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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Periodically
AWF is looking for volunteers in our Washington and Nairobi offices. AWF is grateful to
occasionally receive offers of contributed services and technical assistance from
professionals in different fields. Our operating environment in the United States and in
Africa does not always allow us to accept such offers. However where the services offered
meet a pressing and strategic need of the organization, such a contribution can make a
huge contribution to our organization and mission. For more information about volunteer
opportunities please email africanwildlife@awf.org
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Greenpeace is the world`s
leading environmental campaigning organisation. As a co-ordinating body of over 30
national and regional offices worldwide, Greenpeace International is at the forefront in
placing environmental issues at the top of the global agenda. Greenpeace values a diverse
staff. Pirate fishing, whales, marine pollution, ancient forests, logging Can you
prioritise? But still handle it all? Are you experienced? And innovative? Here`s what we
need:
Volunteers
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There is a lot to be done
when protecting the planet for future generations and help is always welcome.
Greenpeace International is based in Amsterdam and we have volunteering opportunities for
those who are interested in helping us out in the office. In order to volunteer at the
office, you must be in possession of an EU passport or valid Dutch Working permit. The
availability of volunteer opportunities at the office varies depending on availability
of staff and resources.
If you would like to volunteer at our office you need to send an email to this address recruitment@ams.greenpeace.org , with a
copy of your c.v, letting us know which department you would like to volunteer in and what
times you would be available.
If you would like to volunteer as an activist, you need to contact your local Greenpeace
Office and enquire there as to what opportunities that office may have for you. You can
find contact information for all of our offices world-wide at: http://www.greenpeace.org/international_en/contact/index-int
You can also take action with us via your computer by signing up as a cyberactivist: just
go to the http://act.greenpeace.org/
Cyberactivist Centre to sign up for a newsletter. We'll send you free information about
what you can do to help win campaigns for the environment.
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The Environmental Law Institute is seeking:
Research Intern
The Environmental Law
Institute, a non-profit research and education center in Washington, DC, seeks
individuals to conduct research on natural resource protection and pollution prevention.
Interns work directly with staff attorneys, scientists and economists on a variety of
projects. Substantive areas of focus include: land use policy, public participation in
environmental regulation, biodiversity, air quality, public health, hazardous waste and
brownfields, wetlands and watershed policy, international environmental policy,
environmental management systems, and environmental enforcement. Interns conduct library
and internet research, attend and report on outside events, review and summarize
scholarly material, assist with preparation for environmental training courses, conduct
telephone interviews, and perform various administrative tasks. Positions are available
throughout the academic year (minimum 15 hours/week) and during the summer (full-time).
Candidates should possess superior research, writing and interpersonal communication
skills, as well as a strong desire to gain knowledge of the environmental field. A strong
academic background is required, but specific environmental experience is not mandatory.
Applicants must have completed freshman year of college. Compensation is not available,
but a small transportation stipend is provided.
To apply, send a cover letter explaining
interest and availability, resume (include overall GPA), and 3-5 page analytical writing
sample to:
Intern Coordinator
Environmental Law Institute
1616 P Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: (202) 939-3868
or e-mail to internsearch@eli.org (Word or
WordPerfect Format)
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Earthjustice
is the nonprofit law firm for the environment, representing—without
charge—hundreds of public interest clients, large and small. Earthjustice works
through the courts to safeguard public lands, national forests, parks, and wilderness
areas; to reduce air and water pollution; to prevent toxic contamination; and to preserve
endangered species and wildlife habitat.
Founded in 1971 as Sierra Club
Legal Defense Fund, Earthjustice has played a leading role in shaping the development of
environmental law. From eight offices across the country Earthjustice attorneys take on
powerful special interests and win. Throughout our history, we have achieved many landmark
legal victories.
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and Spring Externs - Hawai, Honolulu - Type: Intern and Volunteer |
Description:
Law clerks participate as members of our staff, and are expected to perform legal and
factual research, draft research memoranda and legal documents, attend court hearings and
client meetings, participate in press conferences, and other activities as our case load
demands.
How to Apply: Please send
cover letter, resume, college and law school transcripts (unofficial accepted), names and
phone numbers of three references (at least one should be a law school professor) and
writing sample. Applications accepted year-round.
Location:
223 South King Street, #400
Honolulu, HI 96813-4501
(808) 599-2436
eajushi@earthjustice.org
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Habitat
for Humanity`s International Volunteer Positions
The following volunteer positions are currently available at Headquarters in Americus,
Georgia. These positions inclue a modest stipend, housing, and health insurance. For more
information about these volunteer opportunities, please contact Volunteer Support Services
at +1-(229)924-6935 ext. 2377 or send e-mail to vsd@hfhi.org
. You can also download an application packet and print it out with Adobe`s free Acrobat
Reader software.
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COUNTERPART
INTERNATIONAL
Founded in 1965, Counterpart
is a diverse, tax-exempt, non-profit, international development organization
dedicated to promoting capacity for civil society infrastructures, private enterprise,
environmental resource management, humanitarian relief and healthcare. Our work with local
partners-nongovernmental organizations, lenders, businesses, governments and other
institutions- helps them solve their own, self- defined economic, ecological, political
and social problems in ways that are sustainable, practical and independent.
COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL Intern - Washington, DC
The goal of the Counterpart International internship program is to expose students and
those early in their careers to work in a stimulating environment devoted to developing
capabilities in developing nations. Under the guidance of Counterpart staff, interns will
assist in various tasks supporting Counterpart`s programs and operations. Counterpart
makes its internship opportunities available to qualified candidates each semester,
including summer. Beginning and ending dates, as well as weekly schedule, are established
jointly with each intern. Internship stipends are $6.25 per hour up to $1,000 per month.
