Barbados
Pinelands Creative Workshop (PCW)
Location: St. Michael
Placement Name: Pinelands Creative Workshop (PCW)
Number of Placements: 1
Placement Site: St. Michael, Barbados
URL: http://pinelandscreative.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The intern will assist in the management and implementation of community
building projects focusing on Capacity Development, career and business
development.
Specific tasks will include:
• Writing project reports
• Managing training workshops
• Conducting impact assessments
• Conducting community NEEDS assessments
Expected work hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
Qualifications/skills required:
• Project Management skills
• Computer skills (design)
• Ability to work in a team
• Critical thinking
Language requirements:
English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The MGRDC, the training arm of the PCW, was established in 1998 to
implement and monitor specific activities under the PCW’s Poverty
Alleviation Program. The activities of the Poverty Alleviation Program were
designed to provide those outside the social and economic net with rapid
resources in order to improve their standard of living through education,
employment, and the development of enterprise.
Since its inception the MGRDC has conducted training in the areas of
Employment Preparedness, Social Development, Enterprise Development,
Leadership and Capacity Development and Project Planning for
approximately 669 persons from every parish in Barbados. Reading and
Homework classes are offered to children as well.
The MGRDC is moving in the direction of increasing its services to better
respond to the needs of its clientele by providing internet access, online
technical support for the NGO and Small Business community; access to
various forms and applications i.e. visa and passport, and bill payment
services. In essence the MGRDC, will eventually become a one-stop
community hub for social and economic resources.
As a means of sustainability and in efforts to test its model of community
engagement and development among other CBOs/NGOs in the region, the
MGRDC has placed emphasis on building strategic partnerships with the
agencies within the UN family, the OAS and the private sector and other
critical International development Agencies to support regional initiatives.
Cambodia
Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation (MJP)
Location: Samlout
Number of positions: Two (2)
Placement Name:
Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation (MJP)
Number of Placements:
2
Placement Site:
Samlout, Cambodia
URL:
www.mjpasia.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The Education Team interns will be working as part of the MJP
education team. They will work directly with the local sports, ecoranger, Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), and library
coordinators to:
• enhance english speaking abilities of local coordinators with focus on
vocabulary specific to their programs for children.
• enhance existing sports and environmental programs
• assist in the development of the new community library program and
ECCD centre
• enhance computer skills of local coordinators.
Sports, environmental education and conservation, early childhood and
development, and access to a library are important aspects of
community development in the MJP Samlout project. Since November
2008, MJP hired young adults or teachers from the community to be
the leaders in these initiatives. Sports coordinators run after school
sports clubs for 10-14 year old children and work with teachers to
enhance physical education programs in grades 1-6 at five primary
schools. Eco-Ranger leaders are running Eco-Ranger clubs in four
communities. The new Community Library and ECCD Centre opened
its doors in October 2011 and 45 3-4 year olds are enrolled in the
2011-2012 pilot ECCD program.
The local sports, eco-ranger, ECCD and library staff are a valued part
of the MJP Education Team and receive ongoing support and training,
both role-specific and leadership training. As part of this ongoing
training, student interns from York University worked with the MJP staff
to support and enhance these programs in 2009, 2010, 2011 and
2012. The internship program was very successful and rewarding for
everyone involved.
The interns will work as part of the Education Team to identify the
specific projects and activities that will capitalize on their strengths,
interests and creativity. There are many potential projects and activities
such as:
• teaching English as a second language to local coordinators that they
can incorporate into their sport, environmental or library programs with
children
• helping coordinators to build a bank of games, crafts, dances and
songs to use that honour the local culture and are appropriate to the
ages, stages of development and experience of children in Samlout
• Sports Program: assist in organizing Play Days at schools; teaching
coaching skills
• enhancing volleyball and badminton programs
• Eco-Ranger Club: assist in organizing an eco-ranger day camp
program; enhancing eco-ranger programs such as village clean-ups,
school gardens, tree planting, composting etc.
• Community Library: organizing and decorating the library; continue
developing and implementing programs that will encourage community
use of the library
• teaching basic computer skills to local coordinators
Expected work hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week
Qualifications/skills required:
• Practical experience as leader in clubs, camps, library or sports
programs for children
• Expertise and commitment to environmental and conservation issues
• Creativity and enthusiasm to create fun-filled learning experiences for
children
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to adapt and respect different cultural norms
• Willingness to work in rural settings with basic living conditions
• Knowledge of child development, use of the arts in children's
programs, cooperative games, environmental issues, library
management and programs, adult learning, English as Second
Language strategies
Preference will be given to candidates with:
• experience teaching English as a second language
• coaching expertise
Language requirements:
English; Khmer would be an asset.
Highlights of Organization/background information:
In 2003, Ms. Angelina Jolie created the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation
(MJP) to implement conservation and community development
programmes in northwestern Cambodia. In 2006, it officially launched
the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Samlout commune
(Battambang province) creating environmental, social and economic
development programmes to reduce extreme rural poverty and
increase equality of opportunities for over 5000 villagers. Interventions
are being made in: health care, education, agriculture, infrastructure,
and conservation. All are essential elements working together to fight
poverty, disease, inequality and ignorance.
Cambodia made considerable progress in strengthening its education
system in 2007 with the assistance of various organizations such as
USAID and JICA (Japanese Development Aid). However, because of
limited resources, the Government could not include Samlout in the
teacher training programmes or provide sufficient school resources for
both teachers and students.
Consequently, MJP took the lead in implementing the Ministry of
Education’s child-friendly school programmes in Samlaut. The initial
focus was on repairing school structures, providing safe water supplies
and toilet facilities, building school libraries and providing nutrition and
bicycles for children so they could attend schools. Since 2007 the
focus has also been on developing teacher capacity through
professional development, expanding the curriculum to include
Kindergarten classes and a lower secondary program, establishing an
early childhood centre, after school sports program and eco-ranger
clubs. Five primary schools (K to Gr.6) and one lower secondary
school (Gr. 7-9) are part of this project.
Canada
Foundation for Educational Exchange
between Canada and the United States of
America (Fulbright Canada)
Location: Ottawa
Placement Name:
Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United
States of America (Fulbright Canada)
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Ottawa, Canada
URL:
www.fulbrightcanada.com
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
(Given the fluid nature of the work at this organization, the job
description of the incoming intern is subject to change.) The intern will
assist the program officers with execution of key projects relating to our
core academic exchange programs.
Specific tasks will include:
• Coordinating the fall orientation programming (3 days in Ottawa that
include academic and cultural activities) for incoming American
Fulbright students and scholars
• Supporting multiple aspects of Fulbright and Killam programming,
including communications strategy development and database
management.
• Special Research Projects
Expected work hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Preferred start date: First week of June preferably, but very flexible
Qualifications/skills required:
• Basic administrative skills (familiarity with Windows operating system
and software)
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent attention to detail
• Broad understanding of Canada-US relations and higher education
Language requirements:
English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the
United States of America is a binational commission founded by the
Canadian and US governments in 1990 to encourage mutual
understanding between the peoples of the United States and Canada
through educational exchanges. The Foundation is headquartered in
Ottawa, and administers the Canada-US Fulbright Program and the
Killam Fellowships Program. The Fulbright Program provides
exchange opportunities for professors, graduate students, and
professionals to conduct research, teach, or study across the border.
The Killam Fellowships Program provides grants to undergraduate
students to study across the border.
China
Jiangsu Education Services for
International Exchange (JESIE)
Location: Nanjing
Number of positions: Two (2)
Placement Name:
Jiangsu Education Services for International Exchange (JESIE)
Number of Placements:
2
Placement Site:
Nanjing, China
URL:
None available
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The intern's main job is to help teaching affair of JESIE summer camp.
Specific tasks will include:
• Teaching plans for age group 12-15;
• Teaching in an impoverished area for 2 or 3 days;
• Teaching English or assisting the English teacher for summer camp.
Expected work hours: 7 hours per day, 5 days per week (may need
to work on weekends in July)
Preferred start date: Any date between May 10 and June 10
Qualifications/skills required:
• Good communication skills
• Flexible to any adjustment of the work
• Able to overcome the culture shock
Language requirements:
English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The Jiangsu Education Services for International Exchange (JESIE), a
division of the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education (JPDE),
was established in 1988 as the Jiangsu Services Office for
International Exchange and was renamed JESIE in 1997. With more
than 20 years of sustained effort, JESIE has become the largest
professional education organization in Jiangsu, providing
comprehensive support and services of international education
exchanges.
JESIE, with 160 staff, including 90 Chinese nationals and 70 foreign
contracted employees, has grown substantially from its humble
beginning with only five staff. It consists of four administrative
departments, namely: the Administration Department, the Finance
Department, Program & Marketing Department and the Customer
Service Department. Furthermore it has seven operational
departments, namely: Teachers Training Department, the Study
Abroad Department, the Study Tours Department, the Foreign
Teachers Recruitment Department, the Training & Translation
Department, the Pre-University Courses Department and, the Special
Programs for Studying Abroad Department. They facilitate a number of
programs, including: studying abroad services, overseas study tours,
foreign teachers’ recruitment, teachers training abroad, overseas
business visits, Chinese-Foreign cooperation in running schools,
international language training, pre-university courses, the annual
international forum for school principals, free public lectures guiding
students to pursue study, promotion of Chinese language and culture
abroad. Every year JESIE provide services for more than 20,000
people, among which approximately 5,000 students participate in
overseas study tour programs, 2,000 teachers and school
administrators in overseas teachers training programs, 9,000 teachers
and students in domestic training programs, more than 30 official
delegations in business visits programs, over 800 students in selffunded study abroad programs, over 300 in foreign teachers
recruitment programs and 400 students in pre-university courses
programs. JESIE has established long-term, wide-ranging and steady
cooperation and exchange relationships with many educational
institutions and organizations both within Jiangsu and abroad.
Costa Rica
Canadian Organization for Tropical
Education and Rainforest Conservation
(COTERC), Large Mammal Monitoring
Technician
Location: Tortuguero
Placement Name:
Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest
Conservation (COTERC) [Large Mammal Monitoring Technician]
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Tortuguero, Costa Rica
URL:
http://coterc.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
Large Mammal Monitoring Technician
Caño Palma Biological Station lies at the southern tip of Barra Del
Colorado Wildlife Refuge (BCWR) and north of Tortuguero National
Park. The area is rich with mammal species, a number of them found
there are listed as endangered. Over the past four years, a large
mammal monitoring program was instituted to provide a baseline on
current mammal species composition and abundance. Presently,
thirty-five species have been accounted for, including Baird’s tapir,
the Central American spider monkey, jaguars and other smaller cats,
and others which are on the Mammal Checklist. Major impacts to the
mammal population are anthropogenic in nature, and include habitat
loss and degradation, and poaching. Environmental education is
critical to creating change in the area as it relates to reducing
anthropogenic impacts.
Job description:
The intern working under the direction of the COTERC station
manager at the Caño Palma Biological Station and any available
volunteers will continue the established comparative transects used
in the large mammal monitoring program. The intern may also work
under the supervision of a PhD candidate if the candidate is present,
otherwise, will work in coordination with the station manager and
research coordinator to maintain the transects and with routine data
collection for tracks on these transects. The intern will also assist in
the ongoing sea turtle conservation program and other programs
where deemed necessary.
The intern will:
• Coordinate with the research coordinator, station manager and
potentially a PhD candidate to assist in the maintenance and weekly
monitoring of presence/absence data following the mammal
monitoring program as the protocol dictates which includes a once a
week data collection on the rough muddy terrain research transects
• Transcribe the data into the established database, identify tracks,
and ensure new data is brought back to the Canadian office and
principal investigator, Dr. Kymberley Snarr.
• Support and assist other interns under the direction of the research
coordinator and station manager, and the volunteer partners with the
sea turtle conservation program.
• If times permits, work with interns to help prepare environmental
and science material for the local public school student with the
permission of the public school teacher in the village of San
Francisco.
• Develop outlines from his/her experience gained for future use in
the region and make the course outline user friendly for future
interns.
• Write a report on completion of the internship on his/her summer's
work and suggest recommendations for improving the internship and
educational programs.
From the three month study, the intern will develop a written report
which is two-fold. First, the report will indicate what was
accomplished during their stay as it relates to the current mammal
monitoring study in the Caño Palma area. And secondly, a critique of
the current program and suggestions on how to collect data that
would be usable in a scientific, statistical analysis needs to be part of
the report. The report may include a plan of action if it is feasible, and
any alternative ideas of a livelihood from poaching, or macro-level
analysis for alternatives to the area supported by successful case
studies and literature would be welcome. This report is expected
within one month of return to Canada and is deliverable to the two
contacts listed above.
Specific tasks will include:
• Working on developing a strong understanding of the mammal
program.
• Aiding in suggesting or developing a direction for future interns to
aid the mammal program based on their experiences in the program.
• Ensuring that each party involved shall be aware of their tasks and
responsibilities and will have a complete understanding of why the
projects are so important.
