Humanitarian/Human Rights/Multi-disciplinary Projects
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(IUN) Inter-University Network * University Services-Internships & Careers
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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS * INTERNS * VOLUNTEERS * CAREERS
RE: Non-Profit Organizations
Summer PROJECT DIRECTORS/INTERNS/VOLUNTEERS
Approaching Deadlines
Humanitarian Work*Human Rights*Multi-disciplinary Projects
Americans, Canadians, others - welcome!
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CAREER OPPTYS
1. AfriCare
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SUMMER INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEER PROJECTS
2. Operation Crossroads: Global Volunteers/Interns/Project DIRECTORS
-> ONLINE applications now available for
Proj DIRs & Interns [Africa/Brazil]
No Language requirement for participation
Aimed at involving North Americans (and others) in sustainable
development efforts in Africa and Brazil, while
helping local communities to help themselves
Academic Credit
*highlights below*
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1. A F R I C A R E
Recruits for a variety of positions in non-profit
work. BA/BS, 3 years experience, language proficiency, job
specific. Contact:
Director of Management Services,
AFRICARE,
440 R Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 462-3641 (please phone/no E-Mail available)
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2. O P E R A T I O N C R O S S R O A D S [AFRICA][BRAZIL]
-Global Volunteers/Interns/Project Directors
-Receive application by E-Mail (write to addresses given below)
Crossroads offers an opportunity to do summer work and participate in
multi-disciplinary grassroots projects that Africans and Brazilians
in rural & urban communities deem valuable. 20 - 25 projects are being
organized; plans are for 150 - 200 volunteers/interns and 15 - 20
Project Directors.
Crossroads recently announced that ONLINE applications (due over next few
weeks) are available for Project Directors/Leaders (26 yrs and over with
experience) & for Volunteers/Interns (college age & up; ALL are welcome)
C R E D I T : Students generally arrange with their campuses to receive
academic credit (typically 7 to 15 units) for their summer internship
experience. The Program starts with a several-day Training Orientation
in NYC at the end of June; Volunteers return to the US in mid-August.
CONTACT:
Operation Crossroads,
Attn: Overseas Department
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1366,
New York, NY 10027
212-870-2106
Or, to receive the brochure, application and other info by E-Mail,
send your request to <<BOTH>>
1- "Applications & Info Update" <[log in to unmask]>,
2- "Brochure & New Programs" <[log in to unmask]>
..and in the Subject Field, put either of the following:
-> "SEND VOLUNTEER\INTERN's Packet" (college age & up/open to all)
o r
-> "SEND LEADER\ProjDIRECTOR's Packet" (26 yrs & up w/exp-read below)
Please include your street address in case our equipment malfunctions
P r o j e c t D i r e c t o r s/ L e a d e r s rec stipend; applicants
must include brief paragraph on their background & interests to receive
application
Crossroads helps Volunteers/Interns raise funds for the
summer; EARLY application is a MUST
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MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROJECTS / RESEARCH / WORK CAMPS / FIELD STUDY
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Ecology & Environment. Traditional Medicine. Oral History.
Folklore. Primary Care. Archaeology. Anthropology. Reforestation.
Media. <<ROOTS>> Distance Learning. Art. Ethnomusicology. Public
Health. Construction Wildlife. HUMAN RIGHTS. Computer Literacy.
Agric/Farming. Nursing. Teaching/Tutoring. Business Dev.
African/Brazilian Language Study. Youth Programs. Recreation.
Traditional Religion. Dance. RURAL SOCIOLOGY. Rainforestry
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Also, programs addressing Women's Issues & Female Circumcision / Genital
Mutilation [FGM] carried out with sensitivity for local customs/practices
C O U N T R I E S: Botswana, The Gambia, Ghana, Eritrea, Ivory Coast,
Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Namibia,
Guinea Bissau, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mali, Benin
and Brazil (in South America)
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Operation Crossroads is a non-profit 501(3)(C) organization
Credited by JF Kennedy for inspiring creation of the Peace Corps
Celebrating 40 yrs of service and 10,000 Volunteers
"Good ideas without action don't accomplish much"
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University Services-Internships & Careers
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