Payment is made semi-monthly on the 15th and 30th of each month as earned. Internships
do not provide employment benefits available to permanent staff. Interns are responsible
for their own travel and housing. Letters of application should indicate the preferred
type of assignment, the period of time for which the internship is sought, the number of
hours per week potentially available, and the date by which the appointment to
Counterpart`s internship program must be confirmed. Internship positions are available in
the following operations/programs: Humanitarian Assistance/Relief Organizational
Development Community Development Relief and Food Security Environmental and Natural
Resources Small Enterprise Development Program proposal and business development Finance
and Accounting Human Resources Management Requirements: Successful internship candidates
will be eligible for employment in the United States and possess the following
qualifications: Available during regular business hours (9-5, Mondays-Fridays) for a
minimum of 10 hours weekly; Undergraduate-level coursework in a field relevant to his/her
internship assignment; Facility with computer software for word processing; spreadsheet
and database experience preferred); facility with internet-based research and utilities;
Effective interpersonal skills; and Dependability and initiative. To apply for a specific
position or assignment, or to have your resume included in our applicant databank, submit
your application letter, including salary requirements, and resume via the website-based
resume registry. Respond to the questions in the registry so your resume can be easily
accessed when a suitable position is available. Applications for specific positions listed
on the website must include the applicable position code in the resume registry field
requesting this information. We strongly urge candidates to submit their resumes to
Counterpart electronically via the website. We will accept application letters and resumes
via fax and parcel post only if the position code is identified in the subject line (for
faxes) and/or referenced on the front of the envelope (for parcel post delivery). Human
Resources Counterpart International, Inc. 1200 18th Street, N.W., Suite 1200 Washington,
DC 20036 Fax: +1-202-296-9679 Email: hr@counterpart.org
We are unable to accept telephone inquiries.
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UNICEF believes that the
protection of children is crucial to their survival, health, and well-being.
Unfortunately, millions of children are exploited, millions are abused, millions are
victims of violence. Every day, they are bought and sold, imported and exported like
consumable things. Children are forced to be soldiers, prostitutes, sweatshop workers,
servants.
Abuse, exploitation and violence –
disgraceful as they are – usually occur in private. They are often elements in
organized crime and corruption. only time reveals the consequences: children uneducated,
unhealthy and impoverished.
UNICEF believes that everyone
has a responsibility to see that children are safe. We work with individuals, civic
groups, governments and the private sector to help create protective environments for
them. Healthy, nurturing surroundings allow children to resist abuse and avoid
exploitation. Caring environments fortify children against harm in the same way that
proper nutrition and good health care fortify them against disease.
UNICEF
Internship Programme
To be considered for an internship in UNICEF, you must meet these requirements: You should
be a currently enrolled graduate or post-graduate student in a field related to
international or social development, child survival or development or management. You must
be enrolled during the proposed internship period. We do not accept undergraduates. You
should be fluent in English and one other UNICEF working language i.e. French or
Spanish. Your academic performance should be excellent, as demonstrated by recent
university or institution records. Your application for an internship should be supported
by your university or related institution. A minimum requirement is a letter from one of
your professors supporting your application. Additional consideration will be given for
any past work experiences. However, please keep in mind that even if you meet these
qualifications, there is no guarantee of placement. We receive many more applications from
qualified candidates than we can place. Placement is subject to availability of meaningful
assignments and supervisors willing to invest the time in working with an intern.
If I am accepted what kind of work will I be doing?
This will depend on the needs of the office to which you are assigned, your
qualifications and interests. If you have specific interests or requirements for your
university course, you should include this on the application form. Most interns work
on a project or several projects which will benefit both them and UNICEF, such as
limited research or studies and creating or improving databases or Web sites.
How long is the programme?
For the internship to be worthwhile and effective, interns will be accepted for a minimum
period of 6 weeks and a maximum of 16 weeks. Please note due to the high number of
applicants for internships, we will permit only one internship per applicant.
Can I get financial support from UNICEF?
UNICEF does not provide financial support for interns. All successful applicants are
expected to make their own arrangements for travel, lodging and living expenses during the
internship period.
Do I need to be at the office full-time?
While most of our internships are full time, quite a number are not. How long and how
often you work in the office depends on the project and office you are assigned to.
Sometimes there are projects that can be done on a part-time basis.
When should I apply?
As the need for interns vary and is on-going throughout the year, we do not have any
specific periods or deadlines for applications. If you would like to do an internship
within a specific time frame, please e-mail your applications at least 2-3 months in
advance and we will try to accommodate your request. We will contact you if we are able to
find you an internship position. If we have not contacted you, you may assume that there
is no suitable opening for you at this time.
What is the application procedure?
You will need to complete the following form and e-mail this to: internships@unicef.org : An application form,
available in Word 97 or print the PDF version* for the UNICEF Internship Programme. Please
note, if you are filling out the PDF version, you will need to scan the document in order
to e-mail us your application. (*The latest version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you
to view, navigate and print PDF files. If you do not have the Reader, you can retrieve
one for your platform free of charge from Adobe Systems Inc., install it according to
the instructions given, and configure it for use with your World Wide Web browser.)
Prepare the following documents which you will need if you are called for an interview and
offered a position: A letter from your university or institution, certifying your
enrollment, course of study and expected date of graduation/degree. Provide a copy of an
up-to-date university transcript or equivalent institutional record. Obtain two letters of
recommendation, one of which should be from a college professor. The application form
covers the conditions of the internship. Please note that we cannot consider incomplete
applications. one common omission is to not include information about your health
insurance and life (accidental death/serious injury) insurance. You cannot be accepted as
an intern if you do not have the necessary health and life insurance coverage.