• Possibly helping to develop graphics, brochures and educational
programs that can be used within the school system and local
villages, to help deter anthropogenic impacts including habitat
degradation, loss, and poaching, if times permits.
• Completing a written final report to note what work was done, and
what is still required to ensure that the program is operational.
• Delivery of three written interim reports and images to use in public
blog and in newsletter, The Raphia.
Expected work hours: Hours will be long with both engaging in night
work on the beach and day work including walking a research
lowland wet forest transect, talking to villagers, children, lodge
owners and government agencies. Weekends are often spent
working as well. It is difficult to be away from the station due to its
remoteness.
Preferred start date: Late May
Please note: York interns pay a rate of $200.00 US per week which
includes accommodation and food. There are no banks in Tortuguero
and so traveler’s cheques are not accepted. All payments to the
station must be in U.S. dollars. When arranging U.S. cash for your
trip, be sure to ask your bank for clean crisp bills. Any bills with tears
or writing on them will be rejected. If you are nervous about carrying
money, arrangements can be made to pay the amount at the
COTERC office. There will be a $15.00 transfer charge to do this.
Qualifications/skills required:
• Capable of working in rustic, somewhat isolated conditions
• Physical ability to walk in wet muddy Neotropical forest conditions
• Good knowledge of tropical ecosystems/ecology
• Good organizational skills
• A sound knowledge of the Spanish language is important but not
required.
• Good communication and public relations skills
• Practical knowledge of small water crafts (kayak/canoe), and boats
and motors
• Basic computer skills and ability to use spreadsheets and other
database programs
• Ability to work in an isolated area, and be pleasant and tolerant of
others in team situations
• Basic certification in emergency first aid an asset
Language requirements:
English; sound knowledge of Spanish is important but not required.
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest
Conservation (COTERC) is a registered Canadian and Costa Rican
Charity that was formed in 1991. COTERC operates Cano Palma
Biological Station, which is located north of Tortuguero in the Limon
Province on the northeast Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.
The chief mandates of the organization are to provide leadership in
conservation, education and research for the preservation of tropical
rainforests. The goal is to extend efforts in Neotropical conservation
to extend beyond the stations 40 hectares.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Canadian Organization for Tropical Education an
Rainforest Conservation is to provide leadership in education,
research, conservation and the educated use of natural resources in
the tropics.
Several projects are underway at the station, they include:
• The “Save an Acre” program, a fund expressly for the purchase of
conservation through land purchase.
• Educational programs and support to local schools and universities
in Costa Rica, Canada and abroad.
• A volunteer program which provides biology students and other
interested parties an opportunity to live in a Neotropical rainforest and
participate in the stations daily operations. Volunteers learn about
biological studies and conservation efforts in the tropics. They also
get personally involved in working on many aspects of conservation.
This includes an ongoing inventory of the flora and fauna of the
Tortuguero region, monitoring program for resident and migrating
birds and shorebirds, large mammals, herpetology, plant phenology
and sea turtles, and daily collection of meteorological data.
The Station:
Cano Palma Biological Station is a small outpost on Cano Palma in
the Barra Del Colorado
Wildlife Refuge. The station is situated in lowland flooded tropical wet
forest and receives between six and seven meters of rain annually. It
is considered one of the most biodiverse areas of Costa Rica. Cano
Palma functions as a biological field station located in the rainforest.
All visitors to Cano Palma arrive by boat. There are no roads in this
area and all travel is done along a system of rivers and canals. Living
facilities are clean and comfortable but basic. Volunteers,
researchers and students share a dormitory which can house 30
people.
Canadian Organization for Tropical
Education and Rainforest Conservation
(COTERC), Research Assistant (Marine
Turtle Study)
Location: Tortuguero
Placement Name:
Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest
Conservation (COTERC), Research Assistant (Marine Turtle Study)
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Tortuguero, Costa Rica
URL:
http://coterc.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
Research Assistant for a Marine Turtle Study for North Beach &
assistant to the Large Mammal Monitoring Study in the Caño
Palma region
Tortuguero Beach is known to be one of the largest nesting sites for
green sea turtles in the world. For many years, research and
conservation work has maintained a strong population of sea turtles
nesting on the beach south of the mouth of the Tortuguero River.
Historically, sea turtle have been observed nesting north of the river
mouth. These specimens are not protected, and many are being
poached and their eggs destroyed.
Job description:
The intern will work under the guidance of the COTERC manager at
Caño Palma Biological Station, and with current program leaders on
the north beach with the ongoing sea turtle conservation program. The
intern will also assist the large mammal monitoring program and other
projects as deemed necessary.
The intern will:
• Continue with ongoing data collection of sea turtle conservation
project already initiated by previous interns, and now which has been
fleshed out into a full program which involves evening and morning
walks with set protocols.
• Work on Marine Turtle Tagging Program under Station Manager,
current partner expedition leaders, and MINAET (Government Agency
responsible for marine turtles and Environment.
• Assist other interns in the program for mammal monitoring transect
maintenance and weekly data collection as dictated by protocol, or in
any other research projects as deemed necessary.
• Work with station manager, coordinator of mammal program, and all
partners to ensure that both the turtle protocol and mammal protocol
are effectively carried out.
• Gain an understanding of all legal aspects of the country and the area
in question as it pertains to developing this program.
• Liaise with conservation groups, Park’s officials, eco-tourist guides,
and land owners to discuss possibility of program & cooperation in
development.
• Liaise, work with, and utilize staff and volunteers from set partners to
help with program. It must be noted that safety guidelines set by the
station must be adhered to while working in Costa Rica.
• Help co-ordinate and assist in discussions between interested
parties.
• Discuss the program and its importance in the local schools, and
where possible teach the need for sustainable management of natural
resources.
• Work with other York University intern(s) and other CPBS station
interns, staff, and other researchers in a cooperative manner.
From the three month study, the intern will develop a written report
which is two-fold. First, the report will indicate what was accomplished
during their stay as it relates to the current turtle conservation and
protection program for the north Tortuguero Beach. And secondly, a
critique of the current program and suggestions on how to collect data
that would be usable in a scientific, statistical analysis needs to be part
of the report. The report may include a plan of action if it is feasible,
and any alternative ideas of a livelihood from poaching, or macro-level
analysis for alternatives to the area supported by successful case
studies and literature would be welcome. This report is expected within
one month of return to Canada and is deliverable to the two contacts
listed above.
Specific tasks will include:
• Working on developing a strong understanding of the sea turtle
project, and a potential method to create a Costa Rican team for the
continuation of the sea turtle project.
• Aiding in suggesting or developing a direction for future interns to aid
the program based on their experiences in the program.
• Ensuring that each party involved shall be aware of their tasks and
responsibilities and will have a complete understanding of why the
projects are so important.
• Possibly helping to develop graphics, brochures and educational
programs that can be used within the school system and local villages,
to help deter poaching, time permitted.
• Completing a written final report to note what work was done, and
what is still required to ensure that the program is operational.
Expected work hours: Hours will be long with both engaging in night
work on the beach and day work including walking lowland wet forest
research transects, talking to villagers, children, lodge owners and
government agencies. Weekends are often spent working as well. It is
difficult to be away from the station due to its remoteness.
Preferred start date: Late May
Please note: York interns pay a rate of $200.00 US per week which
includes accommodation and food. There are no banks in Tortuguero
and so traveler’s cheques are not accepted. All payments to the station
must be in U.S. dollars. When arranging U.S. cash for your trip, be
sure to ask your bank for clean crisp bills. Any bills with tears or writing
on them will be rejected. If you are nervous about carrying money,
arrangements can be made to pay the amount at the COTERC office.
There will be a $15.00 transfer charge to do this.
Qualifications/skills required:
• Sound knowledge in the Spanish language with good
communications skills is expected.
• Biological background with knowledge of conservation biology and
the development of renewable resource management.
• Physically able to walk up to 10 kilometres on wet sand in poor light
in an efficient manner in each working day
• Ability to live and work in an isolated situation.
• Good skills in moderating and problem solving.
• Capable of using a motor boat for transportation purposes.
• Capable of analyzing all factors gathered and determining whether
this project is feasible for the area.
• Ability to work in an isolated area, and be pleasant and tolerant of
others in team situations
• Basic certification in emergency first aid an asset
Language requirements:
English; sound knowledge of Spanish is important but not required.
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest
Conservation (COTERC) is a registered Canadian and Costa Rican
Charity that was formed in 1991. COTERC operates Cano Palma
Biological Station, which is located north of Tortuguero in the Limon
Province on the northeast Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.
The chief mandates of the organization are to provide leadership in
conservation, education and research for the preservation of tropical
rainforests. The goal is to extend efforts in Neotropical conservation to
extend beyond the stations 40 hectares.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Canadian Organization for Tropical Education an
Rainforest Conservation is to provide leadership in education,
research, conservation and the educated use of natural resources in
the tropics.
Several projects are underway at the station, they include:
• The “Save an Acre” program, a fund expressly for the purchase of
conservation through land purchase.
• Educational programs and support to local schools and universities in
Costa Rica, Canada and abroad.
• A volunteer program which provides biology students and other
interested parties an opportunity to live in a Neotropical rainforest and
participate in the stations daily operations. Volunteers learn about
biological studies and conservation efforts in the tropics. They also get
personally involved in working on many aspects of conservation.
•This includes an ongoing inventory of the flora and fauna of the
Tortuguero region, monitoring program for resident and migrating birds
and shorebirds, large mammals, herpetology, plant phenology and sea
turtles, and daily collection of meteorological data. They may also be
involved in tours of the station by some of the areas tourists with
visitors are given an interpretive lecture by volunteers and staff to help
explain the local ecosystem and some of the conservation issues.
The Station:
Cano Palma Biological Station is a small outpost on Cano Palma in the
Barra Del Colorado
Wildlife Refuge. The station is situated in lowland flooded tropical wet
forest and receives between six and seven meters of rain annually. It is
considered one of the most biodiverse areas of Costa Rica. Cano
Palma functions as a biological field station located in the rainforest. All
visitors to Cano Palma arrive by boat. There are no roads in this area
and all travel is done along a system of rivers and canals. Living
facilities are clean and comfortable but basic. Volunteers, researchers
and students share a dormitory which can house 30 people.
Canadian Organization for Tropical
Education and Rainforest Conservation
(COTERC), Community Conservation
Location: Tortuguero
Placement Name:
Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest
Conservation (COTERC)- Community Conservation
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Tortuguero, Costa Rica
URL:
http://coterc.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The Community Conservation intern will develop, in partnership with
station staff and San Francisco village educational committee,
conservation education programs to be delivered to local community.
The intern will also assist with other ongoing Caño Palma Biological
Station (CPBS) monitoring programs.
Specific tasks will include:
• Conducting environmental education classes;
• Assisting with and/or teach computer classes in the newly developed
computer room/facilities;
• Aiding in developing manual/modules for teaching
conservation/education/science in classroom setting using local aids;
• Assisting with volunteer/intern orientation to the community
• Assisting in the development of mutually beneficial relationships
between the community and biological station.
Expected work hours: 8 hours per day, 6 days a week
Please note: York interns pay a rate of $200.00 US per week which
includes accommodation and food. There are no banks in Tortuguero
and so traveler’s cheques are not accepted. All payments to the station
must be in U.S. dollars. When arranging U.S. cash for your trip, be
sure to ask your bank for clean crisp bills. Any bills with tears or writing
on them will be rejected. If you are nervous about carrying money,
arrangements can be made to pay the amount at the COTERC office.
There will be a $15.00 transfer charge to do this.
Qualifications/skills required:
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Ability to work independently
• Good listening skills
• Flexibility
• Excellent work ethic
• Some teaching experience or training
• Maturity
Language requirements:
Fluent English; intermediate Spanish
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest
Conservation (COTERC) is a registered Canadian and Costa Rican
Charity that was formed in 1991. COTERC operates Cano Palma
Biological Station, which is located north of Tortuguero in the Limon
Province on the northeast Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.
The chief mandates of the organization are to provide leadership in
conservation, education and research for the preservation of tropical
rainforests. The goal is to extend efforts in Neotropical conservation to
extend beyond the stations 40 hectares.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Canadian Organization for Tropical Education an
Rainforest Conservation is to provide leadership in education,
research, conservation and the educated use of natural resources in
the tropics.
Several projects are underway at the station, they include:
• The “Save an Acre” program, a fund expressly for the purchase of
conservation through land purchase.
• Educational programs and support to local schools and universities in
Costa Rica, Canada and abroad.
• A volunteer program which provides biology students and other
interested parties an opportunity to live in a Neotropical rainforest and
participate in the stations daily operations. Volunteers learn about
biological studies and conservation efforts in the tropics. They also get
personally involved in working on many aspects of conservation.
•This includes an ongoing inventory of the flora and fauna of the
Tortuguero region, monitoring program for resident and migrating birds
and shorebirds, large mammals, herpetology, plant phenology and sea
turtles, and daily collection of meteorological data. They may also be
involved in tours of the station by some of the areas tourists with
visitors are given an interpretive lecture by volunteers and staff to help
explain the local ecosystem and some of the conservation issues.
