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Community Development Intern (English Region; Buea & Lower Bokova)
Location: Cameroon: Buea
Term: Throughout the year
Program Duration: 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Year round
The Humanity Exchange
http://www.thehumanityexchange.org
PO Box 2514 Prince George, BC V2N 2S6 Canada
Call Us
Phone: +1 415 800 3998
Description
Our partners in Cameroon serve the poorest and most vulnerable people in Buea & Lower Bokova. They are continually striving to improve their work, and volunteers help make that happen. Community Development refers to activities that help build capacity and create the building blocks for lasting change. It encompasses a wide variety of tasks. We are partnered with several host organizations which focus on orphans and vulnerable children, rural development, agriculture, public health, and more. Therefore, if you would like further info on with whom you will be placed, please specify this in your application.
Your Role
In this position, you will assist in an administrative manner, and learn key skills relevant to capacity building and community development from a local perspective. There is a wide variety of tasks to be completed, which will depend on local need, as well as your skills and background.
Examples of Activities:
* Write grant proposals
* Create or add to written materials (for marketing purposes)
* Assist local staff in implementing extra-curricular activities
* Translate documents from French to English
* Prepare reports
* Research and develop partnerships with national and international agencies
* Create, edit, or maintain website
* Train local staff in website maintenance and/or social media
Qualifications
None
Intern Types
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Social Work
- Development
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Starts at USD800 for one week
Cost Include Description:
* Pre-departure support: You will have a staff member available to support you throughout your time preparing to go abroad. In addition, you will be provided with all the resources you need including your Pre-Departure Manual & Culture Matters Workbook. The pre-departure manual includes all information you need regarding your destination, as well as advice on blogging and fundraising. The Culture Matters Workbook is a self-study course focused on:
- Culture shock
- Issues power and race
- Managing politics, religion, and gender
- Working effectively in a cross-cultural setting
- Preparing to reintegrate as you return home
- Transportation to and from the airport
- Accommodation in volunteer dorm. Shared apartment may be available for couples
- Two local meals provided daily
- Organization placement
- Reference letter and/or compliance with your college or university for course credit (Upon request; 90USD fee applies for students obtaining course credit)
What's not Included
* Airfare
* Insurance
* Vaccinations
* Local transportation
* Pocket money
Credit Available
yes
Volunteer Types
- community development
- community organizing
- media work
- research
- translation
- writing
Typical Volunteer
College & university students or early career professionals with a background in international community development. Typical Volunteer Hours: Typically you will work 9am-5pm in this position. You can take long weekends to travel and explore Cameroon, just let your supervisor know in advance. The work schedule tends to be more casual, and you may get involved on the weekends too. While generally volunteers are involved in a typical workday alongside local staff and volunteers, we know that you are volunteering your valuable time. Therefore, if you would like to volunteer for less hours, this is ok. You can arrange this with your supervisor once in Cameroon. In sum, your schedule can be flexible, you just need to ensure you communicate the schedule you would like to have with your supervisor.Age Range
18+This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Guest House
Participants Travel to Cameroon
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
3 daysThe Humanity Exchange's Mission Statement
To provide exceptional international exchange experiences, that foster globally minded conscientious leaders and contribute to development in cooperation with local communities.
Year Founded
2009