To whom should I apply?
For internships in New York, please e-mail your completed forms to: internships@unicef.org For internships in
all other offices, your application should be sent directly to the head of the office
concerned. The Head of Office has the authority to accept qualified interns. Please see
list of addresses of UNICEF field offices. You should be aware that many of our offices do
not provide internships on a regular basis. They are often working in conditions which
preclude the possibility of effectively supervising an intern. For instance, our Croatia
office has asked us to inform you that they cannot provide internships.
Should I arrange an interview?
No, if UNICEF wants to interview you, either in person or by phone, we shall contact you.
Please do not call us.
Is there anything else I should know?
Employment prospects: The UNICEF internship programme is not connected with employment,
and there should be no expectancy of such. Interns cannot apply for posts advertised
internally to UNICEF staff during the period of internship. Publication of Information: No
papers or reports may be published based on information obtained from UNICEF during the
internship without the explicit written authorisation by the Head of Office or Division
Director. UN Internship Programme: UNICEF`s Internship Programme is independent of the
United Nations. If you are interested in the UN Internship Programme, write to: Internship
Co-ordinator, Recruitment Programmes Section, Room 2500, Office of Personnel Services,
United Nations, New York, N.Y. 10017.
United Nations Volunteer (UNV) Programme
If you have an undergraduate degree, several years of work experience and are interested
in long term volunteer opportunities in developing countries, you may be eligible for
entry into the United Nations Volunteer (UNV) programme. This is a United Nations common
programme, which recruits volunteers for assignments throughout the United Nations system,
including UNICEF. Application procedures and information are available at the UNV Web
site. UNICEF does not recruit volunteers directly. Volunteer opportunities are offered
through the U.S. Fund for UNICEF in the case of US-based volunteer work. Similarly, UNICEF
National Committees in other industrialized countries can provide information on
volunteer activities for their respective citizens. For US-based volunteer opportunities:
please contact the U.S. Fund for UNICEF for information on volunteer opportunities
throughout the United States. The mailing address is: United States Fund for UNICEF, 333
East 38th Street, 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10016. If you are a national of an
industrialized country, you may contact the UNICEF National Committee in your home country
for further information.
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 Welcome
to the
United Nations
1. Headquarters Internship Programme |
The objective of the internship programme
is threefold:
- to provide a framework by which graduate and
post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to United
Nations offices where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical
work assignments;
- to expose them to the work of the United
Nations; and
- to provide UN offices with the assistance of
highly qualified students specialized in various professional fields.
This internship programme is for the United
Nations Secretariat New York only.
The United Nations Headquarters Secretariat
Internship Programme is offered on a two-month basis three times a year:
- Mid-January to mid-March (Spring Session)
- Early June to early August (Summer Session)
- Early September to end-October (Fall
Session)
The programme is normally full-time, i.e.,
interns are expected to work five days a week (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) in the department or
office of the Secretariat which has selected them, carrying out their tasks under the
supervision of a staff member - the supervisor.
To qualify for the United Nations
Headquarters Secretariat Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
- Applicants must be enrolled in a degree
program in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of
application and during the internship; or
- Applicants pursuing their studies in
countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages
must have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent
institution towards the completion of a degree.
- Undergraduates (for instance, students
pursuing a Bachelor's degree) are not eligible.
You may use the following table to check yourself about the basic qualifications for the
internship programme before you send the application:
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Check Table: |
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Yes |
1. You are enrolled in a masters or Ph D
programme (or similar programme) in a graduate school at the time of application and also
during the internship, or
You are pursuing studies in countries where higher education is not divided into
undergraduate and graduate stages and have completed at least four years of university
studies. |
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visa and to arrange your travel to the United Nations Headquarters in New York. |
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travel, accommodation, as well as living expenses of the internship (approx. US$5,000). |
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| 4. If selected, you will be able to show
proof valid medical insurance coverage and provide a medical certificate stating that you
are in good health. |
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| 5. You are able to communicate fluently in
English and/or French. |
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Note: To be
eligible, you must answer "Yes" to all 5 questions.
If you answer "No" to one or more of the above question(s), you should
consider postponing your application until the above requirements are met.
Eligible candidates interested in doing an
internship at the United Nations Headquarters in New York must submit:
- A completed, official UN Internship Application
Form (P.135) in English or French ;
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae (resume); and
- An essay (150-250 words) stating the reasons
for which they are seeking an internship with the United Nations Headquarters Secretariat.
Applications are to be submitted no earlier
than 12 months and no later than 4 months before the start of the desired internship
period:
Incomplete or incorrect applications will
not be considered.
Applicants will be informed of the outcome
as soon as the selection process has been finalized. In most cases, selected candidates
will be informed several months in advance. However, the review may take longer in certain
cases, and it may therefore not be possible to notify the selected candidates until later
on.
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United Nations
Stages d'études au Service de l'Information à Genève
Dans le cadre
des efforts menés par les Nations Unies dans le domaine de l'éducation, le Service de
l'information de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève organise chaque année un Stage
d'études pour des jeunes diplômés d'études supérieures du monde entier. Ce stage
permet d'approfondir leurs connaissances des activités de l'Organisation des Nations
Unies et des institutions qui lui sont rattachées. Le Stage d'études se tient les trois
premières semaines de juillet au Palais des Nations.
Détails
Le programme
est en français et en anglais, sans service d'interprétation. Une bonne maîtrise des
deux langues est donc essentielle.
Ce programme
comprend des exposés-débats par des hauts fonctionnaires des Nations Unies et des
institutions spécialisées à Genève. Ces séances se tiennent entre 9h30 et 12h30.