The Station:
Cano Palma Biological Station is a small outpost on Cano Palma in the
Barra Del Colorado
Wildlife Refuge. The station is situated in lowland flooded tropical wet
forest and receives between six and seven meters of rain annually. It is
considered one of the most biodiverse areas of Costa Rica. Cano
Palma functions as a biological field station located in the rainforest. All
visitors to Cano Palma arrive by boat. There are no roads in this area
and all travel is done along a system of rivers and canals. Living
facilities are clean and comfortable but basic. Volunteers, researchers
and students share a dormitory which can house 30 people.
El Savador
Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS),
Clean Water Campaign
Location: San Salvador
Placement Name:
Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS) [Clean Water Campaign]
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
San Salvador, El Salvador
URL:
www.cis-elsalvador.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The intern will support the CIS campaign for clean water advocacy,
education, and training on use of filters in communities with scarce
economic resources. The intern will also accompany the CIS promoter
to communities to carry out workshops and install filters.
Specific tasks will include:
• Helping to systematize information on levels of contamination of
water in communities, the impact of CIS campaign in the communities,
through setting up data base.
• Helping to facilitate workshops on the right to water, the link between
contaminated water and health and environment.
• Doing community visits to evaluate impact of filter program and the
impact of different filter systems.
Expected work hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week
Preferred starting date: June 2 - August 29
Qualifications/skills required:
• Education or workshop facilitation background
• Chemistry or science background related to testing water for
parasites, ameobas, bacteria, chemicals or other contaminants would
be an asset
• Knowledge of general history and/or current reality of El Salvador
Language requirements:
English; advanced Spanish
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The struggle of the Salvadoran people for democracy and peace with
justice has created strong solidarity on an international level. In order
to strengthen people-to-people solidarity ties and contribute to the
construction of a new El Salvador, organizations from the Salvadoran
social movement and international organizations that have supported
the process of peace with social justice, came together to create the
Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (Center for Exchange and
Solidarity).
The CIS is a multi-faceted organization, with many programs
supporting education, organizing, and social justice. We are looking for
people committed to solidarity and social justice to participate in our
programs.
The Mélida Anaya Montes Language School is part of the Centro de
Intercambio y Solidaridad, a multi-faceted organization, with many
programs supporting education, organizing, and social justice. English
students are all 18 years of age and over, and many are involved in
social justice movements. In line with the mission of the CIS, the
language school combines popular education techniques with a
participatory methodology. Our language education also highlights
social justice issues. The school has adopted the following underlying
themes:
• Human Rights
• The social movement
• The environment
• Intervention of Dominant Powers in the Developing World
• Threats to the Environment and their Effects on Life
• The Social Movement - Roots and Causes
Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS),
English School
Location: San Salvador
Placement Name:
Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS) [English School]
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
San Salvador, El Salvador
URL:
www.cis-elsalvador.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The English School Program Assistant will help with the coordination of
the Mélida Anaya Montes Language School with a focus on finding
ways to better support volunteers in integrating popular education with
English grammar and social justice themes into the adult English as a
foreign language (EFL) classroom. Specifically, the intern will help
create materials for EFL teacher training and/or classroom materials,
using examples that are relevant to the Salvadoran context. In addition
to working with resources, the intern will teach an EFL class, and help
to coordinate teachers' meetings.
Specific tasks will include:
• Teaching an adult EFL class using popular education methodology.
Classes have approximately 10 students, and are 3 nights/week for a
total of 5.5 teaching hours/week.
• Aiding in the creation of materials such as teachers’ guides and
student workbooks, which will aid in the integration of the school’s core
social justice themes into the classroom
• Coordinating additional activities for students and volunteers, such as
a weekly discussion group, workshops on facilitation or social justice
themes, movie forums, etc.
Expected work hours: 8 hours per day (The exact schedule is flexible
depending on whether the intern takes Spanish classes or wishes to
participate in the Political-Cultural program. However, regardless of the
intern's participation in other programs, he/she is expected to work 40
hours per week. (The intern would receive half-off Spanish classes,
and have two weeks free of the political-cultural program as part of
his/her training.) Please note, if interns choose to participate in other
programs the coordinator will work to be flexible, but interns must
anticipate a considerable time commitment.
Preferred starting date: June 2 - August 29 (It is strongly preferred
that all CIS Interns begin work on the same date.)
Qualifications/skills required:
• Field of study relating to Education, Humanities, Latin America, (i.e.
Cultural Studies, Sociology, etc)
• Knowledge/experience in popular education, community organizing,
activism, issues of power and privilege, and/or anti-oppressive
education
• Experience in EFL materials creation, and lesson planning preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer applications
• Strong English writing and editing skills
• A dynamic personality and public speaking skills are preferred
Language requirements:
Advanced level of Spanish is preferred, but not required. (Interns with
advanced Spanish may have the opportunity to collaborate on
institutional projects with Salvadoran staff members.)
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The struggle of the Salvadoran people for democracy and peace with
justice has created strong solidarity on an international level. In order
to strengthen people-to-people solidarity ties and contribute to the
construction of a new El Salvador, organizations from the Salvadoran
social movement and international organizations that have supported
the process of peace with social justice, came together to create the
Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (Center for Exchange and
Solidarity).
The CIS is a multi-faceted organization, with many programs
supporting education, organizing, and social justice. We are looking for
people committed to solidarity and social justice to participate in our
programs.
The Mélida Anaya Montes Language School is part of the Centro de
Intercambio y Solidaridad, a multi-faceted organization, with many
programs supporting education, organizing, and social justice. English
students are all 18 years of age and over, and many are involved in
social justice movements. In line with the mission of the CIS, the
language school combines popular education techniques with a
participatory methodology. Our language education also highlights
social justice issues. The school has adopted the following underlying
themes:
• Human Rights
• The social movement
• The environment
• Intervention of Dominant Powers in the Developing World
• Threats to the Environment and their Effects on Life
• The Social Movement - Roots and Causes
Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS),
Fair Trade Salvadoran Crafts
Location: San Salvador
Placement Name:
Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS) [Fair Trade Salvadoran
Crafts]
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
San Salvador, El Salvador
URL:
www.cis-elsalvador.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The Fair Trade Salvadoran Crafts intern will work with our Solidarity
Crafts and Salvadoran Enterprises for Women programs to increase
marketing capacity, following a fair-trade model. This work will involve
the intern visiting several women’s businesses and fair trade artisan
cooperatives in the CIS network to get to know them and familiarize
her/himself with our model and the products and crafts the
cooperatives produce. Secondly, the intern will assist in creating and
updating promotional and marketing materials (introduction packet,
informative product tags, on-line store, and promotional emails), and
help to streamline internal processes for fulfilling orders. Thirdly, using
existing and new promotional materials, the intern will conduct
outreach to potential fair trade partners and customers, and build and
strengthen relationships with international fair trade organizations and
stores.
Specific tasks will include:
• Learning our model and the context of El Salvador: Conduct
community visits to learn about the CIS’ network of artisan
cooperatives, and follow up with this by developing or updating the
profile for each participating business or cooperative for promotional
use. Learn about the artisans reality, what obstacles they face, and
their day to day struggles living as artisans in El Salvador.
• Promotional materials: Update on-line store with new
products/prices, propose a product tag design for craft products from
each of the artisan coops in our network, and help to design and send
out promotional emails for new product designs.
• Outreach and follow up to possible fair trade partners/clients:
Search for and reach out to new sales venues such as fair trade/green
stores, solidarity groups at universities and churches, etc.
• Internal processes: Help streamline catalogue ordering process,
update Product Inventory List with new products and current prices.
Assist in yearly inventory process.
• Coordinate yearly capacity building workshop for collectives (if
bilingual): Plan and coordinate a capacity-building training for artisan
collectives and women’s microbusinesses on a topic such as cost
analysis, product design and presentation, sales and marketing,
sustainable business plans, etc.
Expected work hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week (This is
negotiable based on whether or not the intern is enrolled in Spanish
classes.)
Preferred starting date: June 2 - August 29; it is strongly preferred
that all CIS Interns begin work on the same date.
Qualifications/skills required:
• Experience or knowledge in the areas of marketing, small business
administration, microbusinesses sustainable development, women’s
empowerment, cooperative development, or fair trade.
• If not at a conversational level of Spanish, enrolment in Spanish
classes concurrent or prior to the internship.
• Strong writing skills in English or Spanish a must. Translation skills a
plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.
Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Publisher, basic HTML a
plus.
Language requirements:
Conversational level of Spanish strongly preferred
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The struggle of the Salvadoran people for democracy and peace with
justice has created strong solidarity on an international level. In order
to strengthen people-to-people solidarity ties and contribute to the
construction of a new El Salvador, organizations from the Salvadoran
social movement and international organizations that have supported
the process of peace with social justice, came together to create the
Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (Center for Exchange and
Solidarity).
The CIS is a multi-faceted organization, with many programs
supporting education, organizing, and social justice. We are looking for
people committed to solidarity and social justice to participate in our
programs.
Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS),
Salvadoran Enterprises for Women
Location: San Salvador
Placement Name:
Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS) [Salvadoran Enterprises for
Women]
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
San Salvador, El Salvador
URL:
www.cis-elsalvador.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The intern will accompany CIS support to Salvadoran Enterprises for
Women in rural areas with economic depression and low levels of
formal education. This will include participating in evaluations with
women and writing up a report of the results in both Spanish and
English. If the intern has a business administration or related
backgroud, he/she can assist in developing and facilitating workshops
on basic accounting, how to calculate costs and prices,
commercialization and other business development workshops.
Specific tasks will include:
• Accompanying CIS grassroots promoters to evaluations with small
businesses
• Writing up evaluations in Spanish and English
• For persons with business administration or related background,
assist in developing workshops on basic accounting, administration,
comercializaiton, calculating costs, etc.
Expected work hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week
Preferred starting date: June 2 - August 29
Qualifications/skills required:
• Facilitation skills
• Business, accounting, or other related skills
• Knowledge of basic history in El Salvador
Language requirements:
English; advanced Spanish
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The struggle of the Salvadoran people for democracy and peace with
justice has created strong solidarity on an international level. In order
to strengthen people-to-people solidarity ties and contribute to the
construction of a new El Salvador, organizations from the Salvadoran
social movement and international organizations that have supported
the process of peace with social justice, came together to create the
Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (Center for Exchange and
Solidarity).
The CIS is a multi-faceted organization, with many programs
supporting education, organizing, and social justice. We are looking for
people committed to solidarity and social justice to participate in our
programs.
The Mélida Anaya Montes Language School is part of the Centro de
Intercambio y Solidaridad, a multi-faceted organization, with many
programs supporting education, organizing, and social justice. English
students are all 18 years of age and over, and many are involved in
social justice movements. In line with the mission of the CIS, the
language school combines popular education techniques with a
participatory methodology. Our language education also highlights
social justice issues. The school has adopted the following underlying
themes:
• Human Rights
• The social movement
• The environment
• Intervention of Dominant Powers in the Developing World
• Threats to the Environment and their Effects on Life
• The Social Movement - Roots and Causes
Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS),
Youth Formation and Scholarship
Location: San Salvador
Placement Name:
Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS) [Youth Formation and
Scholarship]
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
San Salvador, El Salvador
URL:
www.cis-elsalvador.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The intern will be responsible for helping systematize manuals for
grassroots educators for workshops with youth between the ages of 14
-25 years old on various themes such as environment, analysis of
Salvador reality, economic alternatives, gender, human rights, etc. The
intern will also be responsible for developing and co-facilitating some
of the workshops with CIS grassroots organizing team.
Specific tasks will include:
• Helping develop, implement and systematize evaluation and report
process with CIS youth formation and Scholarship Program.
• Systematization of formation workshops with youth carried out by CIS
organizers.
• Helping to develop and facilitate workshops with CIS grassroots
organizing team.
Expected work hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week
Preferred starting date: June 2 - August 29
Qualifications/skills required:
• Writing, editing, layout, and/or graphic design
• Facilitation and/or education skills
• Knowledge of general history and current reality of El Salvador
Language requirements:
• Advanced Spanish written and/or oral skills
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The struggle of the Salvadoran people for democracy and peace with
justice has created strong solidarity on an international level. In order
to strengthen people-to-people solidarity ties and contribute to the
construction of a new El Salvador, organizations from the Salvadoran
social movement and international organizations that have supported
the process of peace with social justice, came together to create the
Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (Center for Exchange and
Solidarity).
The CIS is a multi-faceted organization, with many programs
supporting education, organizing, and social justice. We are looking for
people committed to solidarity and social justice to participate in our
programs.
