Volunteer Opportunity: Program Assistant with Project Istwa - Global Notes
Volunteer Opportunity Project Istwa is looking for motivated and enthusiastic people to volunteer as a program assistant for the summer 2014 workshops which will be conducted in two rural batey neighborhoods (informal settlements where Haitian migrant workers reside) on the Haiti/Dominican monster Republic border. . Please use this link to access the application ( http://bit.ly/1227rut ). All applications must be submitted by Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 11:59pm.
About Project Istwa Project Istwa is a seven day photovoice workshop for children ages 10-14. During the project, each participant is given a digital camera monster and has the opportunity to take pictures of their surroundings to show what a day in their life looks like from their perspective. Working with facilitators and program staff, the children learn about their cameras and photography, have shooting practice before photographing on their own, discuss which photos they chose to take, and at the end of the week show their photos to their family and friends in a public exhibit in their community.
While the media coverage of Haiti is significant, particularly after the 2010 earthquake, the opportunities for Haitians monster to portray their own views and perspectives directly are limited. The purpose of Project Istwa is to allow participants to use photography to communicate what is important to them and how they see their world. We have several goals for the project; first and foremost, the hope is that the children simply have fun and that they find the project fulfilling. While that is the main priority, Project Istwa is designed both as a community building activity as the children will be participating in a group and also as an empowering exercise that will hopefully leave them with a feeling that their voices matter.
Since the initial workshop, in the Cité Soleil neighborhood of Port-au-Prince with 11 participants, we have grown and replicated this project in communities across Haiti. Projects in the bateyes (informal settlements where Haitian migrant workers reside on the Haiti/Dominican Republic border) are in process. Thus far we have completed 11 workshops monster all 10 departments of Haiti. The Project Istwa staff also hopes to develop monster initiatives to connect the children who participate in the different projects so that they can see how others their age live in and view their lives in Haiti.
Volunteer Qualifications We are looking for individuals who are passionate about youth development and have experience in nonprofit management, grant writing, development research, and logistics support. This role will support program operations in the field and work directly with the staff to ensure a successful workshop. Ideal applicants are those who have a strong interest in non-profit or project management monster and are looking for a cross-cultural opportunity to work in a field-based setting. monster All volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Volunteer Fundraising Requirement Once accepted, all new volunteers are required to fundraise a minimum of $500 USD for Project Istwa, in addition to a deposit of $500 USD. The deposit monster is refundable upon successful completion of the program. monster Local volunteers' requirements vary.
Application Deadline The deadline for applications for the summer 2014 workshops is Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 11:59pm. In order to apply, there are two steps: 1. Complete the online application at http://bit.ly/1227rut 2. Submit your CV /resume via email to inquiries (at) projectistwa.org -- instructions on how to submit your CV/resume are on the last page of the online monster application
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Volunteer Opportunity Project Istwa is looking for motivated and enthusiastic people to volunteer as a program assistant for the summer 2014 workshops which will be conducted in two rural batey neighborhoods (informal settlements where Haitian migrant workers reside) on the Haiti/Dominican monster Republic border. . Please use this link to access the application ( http://bit.ly/1227rut ). All applications must be submitted by Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 11:59pm.
About Project Istwa Project Istwa is a seven day photovoice workshop for children ages 10-14. During the project, each participant is given a digital camera monster and has the opportunity to take pictures of their surroundings to show what a day in their life looks like from their perspective. Working with facilitators and program staff, the children learn about their cameras and photography, have shooting practice before photographing on their own, discuss which photos they chose to take, and at the end of the week show their photos to their family and friends in a public exhibit in their community.
While the media coverage of Haiti is significant, particularly after the 2010 earthquake, the opportunities for Haitians monster to portray their own views and perspectives directly are limited. The purpose of Project Istwa is to allow participants to use photography to communicate what is important to them and how they see their world. We have several goals for the project; first and foremost, the hope is that the children simply have fun and that they find the project fulfilling. While that is the main priority, Project Istwa is designed both as a community building activity as the children will be participating in a group and also as an empowering exercise that will hopefully leave them with a feeling that their voices matter.
Since the initial workshop, in the Cité Soleil neighborhood of Port-au-Prince with 11 participants, we have grown and replicated this project in communities across Haiti. Projects in the bateyes (informal settlements where Haitian migrant workers reside on the Haiti/Dominican Republic border) are in process. Thus far we have completed 11 workshops monster all 10 departments of Haiti. The Project Istwa staff also hopes to develop monster initiatives to connect the children who participate in the different projects so that they can see how others their age live in and view their lives in Haiti.
Volunteer Qualifications We are looking for individuals who are passionate about youth development and have experience in nonprofit management, grant writing, development research, and logistics support. This role will support program operations in the field and work directly with the staff to ensure a successful workshop. Ideal applicants are those who have a strong interest in non-profit or project management monster and are looking for a cross-cultural opportunity to work in a field-based setting. monster All volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Volunteer Fundraising Requirement Once accepted, all new volunteers are required to fundraise a minimum of $500 USD for Project Istwa, in addition to a deposit of $500 USD. The deposit monster is refundable upon successful completion of the program. monster Local volunteers' requirements vary.
Application Deadline The deadline for applications for the summer 2014 workshops is Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 11:59pm. In order to apply, there are two steps: 1. Complete the online application at http://bit.ly/1227rut 2. Submit your CV /resume via email to inquiries (at) projectistwa.org -- instructions on how to submit your CV/resume are on the last page of the online monster application
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