Les groupes de
travail ont lieu entre 14h30 et 17h30 et traîtent des thèmes suivants:
- Droits de
l'homme et affaires humanitaires
- Développement
durable
- Environnement
A la clôture
du stage, les participants doivent rédiger un rapport sur les discussions des groupes de
travail.
Candidature
Seuls les
étudiants à plein temps en troisième cycle peuvent présenter leur candidature. L'âge
requis est entre 23 et 35 ans. La
participation au Stage d'études est gratuite.
Aucun frais de
voyage, ni de séjour ne sont pris en charge par les Nations Unies
Les
formulaires de candidature sont disponibles auprès du bureau des Nations Unies le plus
proche desservant le pays. on peut aussi les obtenir à l'adresse suivante:
Stage d'étude
Section des relations publiques, Salle C.319
Service de l'information
Office des Nations Unies à Genève
Palais des Nations
1211 Genève 10
Suisse
Télephone +41 22 917 23 17
Fax : +41 22 917 01 65
Email : pbannerjee@unog.ch
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Médecins
Sans Frontières (also known as Doctors Without Borders or MSF)
delivers emergency aid to victims of armed conflict, epidemics, and natural and man-made
disasters, and to others who lack health care due to social or geographical isolation.
MSF was
founded in 1971 by a small group of French doctors who believed that all people have the
right to medical care regardless of race,religion, creed or political affiliation, and
that the needs of these people supersede respect for national borders. It was the first
non-governmental organization to both provide emergency medical assistance and publicly
bear witness to the plight of the populations they served.
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering in the
field with Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Our work would not be
possible without your support. We hope that you have already taken time to read other
sections of our website in order to fully understand what we do. If you haven't already,
please go to the "About Us" section and read the following:
What is Doctors Without
Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)?
The MSF
Charter
Where Do We
Work?
What Do We Do?
Volunteering
FAQ
Please read
this section of our website carefully, as it answers many frequently asked questions, and
should give you a good idea of whether you meet the requirements for working with our
organization. If you believe you meet these requirements and would like to volunteer. with
MSF, please fill out the application at the end of this section and and send it to MSF
along with all necessary supporting documents.
Please note: MSF recruits
experienced medical and non-medical personnel.
An in-person interview at one of our offices, located in New York and Los Angeles, or
selected other locations, is an indispensable part of the recruitment process for all
applicants. If you do not reside in the United States and are unable to come to the United
States for an interview, please refer to a list of MSF world offices to see
whether there is an MSF office in your own, or a nearby, country to which you can apply.
Please note that MSF is unable to cover expenses related to the interview process or to
assist applicants living outside the United States in obtaining visas.
The minimum
commitment for a first-time volunteer is six months, although a nine-month to one-year
assignment is more typical.
(General surgeons and anesthesiologists with extensive experience may be accepted for
shorter assignments, of six weeks or more). International volunteers work closely with
staff members recruited in the project country, often as colleagues and sometimes in a
supervisory or training capacity. The specific needs of individual missions dictate
volunteer selections, and regrettably, it is not always possible to accept the services of
willing and capable professionals. In addition, most MSF projects cannot accommodate
highly specialized practitioners or individuals with limited availability or work
experience.
If you have any questions after having read this section of our website, please click
here to email your question, or call the Human Resources Department at
+1-212-679-6800.
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CATHOLIC NETWORK VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Cabrini Mission Corps
Contact: Madeline Bialecki Phone: +1-610-971-0821 Email: cmcorps@aol.com
. Urgently needed, a Spanish-speaking nurse or health educator for Programa Cielo in
Chicago. This health outreach of St. Anthony Hospital serves the Mexican immigrant
community of Pilsen/Little Village. Proficiency in Spanish is required.
Catholic Medical Mission Board - CMMB
Contact: Rosemary DeCostanzo, PA, MPH Phone: +1-800-678-5659 ext-32 Email: rdecostanzo@cmmb.org
CMMB`s Medical Volunteer Program has an immediate need for a:
OB/GYN MD - Misikhu Mission Hospital, Kenya Pediatrician - Misikhu Mission Hospital, Kenya
Pediatrician - Angkor Children`s Hospital, Cambodia Pediatric Nurse - Kinerberg Hospital,
Kosovo General Surgeon - St,. Mary`s Hospital, Papua New Guinea General Practice Physician
or FP MD - Laisamis Hospital, Kenya General Practice Physician or FP MD - Kyeni Hospital,
Kenya RN or LPN - Shekinah Clinic, Tamale, Kenya General Practice Physician or FP MD -
Tobora, Tanzania Radiologist - Nyeri Consolata Hospital, Kenya Pharmacist - St. Joseph`s
Mission Hospital, Migori, Kenya Lab and/or Radiology Tech - St. Joseph`s Hospital, Guyana
Some positions are for a minimum of 6 months but 1 year preferred. The work of volunteers
is an important component in CMMB`s quest to improve the quality and increase the
accessibility of health-care throughout the developing world. Volunteers may address needs
through direct patient care, and/or provide training to help upgrade existing skills of
local health care providers. CMMB provides long-term volunteers with a modest monthly
stipend, travel and visa costs and medivac insurance. The health care facility provides
room and board.
Christian Appalachian Project - CAP
Contact: Elizabeth Fritz Phone: USA 800-755-5322 Email: volunteer@chrisapp.org Immediate
one–year volunteer opportunities with the Christian Appalachian Project in Eastern
Kentucky: Summer camp Working with children birth to 5 years in our child and family
development centers Home repair Serving people with disabilities Serving families in
crisis in transitional living Benefits include room and board, $100 monthly stipend,
health insurance, possible AmeriCorps Education Award, Loan Deferment information.