The Mélida Anaya Montes Language School is part of the Centro de
Intercambio y Solidaridad, a multi-faceted organization, with many
programs supporting education, organizing, and social justice. English
students are all 18 years of age and over, and many are involved in
social justice movements. In line with the mission of the CIS, the
language school combines popular education techniques with a
participatory methodology. Our language education also highlights
social justice issues. The school has adopted the following underlying
themes:
• Human Rights
• The social movement
• The environment
• Intervention of Dominant Powers in the Developing World
• Threats to the Environment and their Effects on Life
• The Social Movement - Roots and Causes
Germany
Embassy of Canada to Germany
Location: Berlin
Placement Name:
Embassy of Canada to Germany
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Berlin, Germany
URL:
www.germany.gc.ca
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The internship will be in the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy. The
intern will be working closely with the Public Affairs attachés,
particularly working with officers dealing with the communications and
advocacy coordination requirements of a large Canadian Embassy and
two Consulates. He/she would be particularly assisting the Public
Affairs Counsellor in implementing a new advocacy strategy for the
promotion of Canadian interests in Germany.
Specific tasks will include:
• Researching and drafting documents for Embassy/Consulate use and
online publication;
• Drafting replies to incoming correspondence;
• Drafting and research for speeches on all areas of Canadian interest
in Germany;
• Supporting the organization of advocacy and communications events,
(invitations, guest lists, event and project assistance);
• Receiving and accompanying visitors to the Embassy;
• Working at the information desk of the Marshall McLuhan Salon, the
Embassy's unique interactive resource for German students and
public;
• Administrative support for VIP visits;
• Administrative and logistical support specifically for the annual
FORUM @ KANADA HAUS 2013 and Canada Day in Münster 2013,
events ;
• Supporting the public affairs section by conducting various research
tasks (mainly based on internet sources), drafting summaries and
provide background material);
• Supporting the organisation of events taking place at the Embassy,
as well as official visits to Germany by Canadian delegations or guest
speakers.
Expected work hours:: 7.5 hours per day, 5 days a week
Preferred start date: May 1
Note: Successful applicants must undergo a security clearance, details
of which will be provided after the internship has been confirmed.
Qualifications/skills required:
• Knowledgeable about European and German cultural, political,
educational system and German media, knowledgeable about
Canadian current affairs and public policy priorities.
• Ability to work autonomously, but also be a team player, be a fast
learner and have great attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good computer literacy, internet research experience and willingness
to familiarise oneself with the Embassy’s internal computer programs.
• The ratio of research/organisational tasks is roughly 50-50%.
Candidates should be able to multitask.
Language requirements:
Fluency in oral and written German, as well as in one of the two
Canadian official languages (English or French, level C), and a good
knowledge of Canada’s other official language (level B)
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The Embassy represents Canadian interests in Germany.
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst
– DAAD (German Academic
Exchange Service)
Location: Bonn
Placement Name:
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst – DAAD (German
Academic Exchange Service)
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Bonn, Germany
URL:
www.daad.de
www.daad.de/rise/en/ (RISE program)
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
Actively involved in all aspects of the DAAD/RISE program (Research
Internships in Science and Engineering) for North American and British
undergraduates:
• email correspondence providing information on the RISE
scholarships and research internships, on general aspects of
living and working in Germany, on program specific details and
on details concerning the large scholarship holders meeting in
Heidelberg;
• assistance with and participation in the organization of the
scholarship holders meetings of RISE and RISE professional,
the sister program of RISE, in Heidelberg and in Dresden
(each around 200 participants);• independent projects: usually
the concept and design of a publication, for example an
informational brochure or a marketing tri-fold for students
interested in the RISE program, a handbook for RISE
participants, a guideline for internship providers, a power point
presentation etc.
• assistance with the RISE website ( www.daad.de/riseprograms )
• Assistance in all administrative and organisational activities of
Section 316, North America, Programs for North Americans and
Project Grants, at DAAD headquarters in Bonn
Specific tasks will include:
• Correspondence with North American and British Scholarship holders
• Assistance with organizational details concerning the large RISE
scholarship holders meetings in Heidelberg and in Dresden
• Participation in the Heidelberg and in the Dresden meeting,
assistance with organizational details when in Heidelberg or Dresden
• Translation of German texts into English
• Assistance with the development and design of informational and
marketing materials
• Handling of statistical data
Expected work hours: 38.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Preferred start date: Anytime in May
Qualifications/skills required:
• Microsoft Office skills
• Basic knowledge on the German higher education system
• Communication skills
Language requirements:
Basic German language skills
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The "Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst" is a private, publicly
funded, self-governing organization of higher education institutions in
Germany and is responsible for promoting academic relations with
institutions abroad, primarily through the exchange of students,
academics and researchers.
We are one of the world's largest and most respected intermediary
organizations in this field. Scores of students, teachers, researchers
and scientists supported by the DAAD have been able to gain valuable
experience abroad.
Greece
The Canadian Institute in Greece
Location: Athens
Placement Name:
The Canadian Institute in Greece
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Athens, Greece
URL:
www.cig-icg.gr
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The intern’s major responsibilities at the Institute will be to assist in the
running of the Institute's library (including the accessioning and
cataloguing of new books) and the updating of the Institute's website.
The intern will also help the Assistant Director in the Institute’s office as
required. Duties may include responding to e-mail and fax
correspondence; handling telephone enquiries; organising and
publicising Institute events; and distributing the Institute’s publications.
In particular, the intern will assist in the organisation of the annual
Open Meeting in May, and of an archaeologically-oriented excursion in
June/July.
Translating texts from English to French and/or Modern Greek will form
a significant part of the work if the successful candidate’s language
skills permit.
Another vital aspect of the intern’s responsibilities will be to represent
the Institute, and Canada, in the Athens archaeological and cultural
community. This community comprises various Greek cultural
foundations and museums, and the sixteen foreign archaeological
schools in Greece; all present programmes of public lectures and
seminars, exhibitions and other events.
Specific tasks will include:
• Cataloguing and accessioning new books, periodicals, and offprints
for the library
• Updating current information and developing new content for the
Institute’s website
• Translating communications issued by the Institute into Greek and/or
French
Expected work hours: 35 hours per week (9am to 1pm, Monday to
Friday (20h) + 15 hours flexible)
Preferred start date: May 1
Qualifications/skills required:
• Some background in Classics, Archaeology, or Ancient History
• Proficiency with MSWord and MSAccess; HTML experience a plus
• Organizational skills, initiative, maturity, and an outgoing personality
Language requirements:
Fluency in both official languages is highly desirable; knowledge of
Modern Greek would be a bonus
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The Canadian Institute in Greece is a non-profit, charitable
organization whose mission is to promote scholarly research and
cultural exchange in Greece. It provides an international forum for
scholars studying Greek history, archaeology, and culture and it
assists Canadian researchers and students working in Greece by
providing facilities and services to advance their knowledge of Greek
literature, history, art, anthropology, and the fine arts in all periods. In
this way, the Institute contributes to the maintenance of high standards
of teaching and scholarship at universities and colleges in Canada and
beyond.
The Institute also provides opportunities for cultural interchange
between Canadians and Greeks through events such as lectures,
tours, conferences and exhibitions. It offers members practical
assistance in dealing with unfamiliar customs and regulations. The
Canadian Institute is the only body authorised to represent Canadian
scholars who want to conduct independent archaeological fieldwork in
Greece, because the Greek Government requires foreigners to
conduct archaeological work only under the auspices of their own
national institutes.
India
CanSupport
Location: New Delhi
Placement Name:
CANSUPPORT
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
New Delhi, India
URL:
http://www.cansupport.org/
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The intern will visit the Day Care and Home Care Programs and our
OutPatient Clinic learn about CanSupport and abot all our activities.
The intern will help computerise information already available at the
organisation.
Specific tasks will include:
• help put on line nursing competency tests
• create an animated video about CanSupport and cancer that we can
use for children and adults
• help put on line nursing education materials
Expected work hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
Preferred start date: Monday May 5th preferred.
Qualifications/skills required:
• Knowledge of Indian Culture, NGOs and preferrably cancer care and
palliative care
• A team player with good communication skills , flexibility, and cheerful
disposition.
• Ability to work independently.
• Computer Applications / On line managment of system tools
• Microsoft Office, particularly MS Access.
Language requirements:
English. Knowledge of Hindi is an asset.
Highlights of Organization/background information:
CanSupport was founded by Harmala Gupta in 1996. It grew out of her
personal experience as a cancer survivor and as a support person for
others. In 1991, Harmala had started the first cancer support group in
India, Cancer Sahyog. She along with fellow survivors and caregivers
began visiting cancer clinics in the All India Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS) and the Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital (IRCH) in
Delhi to provide information, practical help and an empathetic listening
ear.
Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and
Democracy (JCCD)-(ASICS) Annual Survey
of India's City Systems
Location: Bangalore
Placement Name:
Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy (JCCD) - Annual
Survey of India's City Systems (ASICS)
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Bangalore, India
URL:
www.janaagraha.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
ASICS is an objective framework to evaluate the state of India’s citysystems. It is intended to serve as a bellwether of the degree and
direction of systemic reforms being undertaken by cities. ASICS
through the inaugural edition has already evolved as a reference point
for conversations on urban India. Some of the highlights of the
inaugural ASICS report and event are as follows:
• 11 Indian cities and 2 global benchmark cities evaluated across 107
parameters
• ASICS Report unveiled, including detailed action points for Indian
cities
• Voice Of India’s Citizens (VOICE) survey, the citizen perception
component of ASICS carried out in Indian cities across 4,200 cityresidents
• Signature event held in New Delhi in early April 2013 with eminent
speakers delivering key note speeches on each of the four parts of the
city-systems framework, to a multi stakeholder audience
Specific tasks will include:
• Researching for unique practices and processes followed by cities
across the world with respect to the 4 sections of the City-Systems
framework
• Analyzing data from the survey and drawing trends/ conclusions from
it
• Generating recommendations for City governance based on the
analyses
• Assisting team members in writing the ASICS report
• Supporting team members in arranging for the ASICS event
Expected work hours: 8 hours a day, 6 days a week
Preferred start date: Early May
Qualifications/skills required:
• Pursuing a degree in the fields of Law, Economics, Public Policy,
Political Science or other equivalent field. Preference will be given to
students who (will) have completed 60 Credits by 30 April 2014.
• Prior work experience in economics, law or policy research with
exposure to basic quantitative research, working knowledge of
spreadsheets and Microsoft Office with a demonstrated track record of
high-performance
• Candidates from alternative academic backgrounds and careers such
as Engineering, Law or Science with outstanding academic and career
accomplishments, a passion for urban transformation and willingness
and ability to work hard and learn quickly would also be considered
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• High levels of self-motivation, passion and perseverance required for
social change at a systemic level
• Attention to detail, high personal standards of performance
• Willingness to extend oneself to accomplish work objectives,
simultaneously pursuing excellence
• Positive attitude, flexibility and openness to adapt to organisational
ideas, approaches and a dynamic work environment
• Ability to learn quickly on the job, including aspects such as
community outreach and working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication skills- written and verbal, and interpersonal,
team skills.
Language requirements:
English; knowledge of Kannada a plus
Highlights of Organization/background information:
Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy (Janaagraha) is a
Bangalore based not for profit having the mission of transforming
quality of life in India’s cities and towns. It defines quality of life as
comprising quality of infrastructure and services and quality of
citizenship. Janaagraha, along with its sister organisation India Urban
Space foundation operates ten programs all of which are based on a
robust City-Systems framework. To achieve its mission, Janaagraha
works with both citizens and governments in advocating policy,
creating platforms for citizen engagement and forging partnerships to
attain scale.
Over its ten year existence, Janaagraha has built a proven track-record
in systemic change in city-systems and in catalysing citizen
engagement.
Janaagraha was founded by Swati and Ramesh Ramanathan and is
led by a management team comprising engineers, management
graduates, public policy professionals, urban planners and designers,
social science researchers and a military veteran driven by a passion
for transformative change. Its staff strength is in excess of eighty and
expected to cross one hundred this year.
Janaagraha is advised by a stellar Advisory Board comprising leaders
across business, social sector and community engagement,
management consulting and government.
Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and
Democracy (JCCD) - Research/Proof
Location: Bangalore
Placement Name:
Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy (JCCD) Research/Proof
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
JCCD Bangalore, India
URL:
www.janaagraha.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The Janaagraha Applied Research Programme (J-ARP) is a core unit
of Janaagraha’s Advocacy, Research, and Capacity Building Cluster
(ARC). J-ARP engages in action-oriented research activities that
further Janaagraha’s advocacy, online platform, and grassroots
objectives. Beyond this key support and advisory role, J-ARP also
leads the Citizenship Index Initiative (CI) in partnership with Brown
University, USA, and is a key stakeholder in the Explaining Electoral
Change in Urban and Rural India Network (EECURI). J-ARP also
seeks to further connections and applied research initiatives with
various urban research stakeholders, to promote awareness of the
need for increased and sustained urban research in India, particularly
in the areas of governance, citizenship, and urban infrastructure and
service provision.
