Description

This non-profit project started in May 2007 and its mission is to bring awareness and economic help to the areas of animal welfare, human rights, and environmental conservation, through artistic methods such as writing, photography and documentaries. Latin America and the philippines are the first project's destinations.

This program is organized and coordinated by a Partner NGO overseas. We help this excellent organization to promote their fantastic program on our website. The aim is that volunteers sign up with this extremely interesting program and travel to the project site on their behalf.

This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to pursue a career in Travel Journalism and project management for NGO operations. After a successful initial period it is entirely possible for the intern/volunteer to become an independent Travel Journalist for the partner NGO and to begin working in various other continents.

The nonprofit multi-media project is currently in need of sponsorship and donations. All volunteer /intern donations and any money that is made by the sale of these artistic expressions, goes towards the continuation of the project and to the beneficing/participating NGO.

Aims and objectives
* Create awareness about animal welfare, human rights and environmental conservation, and show the common links between these areas.
* Encourage youth to live out their dreams whilst positively contributing to the environment, animals and humanity.
* Encourage people to experience the rewards of humanitarian help, animal welfare, and environmental efforts firsthand.
* Acknowledge people from many different countries who contribute to the world with positive action and intention.
* Improve relations between NGO¥s in many different countries and facilitate networking.

How the aims and objectives will be achieved
* Connecting people emotionally to the passion of activists through artistic and creative media content published online and on site on public expositions.
* Bringing attention to the challenges faced by orphanages, schools, community groups, animal sanctuaries, and environmental and conservation projects.
* Acting worldwide as a cultural and social ambassador for the countries involved.
* Providing impoverished people with information and options to become involved in volunteering for their communities.
* Through inspiring motivational speeches given to school students and prospective volunteers in various countries of South America, Australia, US and Europe.
- In order to achieve this, support is needed from the community, including the business sector and individuals.

Activities can include:
* The Volunteer /Multi-media Travel Journalists will assist with all travel and lodging co-ordinations, transportation arrangements, organization, group and individual contact and communication, documentation and back-up.
* Working on website and news blog: updating, revising.
* Working in financial accountability tasks such as preparation of invoices, financial planning and creating budgets.
* Reporting, interviewing, writing, and editing.
* Taking photographs and/or video.
* Keep notes clear and accurate.
* Build solid relationships with interviewee and other participants.
* Respond to all participant and host enquiries asap.
* Coordination with service operators (pick-up, transfer, hotel accommodation, etc).
* Keep statistics updated monthly.
* Look for ways to improve operations and setting up new systems.
* Public relations, political communications, content management and in.
* Editing, art direction, layout, design and online publications.
* Post production tasks for Documentary
* Pre and post production tasks for Documentary
* Website development
* Volunteer Co-ordination
* Media and Publicity
* Journalism for Project Awareness
* Project Management, Finance, planning
* Funding and Grants
* Marketing and Sponsorship
* Research
* Event co-ordination

Requirements:
The volunteering /interning Multi-media Travel Journalist will enjoy meeting new people, be passionate about travel and adventure, and have a strong interest in helping in the areas of animal welfare, human rights, and environmental conservation. He/she will also have a curious personality, and a keen interest in photography, writing, and other forms of creative multi-media such as online, video and documentary making, culture, and learning new languages.

The participant would have a passion for development work, some experience in international volunteering and conversational Spanish skills. A one months minimum time commitment is required. The Volunteer / Multi-media Travel Journalist position involves continuous communication and travel, as well as alternating community support. This project has normally only up to three volunteers /interns /apprentices working at any one time together with the team leader/coordinator.

Highlights:
Combine adventure travel with social entrepreneurship and inspire future generations through artistic media.

Highlights

Combine adventure travel with social entrepreneurship and inspire future generations through artistic media.

Qualifications

The volunteering /interning Multi-media Travel Journalist will enjoy meeting new people, be passionate about travel and adventure, and have a strong interest in helping in the areas of animal welfare, human rights, and environmental conservation. He/she will also have a curious personality, and a keen interest in photography, writing, and other forms of creative multi-media such as online, video and documentary making, culture, and learning new languages.

The participant would have a passion for development work, some experience in international volunteering and conversational Spanish skills. A one month minimum time commitment is required. The Volunteer / Multi-media Travel Journalist position involves continuous communication and travel, as well as alternating community support. This project has normally only up to three volunteers /interns /apprentices working at any one time together with the team leader/coordinator.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

950

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Training, didactic materials, full on site support.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

yes

The volunteering /interning Multi-media Travel Journalist will enjoy meeting new people, be passionate about travel and adventure, and have a strong interest in helping in the areas of animal welfare, human rights, and environmental conservation. He/she will also have a curious personality, and a keen interest in photography, writing, and other forms of creative multi-media such as online, video and documentary making, culture, and learning new languages. The participant would have a passion for development work, some experience in international volunteering and conversational Spanish skills. A one months minimum time commitment is required. The Volunteer / Multi-media Travel Journalist position involves continuous communication and travel, as well as alternating community support. This project has normally only up to three volunteers /interns /apprentices working at any one time together with the team leader/coordinator.

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

The volunteering /interning Multi-media Travel Journalist will enjoy meeting new people, be passionate about travel and adventure, and have a strong interest in helping in the areas of animal welfare, human rights, and environmental conservation.

Age Range

18 plus

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Guest House
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 3 to 6

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Aldeas de Paz - Learn Spanish, Adventure, Volunteering, Internships's Mission Statement

We support disadvantaged and at risk children and young people of Venezuelan, Brazilian and Guyanan origin. We promote sustainable development, social justice and the "Culture of Peace" through enriching cross-cultural exchange and voluntary community service. We provide additional and alternative opportunities in educational, recreational and environmental fields and assist our beneficiaries to develop their potential and improve their own lives.

Year Founded

2000