Edmundite Missions Corps
Contact: Amy Fabricius, Director Email: theemc@juno.com
The Edmundite Missions Corps of Selma, Alabama is partnering with Heifer Project
International, the Selma Youth Development Center, the Southern Beef Growers Cooperative,
and several other organizations to sponsor the Selma-based Small Farm and Community Garden
Internship. Please pass this information on to any potential applicants you may know. To
apply for the position, go to the Edmundite Missions Corps website ( http://www.edmunditemissionscorps.org/ )
and click on `Volunteer`. In the initial application phase, applicants need to submit
only the basic application form, not the health form, self-evaluation form, or
recommendations. (Disregard any deadlines listed on the website. The intern will serve
as an Edmundite Mission Corps volunteer in all respects except term of service and job
duties.) Please direct any questions to Amy Fabricius, Edmundite Missions Corps Director,
+1-(334) 874-3798, director@edmunditemissionscorps.org,
or to Gus Heard-Hughes at Phone: +1-(205) 755-9226 Fax: +1-(205) 280-0175 E-mail: gusheardhughes@hotmail.com
Franciscan Outreach Association
Contact: Avril Murray Phone: +1-773-278-6724 Email: volunteer@franoutreach.org Franciscan
Outreach located in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking volunteers for the Marquard Center (our
dining room for adults and families) and the Franciscan House of Mary and Joseph (our
overnight shelter for adults). These ministries provide the opportunity to minister
directly to the poor and homeless. Benefits include room and board, medical/dental
insurance, a monthly stipend of $200,two days off per week, two weeks vacation, AmeriCorp
Education Award and Loan Deferment. Please help us in our ministry to serve the homeless
of Chicago.
Gateway Vincentian Volunteers
Contact: Jim Ryan Phone: USA 888-771-7220 toll-free Email: gatevol@aol.com We have an urgent need for
volunteers to work on the southside of St. Louis City, Missouri. We need volunteers to
work in the following areas: Parish ministry which service the homeless and needy Women
abuse shelter and drop-in center Social service agency located in housing project on
southside Health care services Criminal justice ministry in the city`s jails
Runaway/homeless youth We provide a $100 per month stipend, health insurance,
transportation expenses, AmeriCorp Education Award. Our volunteers live with Vincentian
priests and brother and share a wonderful community life.
Good Shepherd Volunteers
Contact: Maureen McGowan, RGS Phone: +1-888-668-6478 x780 toll-free Email: goodshepvol@aol.com GSV is looking for
volunteers for the following positions: Proyecto Nino, Washington, DC Volunteer would work
closely with children in this Day Care Program that works with mostly low income Hispanic
immigrants. Good Shepherd Mediation Program, Philadelphia, PA Volunteer would multi task
in this proactive approach to violence and hostile communication. All volunteers will live
together in community with other volunteers while focusing on the concepts of
simplicity, community living, spirituality, and social justice. Volunteers are provided
with room, board and a modest stipend. Volunteers receive health insurance, professional
supervision and periodic retreats and trainings during the year.
Gould Farm
Contact: Cindy Meyers Phone: +1-413-528-1804 ext-17 Gould Farm, a progressive mental
health community and working farm in Monterey, MA, seeks individuals for the following
position: Cook Cooking meals for our therapeutic community and teaching cooking skills to
adults with mental illness. All volunteers, staff and their families live on our 600
acre property. All positions involve learning to judge the skill and motivation levels of
the people we serve. $250/month stipend, staff housing, meals, medical insurance, and
AmeriCorps Education Award available. Open immediately, one-year commitment preferred.
Hopewell Inn
Contact: Betsie Arvin Phone: USA 800-632-0455 x106 Email: hopewell@orwell.net . Hopewell Inn needs a volunteer
to work in its Farm and Gardens Vocational Program. Hopewell is a small non-profit
committed to the holistic treatment of adults with mental illness. It is also a 333 acre
working farm with a year round greenhouse. While employing clinical staff for counseling
and medications needs, we emphasize the healing nature of farm work and the support of
community living. Through meaningful work and close connections with people, we help our
residents regain the skills needed to lead full and productive lives. As a Farm and
Gardens volunteer, you would be leading a small group of workers in the care of our
livestock, barns, grounds or greenhouse. Winter work can include snow shoveling, making
maple syrup or indoor work projects. We need a well-rounded person who enjoys working with
people. 2 to 4 years of college and a 1 year commitment is preferred. Must have a drivers
license. Experience in human service or farm work is helpful. Musical talent a plus. We
offer a stipend of $250, full room & board, 2 wk vacation and health insurance (for 1
year of service). To apply send resume & cover letter to: Betsie Arvin, Hopewell Inn,
P.O. Box 193, Mesopotamia Ohio 44439. Calls and e-mails also welcome! This is an immediate
opening.
Ignatian Lay Volunteer Program
Contact: Kristina Snyder Phone: 888-831-4686 Email: ksnyder@ilvc.org.
The Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corps (ILVC) provides local, non-residential volunteer
opportunities for retirees. Volunteers work two days per week with the materially poor and
participate in a program of spiritual reflection. Applications are currently being
accepted in the following regions: Baltimore; Washington, DC; Philadelphia; Southern New
Jersey; Metropolitan New York; Syracuse, Rochester, and Elmira, NY; Chicago; Cleveland;
Detroit; and San Diego.
IHM Volunteer Program
Contact: Sr. Eileen Coleman, IHM Phone: +1-570-963-2480 Email: coleme@sistersofihm.org. IHM Volunteer
Program is searching for a volunteer to work in parish outreach with a Latino community in
Williamstown, NC. Working with the pastoral associate, the volunteer would participate in
outreach to the parish, to elderly, and to families. Spanish is helpful, but not
necessary. Room and board, stipend, and health insurance provided. Opportunities available
immediately.