Specific tasks will include:
• Supporting and/or leading the design of qualitative and quantitative
research frameworks to support both grass-roots programs at
Janaagraha as well as research-led initiatives
• Engaging and/or leading field-based work
• Analysing the data arising from grass-roots programs and researchled initiatives
• Supporting and/or leading the design of impact evaluations for grassroots programs
• Formatting and presenting data for meetings with various key stakeholders as well as conferences
• Assisting in initiating and managing relationships with partners
• Assisting and designing capacity training programs
Expected work hours: 8 hours a day, 6 days a week
Preferred start date: Early May
Qualifications/skills required:
• Pursuing a degree in the fields of social sciences (political science,
international relations, sociology, anthropology, economics, history,
geography) or public policy
• In-depth knowledge in quantitative social science methods (critical
skill)
• In-depth experience with social science program such as: STATA,
SPSS, R language, etc. (critical skill)
• Experience undertaking research with human subjects preferred
• Experience with designing and/or implementing survey-based
research preferred
• Experience writing academic literature and policy literature (e.g. for
peer-reviewed journals, policy papers, media briefs) preferred
• Excellent project management and organizational skills and
exceptional attention to detail to methodically plan, implement, and
monitor activities of the highest quality in accordance with deadlines.
• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and manage multiple
tasks/projects efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Works collaboratively with partners to achieve desired results despite
conflicting demands or priorities.
• Prioritizes teamwork and communication with colleagues and
superiors.
• High levels of self-motivation, passion and perseverance required for
social change at a systemic level
• Attention to detail, high personal standards of performance
• Willingness to extend oneself to accomplish work objectives,
simultaneously pursuing excellence
• Positive attitude, flexibility and openness to adapt to organisational
ideas, approaches and a dynamic work environment
• Ability to learn quickly on the job, including aspects such as
community outreach and working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication skills- written and verbal and interpersonal,
team skills.
Relevant Subject area/s/discipline/s: Mathematics, Economic, Public
Policy , reforms, Engineering, Statistics, research, Anthropology,
history, science ,international relations
Language requirements:
Fluent in English (additional fluency in one or more of: Kannada, Hindi,
English, and Urdu preferred)
Highlights of Organization/background information:
Janaagraha is a Bangalore based not-for-profit organisation that works
with citizens and government to change the quality of life in India’s
cities and towns.
The term “quality of life” has two separate aspects, distinct and interrelated: the first is “quality of urban infrastructure and services”: the
roads, drains, traffic, transport, water supply etc in our urban areas.
The second aspect of “quality of life” is the “quality of citizenship”: the
role that urban residents play by participating in civic issues,
deepening democracy and holding our public institutions accountable
in delivering various goods and services. This second aspect includes
very importantly the aspect of voluntarism.
Founded in 2001 by Ramesh Ramanathan and Swati Ramanathan,
Janaagraha started as a movement to include people's participation in
public governance and has now evolved into a robust institution for
Citizenship and Democracy.
Italy
The Gori Collection of Site-Specific Art
Location: Santomato di Pistoia
Placement Name:
The Gori Collection of Site-Specific Art
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Santomato di Pistoia, Italy
URL:
www.goricoll.it
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The primary job responsibility is organizing and conducting the guided
visits to the Collection. Our visiting season runs from late April to the
end of September and there are very many requests to handle. This is
definitely a job for a student with good “people skills”: we receive
groups from the general (and unqualified) public as well as from such
highly-qualified visitors as artists, museum directors, professors, and
journalists, often from all over the world. Their presence represents a
rare opportunity to enter into contact with operators in the fields of
contemporary art and culture. Visits last about 5 hours, are conducted
in English and Italian and can sometimes be held as often as 5-6 times
a week. The intern must be be well-disposed towards a bilingual
experience, physically fit, healthy and enjoy walking and being with
people.
Handling correspondence, answering the telephone and other office
work is requested when interns are not conducting visits.
Secondary job responsibilities depend on the intern’s aptitude and
good will. In such a small organization as ours, the things to do range
from the (only) seemingly inconsequential to the highly important. The
former include include typing, filing, helping with small organizational
jobs while the more challenging duties may include assisting artists
working/staying at Celle; helping organize events such as exhibitions,
performances, concerts, etc.; writing/editorial/graphics projects like
producing catalogues, press releases; assisting members of the press.
Specific tasks will include:
• Spending the first week/10 days preparing intensely for the tours.
• Conducting visits to the Collection in English and Italian.
• Dealing, in both languages, with acceptances/rejections of the many
requests for visits that arrive by telephone, mail, e-mail.
• Helping organize/communicate the special event(s) that are held here
every summer.
• Be present to help greet/guide the Gori family’s guests.
Expected work hours: Mostly half days (either morning or afternoon
according to the visiting schedule) from Monday - Saturday (Sundays
are always days off for us all). We ask that the intern be more available
in the very busy period (usually May-mid June) in exchange to having
more time off in July.
Preferred start date: May 1 (for training in the first week of May). By
day 8 they need to be able to conduct the tours on their own in both
languages. For this reason adequate preparation is required before
departure from York University (our catalogues and info are available
in the university library, we have a detailed bilingual website)
Qualifications/skills required:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Need to be able to proof-read in English
• Must have an intermediate level of Italian which will allow them not
only to be trained to do visits in that language but, especially, to be
able to communicate with the Gori family and other staff members.
• Good people skills
• Background in Art History and/or Italian Language particularly
recommended
Language requirements:
Fluent English; intermediate Italian
Highlights of Organization/background information:
In 1982, Giuliano Gori was the first private collector in the world to start
commissioning site-specific art and today his collection represents one
of the largest and most qualified of its kind in the world. Each year we
receive (by appointment) several thousand visitors who are all guided
through the collection. There are only two people running this
international collection so there is ample possibility for interns to be
involved in every aspect of our work.
Jamaica
Canadian Urban Institute - Sustainable
Development Planner
Location: Black River
Placement Name:
Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) - Sustainable Development Planner
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Black River, Jamaica
URL:
www.canurb.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The St. Elizabeth Parish Development Committee (SEPDC) is a
community-based, non-government organization with the mandate to
act for citizens and communities in local planning processes, and to
build institutional capacity within local governments for long-range
planning.
CUI is supporting the Parish of St. Elizabeth to develop and implement
local sustainable development planning in the region. This internship
will involve working through the SEPDC in urban and sustainability
plan.
Specific tasks will include:
• Supporting activities aimed at advancing the formulation and/or
implementation of secondary plans emanating from the Greater
Treasure Beach Sustainable Development Plan (GTBSDP)
• Collecting and sharing best practices and case studies, and conduct
applied research
• Providing technical support to implement GTBSDP initiatives relating
to economic development and public spaces, with a focus on
community-based tourism projects (nature, sports and heritage
• Sourcing funding and preparing funding proposals to support
initiatives arising from the GTBSDP for implementation across St.
Elizabeth Parish
• Preparing communications tools to engage the local community on an
ongoing basis for St. Elizabeth PDC activities.
Expected work hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week
Preferred start date: Early May
Qualifications/skills required:
• Education and experience in urban and community planning,
sustainable development, local economic development, or a related
field
• Knowledge and/or skills in integrated sustainability planning, urban
design, community development and public engagement
• A good understanding of international development and aid
effectiveness
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must have a laptop computer that the intern can bring to the field
Language requirements:
Fluent English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) is a Toronto-based not for profit
organization with a national and international reach. Through our work
we seek to create a world of thriving, sustainable, harmonious and
engaged urban regions.
The CUI is an innovator and catalyst engaged in research, networking,
leadership development, planning and policy solutions to improve the
quality of life in urban regions in Canada and around the world.
The Canadian Urban Institute fulfills its mission in Canada and
internationally through a range of programs, services and activities.
Kenya
Wikondiek Primary and Secondary School
Location: Wikondiek
Number of positions: Two (2)
Placement Name:
Wikondiek Primary and Secondary School
Number of Placements:
2
Placement Site:
Wikondiek, Kenya
URL:
None available
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
Specific tasks will include:
• Assisting teachers in Forms 1 - 4 (equivalent to grade 9 -12) or
standard 4-8 (equivalent to grade 4 - 8) schemed subject area of
specialty.
• Helping design a project proposal for a computer training and
resource centre as an income generating activity for the school.
• Training the schoolchildren on a game of interest outdoor or indoor
• Assisting with the provision of additional coaching/mentoring to
students as required
• Designing creative and supportive extra/ co-curricular initiatives
Expected work hours: Minimum 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
Preferred start date: First week of May
Qualifications/skills required:
• Ability to work in an isolated and challenging environment without
many creature comforts students may be accustomed to and an
appreciation for a more simple style of living
• An understanding the complex social, political and economic factors
that are impacting rural Kenya today
• Ability to employ interculturally effective communication skills,
patience and an open mind
• Interest and ability to understand complex issues in the area of
education outside of the classroom
• Practical skills and knowledge in teaching at elementary and
secondary levels of education
• Knowledge of science education or art and music an asset
• Resourceful with limited resources, flexible and able to adapt to
ambiguous situations
• Ability to work in a team, and show initiative and creativity
• Successful applicant must have strong social skills that are
appropriate in the Kenyan context
Language requirements:
English; some Swahili is helpful
Highlights of Organization/background information:
Wikondiek Primary School was started in 1906 as a community project
to assist the less fortunate people. It has about 310 students, 87 out of
them are orphans. The pre-primary has 42 children. Wikondiek
Secondary School was started in 2002. It has about 153 students, 78
out of them are orphaned. The whole school has 15 teachers.
Students go to school for 3 months, then take a 1 month break - i.e.
school is from January to March and May to July and vacation is in
April and August.
Mexico
La Salle University, Center for International
Education
Location: Mexico City
Number of positions: Two (2)
Placement Name:
La Salle University, Center for International Education
Number of Placements:
2
Placement Site:
Mexico City, Mexico
URL:
http://ciel.ulsa.edu.mx/
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
Placements are available at any of these 6 organizations as per
student interest, eligibility and appropriate match with the organization.
1. El Caracol: www.elcaracol.org.mx
A private, not for profit organization assists run away children/ youth
and street kids. Through counseling and emotional support, the
organization sets out to provide youth with life skills techniques to
become an active member of society.
El Caracol is focused on the following issues:
• Lobbying for improved public policies for Homeless
• Empowerment of homeless groups
• Research
• Communications
Areas of activities for interns
1.Street intervention.
Educational: intervention, human rights defense
2.Research.
3.Communications: social networks, web site.
2. Christel House: www.mx.christelhouse.org
Christel House of México A.C. is a private elementary and middle
school founded in 2004 to help underprivileged children and their
families in poor, underprivileged districts of Mexico City. They offer the
following programs:
• Elementary and Secondary School: grades 1-10, incorporated to the
Secretariat of Public Education
• Health Program for Students: Nutrition, prevention programs, dental,
optical services
• Community Program: Parent support program, workshops, volunteer
and tutor support program
• Social Service Program: students volunteer with other organizations
• Ex-Alumni Program: follow up program which offers support services,
workshops, addiction prevention programs, recreational activities
Position Purpose:
• Interact and communicate with children in specific activities.
• Assist the Community Service Outreach worker.
• Support teaching staff.
3. Casa Arturo Mundet Nursing Home For The Elderly
The nursing home is a private institution that receives government
funds. They care for people over 65 whose families have abandoned
them or that they may not be able to support them.
The facilities are divided in three sections, women’s, men’s and
couple’s. There is also a clinic and activity rooms. The government
provides the Home with qualified staff members, including doctors,
nurses, psychologists, therapists, etc. Residents receive medical
attention and participate in a series of physical activities such as
exercise classes, knitting, ceramics, carpentry, and other manual skills.
Many of the products made by the residents are sold in the nursing
home.
Position Purpose:
• Interact and communicate with senior citizens
• Assist in providing care to older adults
• Facilitate social and recreational integration of the residents
4. Casa Cuna La Paz: www.casacunalapaz.org.mx
Casa Cuna La Paz A.C. is a Christian inspired, not for profit, institution
created to help orphan or abandoned children in Mexico City. This
organization also provides counseling to Mexican families who want to
apply to become adoptive parents for abandoned children.
Position Purpose:
• Assist in providing care to infants and babies.
• Assist in organizing social and recreational activities for children.
• Communicate with young children and foment learning skills.
• Facilitate social and recreational integration of children.
Preferred start date: Early May
Qualifications/skills required:
• Ability to interact with children and seniors
• Ability to adapt to different work environments
• Ability to work with limited resources
• Knowledge of current issues in Mexico, social structure of Mexico and
existence of defined social classes.
Language requirements:
Fluent Spanish
Highlights of Organization/background information:
Founded in 1962, La Salle University is among Mexico’s most
innovative private universities, noted for the facilities offered on
campus, the personal attention given to the student and its traditional
values and community spirit. It is centrally located within the heart of
the trendy Colonia Condesa, which can be easily reached by subway,
bus or taxi. It is also within walking distance of many museums,
bookstores, restaurants, cafés and movie theatres and only a 20minute cab ride from the historic downtown center of Mexico City.
