Description

We are a non-profit organization based in Costa Rica, offering volunteer tour packages for individual travelers, families and groups interested in exploring the culture, contributing to the communities, learning the language and discovering the natural beauty of Costa Rica.

We are seeking an intern to work with us in the beautiful town of Paraiso, located just over an hour from the capital city of San Jose. The intern will work as part of our small, close-knit team as the Grant Writer in the organization's headquarters.

The intern will be responsible for preparing, submitting and managing grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources. They will perform research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for grants and gather the financial information necessary to report to funders. They will also be responsible for coming up with creative fundraising and sponsorship ideas to help our growing organization become even more successful in helping some of Costa Rica's communities in need. An intermediate level of Spanish is required.

We are seeking an intern with strong written communication skills and the ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.

Highlights

Make a difference to communities in Costa Rica while learning grant writing skills and gaining valuable work experience. Work as part of our friendly team and experience the Costa Rican culture first hand.

Qualifications

We accept university students from all disciplines.

Intern Types

• Creative Writing
• Development

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

5,585 USD

Program Fees Include:

* Internship Placement for 6 Months
* Airport Pick-Up
* Accommodation
* 2 Meals Per Day
* Country Information and Orientation
* Intern Project Placement
* In-Country Support
* Medical Insurance
* Assistance with Planning Excursions and Activities
* Reference letter
* 24 hour in-country emergency service

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

24 hours

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Tropical Adventures Foundation's Mission Statement

The Tropical Adventures Foundation is a resource for empowering individuals and communities inside and outside of Costa Rica. Our goals are to: Support the inherent value of the individual, reduce poverty and injustice, help communities achieve sustainable growth, create safe environments, promote international learning and cooperation and foster personal and worldwide peace. Every community around the world faces the fundamental challenge to create social and economic systems that promote peace, human welfare and the sustainability of the environment on which life depends. We meet this challenge by supporting and encouraging initiatives by those living and working closest to where the problems are located. We promote collaboration among diverse individuals, nonprofit organizations, government and businesses from the local area and around the world, as well as from every level of society. Our experience shows such activities help build common understanding, bring forward and reinforce the inherent value of the individual, strengthen a sense of local and worldwide community, and ultimately enable people to improve their lives and reinforce their commitment to society.

Year Founded

2005