L`Arche Harbor House
Contact: Dottie Klein Phone: +1-904-744-4435 Email: larchfl@aol.com.
L`Arche Harbor House, a L`Arche community in Jacksonville, FL, seeks assistants to
live and share their lives with adults who are developmentally disabled. Responsibilities
include: assisting in creating a home, developing relationships with members, assisting
with personal care and community life. Stipend, room and board, insurance, and formation
in L`Arche spirituality and mission.
Millvale Franciscan Volunteer program
This is for an AmeriCorp VISTA member and is for 1 year. Contact: Sister Donna Stephenson
Change a Heart: Millvale Franciscan Volunteer Program 146 Hawthorne Road Pittsburgh, PA
15209 Phone: +1-(412) 821-0861 FAX: +1- 412-821-3318 Placement: St. Francis Center for
Respite Care and Rehabilitation Area: Cayey, Puerto Rico Description: The Center is an
adult Day Center for people suffering with Alzheimer`s Disease. It is one of two centers
in Puerto Rico. Job Description: To expand services already provided by the Center: 1.
develop an effective Caregiver support program:training, workshops,fundraising 2. develop
a home-care program 3. recruit, train and find funding sources for additonal volunteers to
work in the home as caregivers Skills and Qualifications: 1. bi-lingual: speak, read,
write fluently in English and Spanish 2. able to take initiative 3. good communication
skills - written and verbal 4. good organizational skills 5. experience writing proposals,
but not necessary 6. comfortable meeting with Senators, mayors, and people of limited
means 7. comfortable with people suffering from Alzheimer`s Disease 8. Valid driver`s
license. Age: 21-35 single, Christian Benefits: Room and board, stipend, medical insurance
San Miguel Middle School
Contact: Michael Anderer-McClelland Phone: +1-773-890-1481 Email: manderer@juno.com. Urgently needed: 8th Grade
teacher at an alternative Catholic Middle School in the Back of the Yards Neighborhood in
Chicago. This innovative, extended day, year round school serves a predominantly Mexican
population.
Share Foundation with the Handicapped
Contact: Kathleen Kelly Phone: +1-219-778-2585 Email: share@niia.net.
Our goal is to provide peaceful community living for adults with mental
retardation. Two full-time live-in house managers (one male and one female) needed to
provide companionship and guidance to two mildly to moderately mentally retarded adults in
Northwest Indiana. College degree preferred, experience with developmentally disabled
helpful. one-year commitment. Room and board, health insurance, $200 weekly salary, two
days off per week, $1200 bonus following year`s completion. Training provided.
Vida Volunteers
Contact: Barbara Graham Phone: +1-719-589-5192 Email: vida@slvccs.org.
Vida Volunteers is a lay volunteer community of service, simplicity and justice in
Southern Colorado. Volunteers are needed for an August 21st start date. Volunteers receive
room and board, a monthly personal stipend, health insurance, orientation and retreat
programs, student loan deferments and educational grant when possible. Positions still
needing volunteers are: Homeless Shelter, Domestic Violence Program, Nurses, and
Self-Sufficiency Programs.
Working Boys` Center
Contact: Pat Parks Phone: +1-262-784-7448 Email: jparks@wi.rr.com.
The Working Boys` Center in Quito, Ecuador, is in need of volunteers for next year.
Our year goes from Sept 9 to Aug 1. All volunteers must speak Spanish. Volunteers
primarily teach and minister to the needs of the people. Room and board is provided.
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Bread
for the World is a nationwide Christian citizens movement seeking justice for the world's
hungry people by lobbying our nation's decision makers. seeks justice for hungry people by
engaging in research and education on policies related to hunger and development.
INTERNSHIPS WITH BREAD FOR THE WORLD
Bread for the World has a comprehensive internship program.
The Program
Bread for the World is Christian in founding (interfaith), but we won`t make you say any
Hail Mary`s before you get down to work. We`re open to anybody who wants to help and our
staff includes people with a wide range of life experience and religious beliefs
(Christian and others). But if your Christianity is important to you, our intern program
offers you a unique opportunity to combine your faith commitment with supervised learning,
personal development and work experience to seek justice for those who are hungry in the
United States and abroad. The program encourages participation from students, persons
making career changes, retired professionals, professionals on sabbatical and persons
beginning new career paths. BFW/BFWI actively seeks diversity among our interns.
Schedule
Application Deadline Position Offered Starting Date Summer April 1 May 1 2nd Monday in
June Fall July 1 August 1 2nd Monday in September Winter/Spring November 1 December 1 2nd
Monday in January
Placement
Intern positions are available in the Washington, D.C., office of Bread for the World.
Length varies from three months to one year. one-month internships are also available
for students needing to fulfill field placement requirements. Applicants are matched to
specific jobs on the basis of background, skills, interests, as well as needs of the
organization.
Opportunities for interns
Intern positions are available in the following departments: Administration, Church
Relations, Communications, Development and Member Services, Government Relations,
Grassroots Organizing and Bread for the World Institute. Each position is designed to
inform the intern about public policy and the legislative process and to sharpen
professional and organizational skills.
What can you find yourself doing?
Responding to inquiries about Bread for the World Helping leaders organize local chapters,
campus groups and statewide networks Organizing conferences and field work and nurture
grassroots volunteer leadership Helping with mass mailings and phone calls Developing and
maintaining relationships with the media Maintaining accurate membership records Assisting
with research and writing Attending hearings on Capitol Hill Monitoring past BFW
legislation Carrying out outreach and promotional efforts to churches
What Does Bread for the World Provide? - Training and Supervision
Intern supervisors provide orientation and ongoing training in relations to the work
area, job description and general office procedures. Additional orientation includes the
history of Bread for the World, information about intra-office functions and an overview
of the issues and legislative agenda.