At the Center for International Education (CIEL), we take pride in
promoting intercultural programs designed to build bridges between
Mexico and other nations. Through intellectually challenging and
emotionally stimulating learning experiences, we bring participants
face to face with Mexican culture and reality.
The Special Programs Office is the contact at CIEL, La Salle. The
coordination office provides information on La Salle homestays prior to
arrival, initial orientation upon arrival, sets up and accompanies intern
to interview and offers guidance and assistance throughout the
internship period. Students receive a La Salle student ID, which
permits the access to University facilities such as the gym, library and
cultural events. Interns are also invited to participate in cultural
excursions that are organized by CIEL.
Nicaragua
University of the Autonomous Regions of
the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua
(URACCAN), Bluefields Campus
Location: Bluefields
Placement Name:
University of the Autonomous Regions of the Caribbean Coast of
Nicaragua (URACCAN) - Bluefields Campus
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Bluefields, Nicaragua
URL:
www.uraccan.edu.ni
www.yorku.ca/cerlac/uraccan
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The main goal of this internship placement is to assist URACCAN
Bluefields in strengthening its different English as a second language
(ESL) programs. The intern will be expected to work collaboratively
with URACCAN language teachers, particularly ESL, promoting the
communicative learning of English promoted by URACCAN at different
levels :
• Beginners, intermediate or advanced-level courses addressed to
URACCAN staff members (small groups)
• Non-credit courses offered to the general public upon demand
(generally involving youth and adults)
• Online courses
Specific tasks will include (depending on the expertise in the
field):
• Individual and/or team teaching in ESL, using a communicative
approach;
• Designing and implementing ESL courses, teaching units and
preparing lesson plans;
• Assisting URACCAN ESL teachers in the use of the language lab, the
effective use of internet, virtual platforms and related technology;
• Teaching ESL courses online;
• Developing and identifying audio visual materials for ESL teaching;
• Conducting workshops on ESL communicative methods and
approaches, or assisting URACCAN ESL teachers in carrying out such
tasks.
Expected work hours: 8am - noon and 2pm - 5pm, Monday to Friday
Qualifications/skills required:
• ESL teaching experience is desirable, particularly focused on
communicative methods and approaches
• Team-oriented
• Creative, enthusiastic, self-started
• Skills in developing teaching ESL materials.
• Skills in using language labs, internet, virtual platforms, etc.,
particularly related to ESL teaching.
• Native speaker’s command of the language around all four basic
language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Language requirements:
Fluent English; conversational Spanish an asset
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The University of the Autonomous Regions of the Nicaraguan
Caribbean Coast (URACCAN) was founded in 1992, through a decree
of the Nicaraguan National Assembly, and launched operations in
1995. URACCAN was created as a community-based institution aiming
to help consolidate the autonomy process of the Nicaraguan
Caribbean Coast through training and professionalization of human
resources, providing people with the necessary knowledge to conserve
and rationally benefit from their natural resources within a sustainable
model of development.
URACCAN has four campuses, located in Bilwi/Kamla (Puerto
Cabezas), Bluefields, Nueva Guinea, and Siuna. Virtually all of the
teaching, research, and community development programs of the
institution are focused in the areas of education, community health,
community development, and sustainable resource management.
In order to assist URACCAN in the accomplishment of its Mission
regarding community outreach, several Research Institutes have been
created, one of them being the Linguistics Research and Culture
Revitalization Institute (IPILC). In addition to promoting and carrying
out research in linguistics, sociolinguistics and related topics; tending
the area of languages, including indigenous languages; and supporting
the regional governments RAAN and RAAS in the design and
implementation of language policies and language planning, the IPILC
is heavily focused on culture revitalization in general.
University of the Autonomous Regions of
the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua
(URACCAN), Nueva Guinea Campus
Placement Name:
University of the Autonomous Regions of the Caribbean Coast of
Location: Nueva Guinea
Nicaragua (URACCAN) - Nueva Guinea Campus
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua
URL:
www.uraccan.edu.ni
www.yorku.ca/cerlac/uraccan
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
We are looking for an undergraduate student interested in acquiring
some experience in working with students learning English as a
second language and someone who wants to learn about the
Nicaraguan culture and practice or learn Spanish. The intern will assist
the English teachers at URACCAN in continuing to master the English
language, focusing on activities to develop abilities on the four skills:
listening, speaking, reading and writing. Moreover, the intern will also
work with students who are majoring in teaching English. When
teaching ESL students, the intern will co-plan, co-teach and coevaluate the teaching-learning process with the English teachers
he/she is going to work with. Another activity that the intern can do is to
learn or improve his/her Spanish with the assistance of his or her
mentor. Therefore, the intern does not necessarily have to be fluent in
Spanish. He or she will have the chance to practice or learn some
Spanish as part of his/her internship.
Specific tasks will include:
• Helping English teachers to improve their communicative
competence in English through conversation sessions.
• Co-planning, co-teaching and co-evaluating the classes he/she will
be teaching with other English teachers.
• Working with ESL teachers in their own classes to observe and make
suggestions for teaching effectively in their own context.
• Working with ESL teachers in their own classes to observe and make
suggestions for teaching effectively in their own context.
• Practicing his/her Spanish. The mentor will design some conversation
sessions to help the intern improve or learn some Spanish. The intern
will have the chance to interact in the community to master his/her
Spanish as well.
• Writing a final report of her/his experience during the internship.
• At the end of the internship, the intern will be awarded a diploma of
Assistant English teacher by URACCAN Nueva Guinea.
Expected work hours: 8 hours per day (8am - 6pm), 6 days a week
Preferred starting date: May 1st
Qualifications/skills required:
• Experience in ESL teaching and lesson planning
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Ability to work with youths and adults
• Knowledge of Nicaraguan culture
Language requirements:
Fluent English; beginner Spanish preferred
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The University of the Autonomous Regions of the Caribbean Coast of
Nicaragua (URACCAN) was founded in 1995 as a community-based
institution aiming to help consolidate the autonomy process of the
Nicaraguan Caribbean Coast through training and professionalization
of human resources, providing people with the necessary knowledge to
conserve and rationally benefit from natural resources in a sustainable
way. URACCAN has four campuses - at Bilwi/Kamla (Puerto
Cabezas), Bluefields, Nueva Guinea, and Siuna. Virtually all of the
teaching, research, and community development programs of the
institution are focused in the areas of education, community health,
community development, and sustainable resource management.
Philippines
Canadian Urban Institute - Tourism
Development Officer
Location: Siquijor or Negros
Placement Name:
Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) - Tourism Development Officer
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Siquijor or Negros, Philippines
URL:
www.canurb.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
With funding from the Canadian government, CUI is implementing the
Local Governance Support Program for Local Economic Development
(LGSP-LED) Project. The Project aims to strengthen local governance
and support sustainable local economic development activities across
the Philippines. The project pilots local economic development
initiatives in various communities across the country.
This internship will involve working with the Department of Interior and
Local Government in one of the CUI’s projects in the Philippines
(possibly Siquijor or Negros) to advance local economic development.
Specific tasks will include:
• Assisting local partners to develop tourism-related ideas into practical
projects and initiatives
• Supporting the development of business networks and alliances with
local partners in support of sustainable tourism initiatives
• Researching and sharing Canadian, Philippine and international
examples in sustainable tourism development and community
livelihood activities
• Assisting in organizing and delivering project activities such as
workshops, forums, events and learning exchanges
Expected work hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week
Qualifications/skills required:
• Relevant education and experience in community development, local
economic development, sustainable tourism, and/or working with
community groups
• Knowledge and/or skills in facilitation, team building, training and
research
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Analytical, with demonstrated problem solving abilities
• Must have a laptop computer that the intern can bring to the field
Language requirements:
Fluent English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) is a Toronto-based not for profit
organization with a national and international reach. Through our work
we seek to create a world of thriving, sustainable, harmonious and
engaged urban regions.
The CUI is an innovator and catalyst engaged in research, networking,
leadership development, planning and policy solutions to improve the
quality of life in urban regions in Canada and around the world.
The Canadian Urban Institute fulfills its mission in Canada and
internationally through a range of programs, services and activities.
Russia
Oxfam GB
Location: Moscow
Placement Name:
Oxfam GB
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Moscow, Russia
URL:
www.oxfam.ru
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The intern will:
• Help with communication, networking, liaising with partner
organizations
• Collect articles, analytical information and data relevant for program
activities.
• Perform logistical tasks; carry out background research on specific
topics
Specific tasks will include:
• Assistance with digital campaigning on inequality and access to
healthcare.
• Translation of briefings, articles, communications from EnglishRussian-English
• Assistance with logistical tasks
• Collecting information for papers, report and other documents
Expected work hours: 36 hrs/week
Preferred start date: May
Qualifications/skills required:
• Some knowledge of Russian history, politics, economy and social
issues would be advantageous
• Communication skills, including digital communication skills, would be
an asset
Language requirements:
Fluent English & Russian, both written and spoken
Highlights of Organization/background information:
Oxfam GB office in Russia was established in 2003. Oxfam’s mission
is to alleviate poverty and suffering worldwide. Oxfam operates in more
than 80 countries and works with poor people, governments, IFIs and
policy makers to improve livelihoods for millions of people and
introduce fairer economic and political systems.
In the Russian Federation our programmes have focused on a range of
issues: addressing global and regional inequality in partnership with
civil society, improving accessibility of health care for the poor and
marginalized groups, food security and climate change, international
development issues in the framework of G8/G20 summits, building
capacity of the largest Russian civil society alliance Global Call to
Action against Poverty (GCAP Russia), etc.
Singapore
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Location: Singapore
Placement Name:
National University of Singapore (NUS), School of Computing
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Singapore
URL:
www.comp.nus.edu.sg
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The Content Development Assistant will be involved in the
development of content in support of the outreach efforts of NUS
School of Computing, a faculty in the National University of Singapore
(NUS). Working with the External Relations team of the School, the
intern will contribute to the conceptualisation and production of
demonstration materials and programmes for the School’s Outreach
Space – Cerebro@SoC. From time to time, the intern may also be
involved in the hosting and running of various outreach events such as
visits, workshop and camps.
Cerebro@SoC was set up for the purpose of outreach to prospective
students aged between 10 to 18 years. The room is fully configurable
to cater to different types of programmes which we run.
The main objective for outreach is to dispel the notion that computing
is boring – tedious and only about programming. We want to show the
cool and fun factor of computing while informing students that it is a
lucrative career option and is in high demand worldwide.
The School intends to fill this room with many exciting hands-on
displays and activities that can interest and educate students about
computing. Besides holding seminars, workshops, and demonstrations
that will introduce computing to students, we will also conduct activities
which teach computation thinking that does not require the use of
computers.
Specific tasks will include:
• Proposing and suggesting technologies to be used for demos in the
outreach space
• Proposing materials/lesson plans
• General support for outreach events
Expected work hours: 8.5 hours Monday to Thursday, 8 hours Friday
Preferred start date: Beginning of May
Qualifications/skills required:
• Good communication skills
• Creativity flair and the initiative to explore novel ways of explaining
computing concepts to the younger generation
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Adaptability to functioning in an outward-looking Asian culture
Language requirements:
Fluent in written and spoken English. Some knowledge of Chinese will
be an advantage though not a requirement
Highlights of Organization/background information:
Established in 1998, NUS School of Computing is a fully fledged
faculty within the National University of Singapore. The School is home
to some 2,000 students, a quarter of them pursuing graduate studies.
Since its early days as the only university department in Singapore that
produced computing talent for the workforce, NUS School of
Computing has produced a trail of distinguished alumni, including the
chief executives and technology architects of multinationals and
government agencies.
The School encourages excellence in diversity among its students.
Some are winners of prestigious awards such as the National
Infocomm Scholarship. Others are creative thinkers capable of besting
their peers in international competitions in areas such as Games
Artificial Intelligence. At the School, research initiatives are supported
by a number of research laboratories and centres. Fitted with
equipment that is funded mainly by research grants, the laboratories
and centres provide a common space for people with similar interest to
exchange ideas and work together.
South Africa
Africa Health Placements (AHP)
Location: Johannesburg
Placement Name:
Africa Health Placements
Number of Placements:
2
Placement Site:
Johannesburg, South Africa
URL:
www.ahp.org.za
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The Strategic Information intern will work within AHP's Strategic
Information Team, assisting with the modeling of program outcomes
based on quantitative analysis of internal and national HR data,
collection and analysis of data on research projects, and building
models for national and hospital-level health workforce planning.
Specific tasks will include:
• Producing data reports for internal programme monitoring and to
meet donor requirements
• Ensuring accuracy and reliability of data
• Gathering data according to the defined approach
• Delivering the AHP customer experience
Expected work hours: 8.5 hours (8am - 4.30pm), Monday to Friday
Qualifications/skills required:
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field
• Good working knowledge of information management systems
• Strong analytical background
• Proficiency in MS Office -particularly Excel
• Ability to follow specific instructions
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Works well under pressure
Language requirements:
English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
Africa Health Placements Africa Health Placements (AHP) is a human
resources solutions and services social-profit organisation whose
mission is to help plan for, find and keep the workforce required to
provide health for all.
