Description

Your primary responsibilities would be -- researching potential sources of funding and applying for grants. You may also be required to compile a manual of grant writing tips and resources for future staff use.
You may have the opportunity to visit the childrens libraries from time to time to help with homework and program activities.

Highlights

La Semilla (The Seed) is an organization that works with children of low-income families. In order to combat the fact that many of the poorest children get the lowest grades in school, most of their work is dedicated to improving the level of education among these children. They address this problem on many fronts: leadership building exercises, helping with homework, working with child labourers, teaching about health and hygiene, and also working with the mothers of these children to promote well-being and increase literacy. They strive to ensure that children grow up to lead healthy lives and provide a positive future for Peru.

La Semilla operates three children's libraries, where the children attend twice a week to practice reading and story-writing. Their stories are published and kept in the library for other children to read and enjoy. This greatly increases the children's confidence in themselves and their abilities. At the same time, it is therapeutic for the children to participate in the story-writing workshops because they are able to tell their own stories of their life experiences.

The program is a response to the plight of political violence that has affected this country and includes strategies to improve school learning and also the prevention of violence and abuse of children and adolescents. This project works in the rehabilitation of displaced children and adolescents; facilitating communication in a warm and safe environment. Volunteers are needed to help promote and secure funding in order to keep these programs active.

Qualifications

Experience in fundraising and applying for grants, as well as strong writing and organizational skills, are essential to this placement.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Business Admin, Management
• Creative Writing
• Economics

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 3,245 for 8 weeks; USD 250 each additional wk.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one - 4 weeks of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. At the end of that week you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.

Experience Required

yes

Volunteers with the ability to take initiative and work collaboratively in a team will be successful in this placement. Also, individuals that are able to see the importance of this kind of,¨behind the scenes¨,work to the success of these children´s programs, will enjoy working here.

Volunteer Types

• Business
• Economic Development

Typical Volunteer

We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Depends on the placement

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hrs

Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement

We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Year Founded

1998