Compensation
A limited number of interns are provided a stipend. Most interns are self-supporting. All
interns filling nonstipended positions are responsible for their own incomes and must be
assured of adequate support for the duration of their internships. Bread for the World
reimburses transportation costs to and from work in the Washington, DC, area as well as
other work-incurred expenses. Stipended interns receive an annual salary, and medical and
life insurance. Terms for the stipended interns range from six months to one year.
Academic credit
Bread for the World is cited by many colleges and universities as an organization in which
students can experience beneficial internships. Let us know immediately if help is needed
in arranging credit.
Housing Information
Interns are responsible for securing their own housing. Bread for the World can provide
information about housing opportunities to the intern before they arrive in Washington,
D.C.
To apply write to the address below for an application, or use our on-line application.
Katherine
Simmons Human Resource Manager Bread for the World 50 F Street, NW, Suite 500 Washington,
DC 20001
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INTERNSHIPS and VOLUNTEER with MERCY CORPS
VOLUNTEER
Mercy Corps greatly appreciates the volunteers and interns that work at our Portland,
Oregon headquarters. Our programs and staff are continually growing and our need for
volunteers is expanding as well. To apply for a volunteer position in Portland, please
send it - along with a cover letter and/or resume - to the address below. We will call you
if an appropriate position is available at the time we receive your application. If there
is not an appropriate position available at this time, you are encouraged to contact us at
a later date. Please allow a month between the time you send in your application until you
request that we post it another time. Your resume and application will be kept on file
for future use. If you have any questions, please contact: Sarah Harrison, BSCD Mercy
Corps 3015 SW First Ave Portland, OR 97201, e-mail: mailto:positions@mercycorps.org
Internship
To apply for a intern position, please send it - along with a cover letter and/or resume -
to the address below. For more information about the intern program, please download
Intern Program and HQ Profile. If you have any questions, please contact: Internship
Coordinator Mercy Corps 3015 SW First Ave Portland, OR 97201 +1-503.796.6800 or USA
800-292-3355, e-mail: jobs@mercycorps.org
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Global Health Council Internships
Global Health Council is a US-based, nonprofit membership organization that was created 27
years ago to identify priority world health problems and to report on them to the US
public, Congress, international and domestic government agencies, academic institutions
and the global health community. The Council is an umbrella organization composed of
professionals in the health-care field, non-governmental and governmental organizations,
academic institutions, foundations and corporations. The Council`s mission is to promote
better health around the world by assisting all who work for improvement and equity in
global health to secure the information and resources they need to work effectively.
Toward this end, the Council serves its members through work in advocacy, by building
alliances, and communicating experiences and best practices.
GHC Internships
Global Health Council offers a limited number of internships that are filled subject to
the needs of its departments. Students must belong to an academic institution, which is a
member of the Global Health Council (exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis).
Global Health Council offers its interns a monthly stipend of $200 with a minimum
investment of 30 hours per week. Typical assignments include:
Legislative Internship (DC based)
- Perform background research on select global health issues, monitor congressional
hearings, track legislation, votes, and congressional positions on global health issues.
Responsible for writing legislative updates for the Council`s Global Healthlink
publication and website and assisting the organization of technical and policy seminars.
Grassroots Internship (DC based)
- Help maintain communication with the Council`s growing grassroots advocacy network and
aid in the preparation of advocacy e-mail broadcasts. Maintain legislative software
database and develop new outreach materials.
Conference and Exhibits Internships (VT based)
- Assist with the general organization of the Annual Conference or assist with
coordinating the exhibits for the Annual Conferences.
Global AIDS Program Internship (DC based)
- Work with staff to organize and plan workshops and meetings. Research, write, and edit
articles and briefings. Support special projects promoting advocacy efforts.
Publications Internship (VT based)
- Work with the publications department staff on Global Health Council publications
AIDSLink and Global Healthlink. Assist with the Council`s Annual Conference Program.
Internet Research Internship (VT based)
- Work with the Council`s Webmaster to research articles and web postings pertaining to
global health issues.
Membership Internship (VT based)
- Assist with membership outreach to professionals in the health-care field,
non-governmental and governmental organizations, academic institutions, foundations and
corporations.
Application Procedures Applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to:
Deirdre Crowley, Office Coordinator, Global Health Council via e-mail at dcrowley@globalhealth.org. The following
deadlines apply to DC based applicants only Fall semester deadline: June 1 for
internship commencement on September 1 Winter semester deadline: October 1 for
internship commencement on January 1 Summer deadline: March 1 for internship
commencement on June 1
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WWF
offers internships in a variety of departments and programs during the course of the year.
These opportunities usually last 3 to 6 months, and are not benefit eligible. However, if
a position lasts longer than 6 months, it may be benefit eligible. All internships are
paid unless otherwise indicated in the position description.
Unless otherwise noted on the job description, you can apply for a job by sending your
resume and cover letter, including the position number(s) and job title(s). Cover letters
should be addressed to Human Resources Recruiter. Only resumes that are submitted with a
cover letter, that reference a specific position, and that are in the proper format, will
be considered.
Resumes can be
sent to:
World Wildlife Fund
Human Resources Dept.
Position Number: ________
1250 24th St., NW
Washington, DC 20037
By fax to:
+1-202-293-9211
Or by email: hr@wwfus.org
(Emailed resumes and cover letters can be sent in the body of the email or as an ASCII or
Microsoft Word attachments.)