North Star Alliance - Marketing and
Fundraising Coordinator
Location: Durban
Placement Name:
North Star Alliance - Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Durban, South Africa
URL:
www.northstar-alliance.org/
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator will provide assistance to
the Director and Senior Management of the organisation in promoting
and communicating the organisation’s mission; identifying and
securing new sources of donor funding; and the preparation and
monitoring of proposals for long term organisational sustainability.
Specific tasks will include:
• Producing or providing support in the production of all
communications and marketing materials (writing and design) in
consultation with Management . Required materials include power
point presentations, press releases, reports, funding proposals.
• Assisting in the implementation of communications plans as needed.
• Monitoring, measuring and reporting on progress and impact of
communications and marketing output, preparing presentations or
reports as required.
• Assisting with various special marketing and communications projects
as required.
Expected work hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week
Qualifications/skills required:
• Strong marketing skills
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizing
• Influencing and leading
• Team work
• Negotiation
• Adaptability
• Confident outgoing personality
• Achievement orientation
• Even tempered and diplomatic
• Flexible and adaptable
• Imaginative and Creative
• Articulate
• A good grasp of English grammar, syntax and punctuation
• Organised and self-motivated
• Cultural and gender sensitivity
Prior to the internship, the intern may be expected to have:
-Confident outgoing personality
-Achievement orientation
-Even tempered and diplomatic
-Flexible and adaptable
-Imaginative and Creative
-Articulate
-A good grasp of English grammar, syntax and punctuation
-Organised and self-motivated
-Cultural and gender sensitivity
Language requirements:
English; Knowledge of Portuguese recommended.
Highlights of Organization/background information:
North Star Alliance works at the crossroads of disease and mobility to
ensure that highly mobile populations, especially truck drivers and their
direct and indirect contacts, have access to basic health services.
North Star is strengthening national health systems by expanding their
reach and plugging the gaps through a network of "Roadside Wellness
Centres” (RWCs) located at hotspots along the most important
transport corridors. North Star’s unique approach unites the transport
and public health sectors in a common response to high-impact
diseases.
North Star Alliance - Internship in
Medical/Research
Location: Durban
Placement Name:
North Star Alliance - Internship in Medical/Research
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Durban, South Africa
URL:
www.northstar-alliance.org/
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The Medical/Research intern will support our Senior Project Manager
on a current Dutch Government financed research project which is
evaluating our services and looking at options for providing on ARVtreatment along the North South Transport Corridor
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• Participating in Team meetings and preparing notes from
meetings
• Assistance in compiling data and information as required by the
Senior Project Manager
• Review of reports and data submitted by research partners and
consultants
Expected work hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week
Qualifications/skills required:
• Knowledge of research methodologies
• Report compilation and writing skills
• Some background/grounding in public health
• Ability to work independently
• Good people/communication skills
• Some background knowledge in public health, particularly with
regard to HIV/AIDS is essential. In particular, broad basic
knowledge about opportunistic infections and complications of
HIV, and interactions between HIV and other diseases would be
useful. The intern should also have some idea of the challenges
inherent in providing programmes in resource-poor and hard-to
reach developing settings.
• Knowledge about antiretroviral treatment in particular would be
useful, such as the main side effects of ARVs, adherence to
treatment and social + logistical challenges faced by people on
ART. The internship will provide the opportunity to expand the
intern's knowledge around these issues, particularly with regard
to providing services to highly mobile populations.
Language requirements:
Fluent English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
North Star Alliance works at the crossroads of disease and
mobility to ensure that highly mobile populations, especially truck
drivers and their direct and indirect contacts, have access to
basic health services. North Star is strengthening national health
systems by expanding their reach and plugging the gaps through
a network of "Roadside Wellness Centres” (RWCs) located at
hotspots along the most important transport corridors. North
Star’s unique approach unites the transport and public health
sectors in a common response to high-impact diseases.
Nkosi's Haven
Location: Johannesburg
Placement Name:
Nkosi's Haven
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Johannesburg, South Africa
URL:
www.nkosishaven.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The Marketing Officer will ensure the growth objectives of Nkosi’s
Haven village, haven and farm are met through the development and
execution of an effective marketing strategy for specific projects
undertaken, as well as the village on the whole to prospective
funders,and the surrounding community.
A contact grid and methodology needs to be developed and
implemented.
Specific tasks will include:
• Managing and coordinating all marketing, advertising and promotional
staff and activities
• Preparation of presentation pack for both media, fund raising, and
legal requirements
• Conducting market research to determine market requirements for
existing and future products
• Developing and implementing marketing plans and projects for new
and existing projects (bakery, farm, village, and haven).
• Linking strategy into fund raising obejctives
• Managing the productivity of the marketing plans and projects
• Monitoring, reviewing and reporting on all marketing activity and
results
• Ad agency liaison (ensuring that pro bono opportunities are
maximised)
• Liaison with media
• Management of website, twitter, and facebook pages
Expected work hours: 8 hours per day, Monday – Friday, weekends
may be required
Qualifications/skills required:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and planning skills
• Logical Reasoning skills
• Investigative Orientation
• Problem analysis and problem-solving
• Team-leadership
• Formal presentation skills
• Persuasiveness
• Adaptability
• Innovation
• Judgment
• Decision-making
• Stress tolerance
• Collaboration
• Should have a strong understanding of the impact that HIV/AIDS has
had on South Africa including the history, political and economic
challenges, the stigma and the future challenges for the country as it
deals with the next generation of the disease.
• Should also have an understanding of South Africa and what is
required to be effective in this culture.
• May be required to work with a very vulnerable part of the population
and must show the appropriate interpersonal skills and sensitivity to be
effective in this environment.
Language requirements:
English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
Nkosi’s Haven is a recognized NGO in South Africa that has been in
operation since 1999 offering holistic care and support for destitute
HIV/AIDS infected mothers, her children, and resulting AIDS orphans
(infected or not).
Nkosi’s Haven is named after Nkosi Johnson, the young AIDS activist
who passed away on International Children’s Day on June 1st 2001,
who dearly wanted a facility that would care for the mom and her child.
He had been separated from his mom because of the HIV diagnosis
and he never wanted that to happen to any other child. He also wanted
HIV positive people to be cared for without discrimination or prejudice.
At Nkosi’s Haven, all of our mothers and children (currently totalling
approx. 160) live in total ‘freedom’ at one of our two locations in
Johannesburg. All of our children attend private schools (in the
bridging sense), receive all disciplines of therapy (play, remedial,
occupational, speech, and hopefully soon art), and we are working on
providing sporting lessons as well. Our mothers are encouraged to
build their capacity through various activities, during which, if
leadership and initiative is shown, an internal position will be offered
(such as cook, childcare worker, matron, resident manager etc.)
Further, we ask mothers to ‘foster’ our young resident orphans,
hopefully providing for some additional support in substitute for the loss
of their own mothers.
Over the past decade we have strived to become a prototype for
holistic care for women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. While the
energy and passion of our staff and dedicated volunteers has allowed
us to achieve this for those residing at Nkosi’s Haven in Berea, and at
our second site, the Nkosi’s Haven Village in Alan Manor,
Johannesburg, we are in a position whereby, with additional funding,
we will be able to expand our facilities and accommodate more
resident women and children. Further, we have recently purchased a
piece of fertile farm land just outside of Johannesburg. While we
currently do not have the capital to develop this site, we hope to use it
not only to grow food to feed an increasing number of residents, but as
a site for individual capacity building, and economic empowerment
through the sale of surplus crops.
Through all of the work we do, we ensure that our residents learn how
to live with AIDS, not die from it. With this objective in mind, we have
built a happy and energetic community where our children can develop
and become self-confident, mature, and responsible members of their
community.
Seeland Development Trust
Location: Saint Helena Bay, Western Cape
Placement Name:
Seeland Development Trust
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Saint Helena Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
URL:
None available
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The Renewable Energy and Community Projects Assistant (RECPA)
will work directly with the Managing Director on the implementation of
the Trust's current projects. The RECPA will assist with funding
research, proposal writing, and development/maintenance of the Trust
website. The RECPA will also participate in the Trust's community
outreach and education work, which may include presentations to
community members and local stakeholders. Activities related to the
Trust's planned wind and solar projects will likely take-up a significant
portion of the RECPA's time during this period. That said, there will be
time for the RECPA to explore and enjoy this beautiful coastal area of
South Africa as well as Cape Town.
Specific tasks will include:
• Developing content including visuals, video, and text to be used in the
development of a website, social media platform, research grants, and
a marketing plan
• Development of a website and social media platform
• Development of content for research and grant proposals
• Assist with development of marketing plan for the Trust
• Assist with development of tourism plan for the Trust
Expected work hours: 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
Preferred start date: Beginning of May or earlier if possible
Qualifications/skills required:
• Web design (technically proficient and able to work with technological
challenges and limited resources)
• Highly adaptable (able to thrive in new situations)
• Team player (able to work effectively with people from diverse
cultural and educational backgrounds)
• Helpful reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa /
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Cape /
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Helena_Bay
Language requirements:
Fluent English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
Community Development Trust - The Seeland Development Trust was
established in 2006 to help procure 717 hectares of farmland through
the LRAD Programme (Land Redistribution) of the then Dept. of Land
Affairs. Seeland promotes alternative economic opportunities for the
Trust's 205 member-families in an area that was formerly dependant
on the local fishery. As this fishery declined (due to overfishing by large
fishing companies, loss of fishing quotas for independent fishers, and
climate change), the community experience economic hardship and
economic diversification is of great importance for the future of the
community. The projects that the Trust is currently pursuing include:
• The development of a 30 MegaWatt Wind Farm (in collaboration with
Electrawinds and Just Energy, an Oxfam Great Britain subsidiary) of
which the Trust will have a significant equity share; government
approval will hopefully be received in 2013
• Possible development of a Solar Park in collaboration with
Electrawinds
• The Trust currently has a small flock of sheep on the farm and is
looking to add to this flock in 2013
• Investigation of a possible homestay rural, eco/responsible tourism
venture
• Bag making enterprise
• Production of bricks from sand deposits on the farm to supply the
local building industry (brick manufacturing has been put on hold due
to socio-economic slowdown and lack of new home construction
locally.
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
Location: Johannesburg
Number of positions: Two (2)
Placement Name:
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
Number of Placements:
2
Placement Site:
Johannesburg, South Africa
URL:
www.sci-bono.co.za
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
Science Communicators promote awareness and understanding of
mathematics, science, technology and engineering. They act as hosts
and guides to school learners and other members of the public that
visit the Centre. Science Communicators assist in developing and
running various programme and activities in the centre or as part of the
centre's school support outreach programme. Science Communicators
are sometimes also expected to run science shows and workshops
and also assist in exhibit management and maintenance when a need
arises.
Specific tasks will include:
• Emasondosondo (High school and outreach programme) - join the
outreach team to teach mathematics and physical science
• Exhibitry (signs, development) - assist with developing new signage
and exhibition guides based on the interactive exhibits
• Science communication - mediate or explain the science behind the
centre exhibits as and when the visitors visit the centre on a daily basis
Expected work hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week (May include
Saturdays and Sundays depending on the work scheduled and the
centre programme)
Preferred starting date: May 1
Qualifications/skills required:
• Interpersonal skills: must be able to work in a team / good
communication ability / adaptable to various situations and
circumstances
• Computer skills: Web design / Database development
• Scientific skills: must have a good knowledge of their scientific field
• Basic presentation skills
• Background in Science, Mathematics and ICT is important.
• Ability to teach and communicate science.
• Knowledge of the history and current affairs of South Africa,
especially Johannesburg
Language requirements:
English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Gauteng’s exciting new Science Centre
and the largest in Africa, is a uniquely crafted edutainment destination
for learners, educators, families, companies, and tourists to
interactively participate in exciting and fun-filled activities and
structured learning programmes in mathematics, science and
technology. The underlying principle that governs our work is that our
economy cannot grow sufficiently until we have developed the
scientific, mathematical and technological capacity of the people we
serve.
Initiated by the Gauteng Department of Education and private sector
representatives, Sci-Bono aims to support education in mathematics,
science and technology to improve public engagement with science,
engineering and technology and to promote career education in these
critical areas of the economy.
Located in the old Electric Workshop building in the cultural precinct of
Newtown, Johannesburg, the Centre provides an accessible teaching
and learning environment with “hands-on” exhibits, science stage
shows and innovative workshops that demonstrate a variety of
scientific and mathematical concepts. In addition, there are a range of
structured learning programmes that complement the school
curriculum, teacher development programmes, the development of
educational resources and a career development project supported by
a separate unit within the science centre. The primary aim is to
significantly contribute to the improvement in performance, assist with
career development and, generally, to develop greater proficiency in
Maths, Science, Technology and Engineering (MSTE).
