findings, methodologies, and innovations that enhance our field operations.
How Members Contribute
As established in our constitution, members actively contribute to our organization’s mission through specific professional activities that enhance our impact in rural communities:
Sharing research findings and data to improve intervention strategies
Providing technical assistance during disease outbreak investigations
Supporting community health education programs with expertise and resources
Collaborating in rural health initiatives through field work and assessment
Participating in training and capacity building activities for community health workers
Through these contributions, our members help create sustainable health improvements that benefit rural communities across South Africa. Each member brings unique expertise and perspective that strengthens our integrated approach to complex health challenges.
How to Apply
Membership applications are reviewed by our Governing Board based on established criteria for each membership category:
Submit your application with relevant qualifications and experience
Demonstrate your commitment to the One Health approach
Provide professional references or examples of related work
Applications are reviewed at quarterly board meetings
Successful applicants receive formal membership confirmation
All applications require endorsement by the Governing Board based on established criteria for each membership category.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Roles
At Synergy One Health Expert, volunteers play a vital role in extending our impact across rural communities. Whether you’re a student, professional, or community member, your time and skills can help advance our One Health mission. Explore the various ways you can get involved:
📋 Administrative & Research Volunteers
Support our internal operations and research initiatives by assisting with data entry, literature reviews, report writing, and general administration. Ideal for individuals with strong organizational or academic skills.
🏥 Community Health Volunteers
Work directly with our outreach teams to promote health education, assist during mobile clinics, and engage with community members on basic public health practices and disease prevention strategies.
🌱 Environmental Outreach Volunteers
Help raise awareness about environmental health issues, support clean-up campaigns, and assist in implementing water safety, sanitation, and waste management projects in rural areas.
🐄 Farm Support Volunteers
Assist with animal health campaigns, livestock vaccination drives, and farm hygiene education. Great for those with interest or experience in animal husbandry, agriculture, or veterinary care.
🎉 Event & Fundraising Volunteers
Join our events and fundraising team to help plan, organize, and execute campaigns, workshops, and donor drives. This role supports resource mobilization and public awareness.
🚐 Field Support Volunteers
Provide essential support during outreach activities such as health education workshops and mobile clinic visits. Assist with logistics, community coordination, and on-site setup.
🧬 Technical Specialists
Bring your expertise in laboratory techniques, data analysis, GIS mapping, digital communications, or another specialty to strengthen our project execution and impact measurement.
🗂 Administrative Support Volunteers
Help with day-to-day office operations, document management, scheduling, and communication support to ensure smooth functioning across all departments.
Support Our Work
Donation Options
One-Time Donation
Make an immediate impact with a one-time contribution that supports our current projects and operations. Every donation, regardless of size, helps us deliver integrated health solutions to rural communities.
Monthly Giving
Become a sustaining supporter through regular monthly donations. This reliable funding allows us to plan long-term initiatives and maintain consistent service delivery in the communities we serve.
Project-Specific Support
Direct your contribution to a specific aspect of our work, such as zoonotic disease surveillance, community health education, or environmental health interventions. We’ll provide updates on how your donation is making a difference.
Partner With Us
Partnership Types
Academic Institutions
We collaborate with universities and research institutions to strengthen the scientific foundation of our work, provide training opportunities, and develop innovative approaches to complex health challenges.
Government Agencies
We work with local, provincial, and national government departments to align our activities with public health priorities, leverage resources, and contribute to policy development.
Non-Profit Organizations
We partner with complementary NGOs to create synergies, avoid duplication of efforts, and develop comprehensive solutions to community health challenges.
Corporate Partners
We welcome support from businesses that share our values and want to contribute to improved health outcomes in rural communities through funding, in-kind donations, or employee engagement.
Join Us in Creating Healthier Communities
Whether through membership, volunteering, donation, or partnership, your involvement helps us create healthier, more resilient rural communities across South Africa. Together, we can address the complex health challenges at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health.