Due to the
large volume of resumes we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be
contacted.
To learn more about please click: http://worldwildlife.org/expeditions/mozambique/
Stages au WWF Suisse
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Le WWF offre régulièrement à des jeunes ayant ou non achevé leurs études à
l'université ou à l'EPF de parfaire leur formation par un stage. Il va de soi que les
candidatures provenant de hautes écoles spécialisées (orientées vers les sciences
naturelles, le journalisme ou les nouveaux médias tels que le Webpublishing) sont
également les bienvenues.
Les activités
proposées aux stagiaires se rapportent à la protection de la nature et de
l'environnement dans l'agriculture et la sylviculture (par ex. FSC), ainsi qu'à la
jeunesse, à l'énergie et à l'économie environnementale. Les stagiaires sont chargés
d'élaborer des concepts environnementaux et de rédiger des rapports. Ils assument en
outre des tâches dans le domaine des relations publiques, en collaboration avec les
professionnels du WWF. Les stages durent en général quatre à six mois.
Ce que le WWF
exige des stagiaires varie de cas en cas. Cela va de la capacité à travailler de
manière indépendante à un certain flair journalistique, et des bonnes connaissances de
l'allemand aux premières expériences professionnelles.
Les places
de stage vacantes sont publiées sur le site Internet du WWF. Si une telle place vous
intéresse, envoyez-nous votre curriculum vitae accompagné d'une lettre manuscrite à
l'adresse suivante:
WWF Suisse
Chemin de Poussy 14
1214 Vernier
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Every year, ARC provides multisectoral assistance to nearly one million uprooted people
around the world. ARC programs provide assistance in primary health care delivery,
improved water and sanitation, shelter reconstruction, micro-credit projects,
environmental rehabilitation and psychosocial services. ARC works with communities and
their leaders to build capacity. ARC beneficiaries are mostly women and children in
Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Iraq, Pakistan, Thailand, Guinea, Rwanda,
Sierra Leone and Sudan. To be considered for an overseas position: send a formal, typed
resume with a cover letter, specifying dates of availability. Most positions require a
one year commitment with the option to extend based upon mutual agreement. A minimum of
three years professional experience in developing countries is usually required. Please
direct all applications (a formal, typed resume with a cover letter, specifying dates of
availability) to the ARC Headquarters address (given below) or e-mail: archq@archq.org
ARC International Headquarters
430 Oak Grove St., Suite 204
Minneapolis, MN 55403
USA
Tel:+1- (612) 872-7060 Fax: +1-(612) 607-6499
Most overseas positions require a one year commitment with the option to extend
based upon mutual agreement.
A minimum of
three years professional experience in developing countries is usually required.
Included in
ARC's compensation package for overseas positions: a stipend,
round-trip
transportation,
housing
(group),
medical
insurance,
visa
procurement when necessary.
Please note:
the recruitment process is extremely competitive and many more applications are received
than there are openings. Therefore, you will not be contacted on a regular basis. You
are strongly recommended to update your status and availability.
Please direct
all applications (a formal resume and a cover letter) to Lauren Panetta by email at archq@archq.org
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As FHI's
programs continue to grow, we are always looking for outstanding people who can contribute
to our research and help develop and implement our international programs.
Overseas
experience or residency in a developing country is an advantage, as is fluency in one or
more foreign languages. The ability to work in a multicultural environment is essential.
 Working for FHI as an Intern . . .
FHI recognizes that quality and effectiveness of its programs arises from the energy and
creativity of an experienced staff. We are committed to maintaining this strength by
maximizing the potential of each employee. FHI provides an environment that values and
promotes excellence, personal integrity, responsiveness, and respect. Through teamwork
with outstanding colleagues, FHI offers you the chance to be a part of improving health
around the world. FHI provides a competitive compensation package with opportunities for
professional challenge and growth.
Human Resources,
FHI Arlington
Directions to
FHI's Arlington Office
Email: humanresources@fhi.org
Fax: 703-516-9036
2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201 USA
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Friends
of the Earth defends the environment and champions a healthy and just world.
Friends of the
Earth's internship program provides current students or recent college graduates an
opportunity to join our staff for four to six months, work on our issues and campaigns,
and gain valuable experience in the environmental community. 
FCI
seeks to ensure that women and adolescents have access to the high-quality
information and services they need to improve their sexual and reproductive health,
experience safe pregnancy and childbirth, and avoid unwanted pregnancy and HIV infection.
Regional
and Global Program Interns
Founded
in 1950, WORLD VISION is a Christian humanitarian organization serving
the world's poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries. We extend assistance to
all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background.
Driven by faith and in partnership with people like you, World Vision seeks to enable the
world's children to realize their God-given potential by tackling the root causes of
poverty.
Become a World Vision Volunteer or Intern and Help Alleviate World Poverty
Give a Gift of Time to Help Our International Aid and Relief Efforts
Institute
for Field Research Expeditions (IFRE), a 501 (C) 3 under IRS code, is a non
profit organization. The main goal of IFRE is to carry out authentic field research
programs on ecology, environment, wildlife, archeology, and other areas affecting global
communities. The secondary objective of IFRE is to offer affordable and high quality
volunteer abroad and internship abroad programs.
The
mission of our volunteer abroad program is to offer meaningful volunteer abroad
opportunities for volunteers and to seek sustainable solutions for education, health,
conservation, and development issues through international volunteering. We hope to
achieve this goal by offering community orientated volunteer programs where the efforts of
our volunteers go directly to the poor people and their communities.
To
see all open positions with IFRE please click: 
Earthwatch
Institute is an international, non-profit organization which engages people worldwide in
scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary
for a sustainable environment.