Spain
Embassy of Canada to Spain
Location: Madrid
Placement Name:
Embassy of Canada to Spain
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Madrid, Spain
URL:
www.spain.gc.ca
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The General Relations, Political and Public Affairs Section intern will
have an opportunity to get acquainted with the workings of an
Embassy and to contribute to promoting Canada's image and interests
in Spain. S/he will work on different tasks to support the public affairs
program (including cultural and academic relations), media relations,
political affairs and commercial affairs, as needed.
The Intern will also assist the Trade Commissioners in their role in
promoting key Canadian industries and Canada as an investment
location, help in the development of presentations and documents,
write reports on specific industries or on general economic issues, and
may have the opportunity to attend conferences, meetings and trade
shows.
Specific tasks will include:
• Participating in the production of a daily press review (in English or
French);
• Participating in the production of the Embassy's news bulletin (in
Spanish);
• Participating in the production of reports and analyses on Spain's
economic and political situation;
• Answering questions from the Spanish public about post-secondary
studies in Canada;
• Answering general requests for information about Canada;
• Producing/updating embassy communication tools (e.g. powerpoint
presentations);
• Translating documents (from Spanish to English or French);
• Assisting with the organization of official events and visits.
• Attending meetings and submit reports for Embassy staff or Canadian
clients;
• Preparing trade commissioners for participation at trade shows and
conferences;
• Assisting in the preparation of speeches and presentations to be
delivered by Embassy staff including the Ambassador;
• Participating in the development of trade missions coming from
Canada to Spain, or vice-versa;
• Conducting research regarding specific industry sectors for Canadian
clients;
Expected work hours:: Working hours at the Embassy are 8:30am 1pm and 2pm - 5:30pm from Monday to Thursday, and 8:30am 2:45pm on Fridays, from September to July. In the month of August,
working hours are 8:30am - 2:45pm all week. (The intern would be
entitled to one day of leave per month.)
Preferred start date: Early to mid-May
Qualifications/skills required:
• Knowledge of standard software tools
• Strong communication skills, written and oral
• Strong organizational skills, capacity to respect tight deadlines and to
set priorities
• Flexibility and creativity
• Independent and resourceful
• Good knowledge of Canada
Language requirements:
Bilingual French/Spanish or English/Spanish (with a good knowledge
of the third language)
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The Embassy represents Canadian interests in Spain and Andorra.
Sri Lanka
Centre for Performing Arts (CPArts)
Location: Jaffna
Placement Name:
Centre for Performing Arts (CPArts)
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Jaffna, Sri Lanka
URL:
www.cpartsteam.com
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The intern will:
• Help to support the work of CPArts in English. Tasks may include:
writing letters, reports and projects in English
• Update the CPArts web site in English
• Organize and deliver English classes to volunteers and community
members
• Actively take part in cultural Arts programmes (inlcuding dance and
theatrical productions)
• Teach some theatrical/acting techniques
• Help in contacting international donor organizations in English in
order to support the increase in charitable donations in order to support
the work of CPArts
Specific tasks will include:
• Writing reports of projects
• Teaching basic English to members of CPArts
• Writing projects
Expected work hours: 6-7 hours per day, Monday-Friday. Saturdays
and Sundays when there are programmes/performances.
Preferred start date: Beginning of May
Qualifications/skills required:
-Teaching (especially teaching English as a Second Language)
-Project management
-Group workshop facilitation
-Strong team player and collaborator
-Ability to work independently
-Strong communication skills
-Interest in the Arts and with an Arts-based organization
-Strong intercultural skills
-Basic web design
Language requirements:
English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
Centre for Performing Arts (CPArts) is a cultural organization which
works for peace and reconciliation among various cultural groups in Sri
Lanka. It has branches in eighteen districts. It is the only organization
which functioned uninterruptedly in the North during the 30-year civil
war. It is well established in Jaffna. Its members and officers are all
volunteers. CPArts is a government-registered NGO in Sri Lanka.
St. Kitts & Nevis
Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF)
Location: Basseterre
Number of positions: Two (2)
Placement Name:
Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF)
Number of Placements:
2
Placement Site:
Basseterre, St. Kitts
URL:
www.bntfskn.com
www.caribank.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
Specific tasks will include:
• Liaising with Community Liaison officer
• Conducting Transect Walks
• Preparing Drafts Needs Assessment
• Preparing Draft Project Proposals
• Conducting Community Meetings
• Drafting leters to organisations
• Liasing with other stakeholders
• Conducting interviews and reviewing documents
Expected work hours: 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
Qualifications/skills required:
• Effective communication skills
• Mobilising and organising skills
• An ability to interact with persons across all social backgrounds
• Leadership skills
• Writing skills
Language requirements:
English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The BNTF Programme is a Poverty Alleviation Programme funded by
the Government of St. Kitts-Nevis, the Caribbean Development Bank
and the Canadian International Development Agency. Projects are
funded in Education, Health, Access Roads, Child Care Centres, Retail
Outlets, Water Supply Systems and Skills Training. Projects are
demand driven with the full involvement of the beneficiary
communities.
St. Vincent and
The Grenadines
Sustainable Grenadines Inc (SusGren)
Location: Clifton, Union Island
Placement Name:
Sustainable Grenadines Inc (SusGren)
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Clifton, Union Island , St. Vincent and the Grenadines
URL:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/SusGren-GrenadinesNGO/156754771045707 (under construction)
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
SusGren has a number of projects and programs ongoin and the
intern/s will be given projects or other activities to take the lead. Some
of the intern/s main responsibilities would be:
• Planning project workshops/ meetings where applicable
• Reporting on project activities
• Assisting in strengthening the capacity of NGO's and Community
Groups in the Grenadines (i.e. providing technical, facilitation and
administrative support e.g. developing and submitting funding
proposals to donors, assisting with planning and partaking in group
functions, taking minutes during meetings at times, assisting in the
communication and awareness aspect of the group etc)
• Assisting SusGren and partner NGOs with coordinating and
implementing environmental and sustainable livelihoods projects.
• Assisting in developing and implementing environmental education
and awareness programmes for school, community groups and the
general public
• Assisting the SusGren in organising communities and groups for
international environmental days celebrations.
Specific tasks will include:
• Transitioning to a Sustainable Managed Lobster Fishery in the
Southern Grenadines: This project looks focuses on lobster fishers
who have been using a illegal method (tammel nets) to catch lobster
and now we have introduced an alternative for them (lobster pots).
Intern/s would assist in meeting project objectives especially in
carrying out surveys, monitoring and evaluation and developing and
developing and implementing education and awareness programs.
• Strengthening Reef Management on the Grenanda Bank (Phase II):
The project seeks to address Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in the
Grenadines (will be working with six MPA's) to look at enhanced
enforcement of rules and regulations, training in monitoring and
evaluation, increased communication and networking opportinities etc.
Intern/s would work with SusGren in dong Reef checks and other
monitoring, develop educational and awareness literature, organise
workshops/meetings/ exchange-attachments etc
• Caribsave Livelihood Project: The Project looks at improving the
management of a Marine Conservation area, Tobago Cays Marine
Park (TCMP), and providing alternatives livelihood for fishers and
tourism operators who depend on the parks. The intern/s would assist
SusGren in facilitating the implementing of livelihood opprotunties in
craft making, sport fishing, fishing cooperatives and training for fishers
and tourism operators in additon to assiting with planning workshops,
reporting, procurement of goods and services and supervising
contractual services.
• Shoreline and Catchment Enhancement Project: This project entails a
re-vegetation of the coastal and catchment areas on the island. The
project came about from a Climate Change project involving
community members identifying and coming up with solutions to deal
with risk reduction. The intern/s would assist SusGren in establishing a
tree nursery with schools and community groups, assisting with
working with youths, women and community groups in tree planting
program, and monitoring of forest ecosystems.
• Ashton Lagoon: This project looks at restoring a failed marina which
is an important birding and marine ecosystem. The area is the largest
mangrove area throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The
intern/s would be respnsisble for assisting SusGren in conducting
regular Bird Monitoring and Water Quality Monitoring in the area, data
analysis, working with a wide of stakeholders, research and scientists
and reporting on other project activities.
•Ensuring that SusGren programs/projects receive media coverage:
Intern/s will work closely with SusGren's Communications
Administrator, to improve awareness and ensure that information is
disseminated in a timely manner (newsletters, news releases,
brochures etc.). Providing and updating the information on SusGren’s
e-group, Facebook and website in collaboration with project staff.
Raising awareness of SusGren by sending news highlights to different
media houses on project events.
Expected work hours: 8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Preferred start date: Early May
Qualifications/skills required:
• Ability to multitask
• Willingness to travel frequently in the Grenadines
• Strong writing and computer skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills and ability to be a team player
• Ability to conduct field work outside normnal hours if necessary and
to undertake duties which require periods of absence from the office
• Web design would be a good asset since we are yet to launch our
website
• Comunications and finance background would also be a good asset
•Knowledge of global environmental issues, conventions, and
international protocol
• Knowledge of coastal and marine management
• Understanding working with, and the dynamic between, Governments
and NGOs
• Knowledge of environmental and social issues related to small
islands
Language requirements:
English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
Sustainable Grenadines Inc. (SusGren) is a trans-boundary nongovernmental organistion (which means its operates within the
Grenadines islands of two different state or parent country. The
Grenadine Islands comprise an archipelago with over 30 islands and
cays located on the Grenada Bank between St. Vincent and the
Grenadines and Grenada. It is an area of ecological significance
supporting the most extensive coral reefs and related habitats in the
south-eastern Caribbean. The Sustainable Grenadines Inc (SusGren)
evolved from an eight year initiative (2002 - 2010) of the University of
the West Indies with core funding from the Lighthouse Foundation.
SusGren in 2010 transitioned into a trans-boundary non-governmental
organization (NGO) in the Grenadines (St. Vincent and the Grenadines
and Grenada), the first of its kind. SusGren is committed to the
conservation of the coastal and marine environment and sustainable
livelihoods for the people of the Grenadines. This is being approached
through capacity building and increased awareness of the environment
for non-governmental organisations and community groups and in part,
by assisting the governments to achieve their goals associated with
theConvention on Biological Diversity (CDB), Program of Works in
Protected Areas (POWPA) and the Caribbean Challenge initiative.
SusGren is well respected in the Caribbean as one of the first NGOs in
the Grenadines to focus on Sustainability and partners regularly with
The Nature Conservancy (TNC), The Society for the Conservation and
Study of Caribbean Birds (SCSCB), Caribbean Marine Protected Area
Management Network and Forurn (CaMPAM), Centre for Resource
Management and Environment Studies (CERMES) and St. George’s
University. Some os SusGren donors includes, the Global Environment
Facility’s Small Grants Program (GEF-SGP), National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation (NFWF) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA).
Sweden
International Institute for Democracy and
Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) Strategic Planning
Location: Stockholm
Placement Name:
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
(International IDEA) - Strategic Planning
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Stockholm, Sweden
URL:
www.idea.int
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
International IDEA’s activities in support of democracy are governed by
its Strategy 2012-2017, which defines the objectives and priorities of its
work for the next 6 years. An annual programme is then developed
each year to articulate activities that will ensure timely progress
towards meeting the objectives expressed in the Strategy 2012-2017.
The core mandate of the Strategic Planning Unit, in which the intern
will work, is to develop the annual programme, monitor its
implementation and report on the results achieved, in a spirit of
collaboration and engagement with colleagues across International
IDEA.
The internship period will coincide with the development of
International IDEA’s programme of activities for 2014 and the intern’s
main responsibility will be to participate in that process. Specific duties
will be determined depending on the exact dates of the internship, as
well as the intern’s particular interests. Those provided below are
examples.
Specific tasks will include:
• Compiling information on global trends related to democracy;
• Doing background research on the countries/regions where
International IDEA is engaged;
• Doing background research on international best practices in
democracy assistance;
• Preparing reports on the results of democracy assistance projects
implemented in 2013;
• Reviewing, compiling and analyzing information on projects planned
for 2014;
• Preparing internal communication products (eg. powerpoint
presentations);
• Other tasks determined by the Corporate Planning Officer, the Head
of the Strategic Planning Unit or the Secretary-General.
Expected work hours: 9am to 5pm (with half-hour lunch break),
Monday to Friday. The intern will be entitled to one-and-a-half (1.5) day
of leave per month of internship, to be taken on dates to be agreed
with the supervisor.
Qualifications/skills required:
• At least two years of undergraduate studies completed, preferably
with a major in International Relations, Public Policy or Business
Administration;
• Strong English language skills (written and oral);
• Strong user-level computer literacy (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Ability to compile, assess and structure information;
• Ability to write clearly and concisely;
• Ability to work both in a team and autonomously;
• Ability to respect deadlines;
• Ability to respect and value diversity in the workplace.
• Previous international experience (through work, studies or travel)
would be an asset.
No prior substantive knowledge is mandatory, but familiarity with the
following issues would be an asset:
- Democracy and human rights
- