APF USA: Friends of Fondwa, Inc. - Internship focused on Community Development in Haiti

Excellent globally-related internship for students interested in community development and Haiti:

VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY with APF USA: Friends of Fondwa, Inc.

 

(2 positions available)

 

Department:                                   Program

Semester:                                        Fall and winter 2013

Available to begin August 5 no later than August 26, 2013

APF’s volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of international relations, public relations, rural & community development; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, social media and program planning.​

The volunteer duties of the intern will include:

·        Researching and meeting grant donors and foundations related to community development in the areas of education, agriculture and health.​

·        Assisting with the preparation of written materials, including drafting, editing, and proofreading monthly e-news, quarterly newsletters, Director’s reports, and proposals.

·       Posts update on the organization’s website, twitter, Face book,​and maintaining file systems.​

·       Assisting with the coordination of events and meetings.​

Qualifications:

·        Undergraduate or graduate student with concentration in International Relations, Political Science, History, Public Affairs, Public administration, Non Profit Management or Communications

·        Good research and writing skills

·        Excellent administrative and interpersonal skills

·        Attention to detail and proofreading ability

·        Previous work experience is not necessary

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet

·    Basic French and Creole language appreciated, but not necessary

APF Internships are unpaid and require working 2 days, 5 hour each, flexibility to also work at home.​

Founded in 1988, the APF Asociation of Peasant Fondwa in Haiti (APF) is an NGO that empower the peasant in rural Haiti to create wealth, and, APF USA is a nonprofit organization, providing funding for APF and doing networking and outreach in the United States, APF USA is based in Washington, DC.,

Please email, mail or fax a resume, cover letter to Andre Vainqueur, indicating  DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK at:  Apfusa.usa@gmail.com

APF USA, P.O. Box 2044, Bowie Maryland 20718 or fax: 202 558-7557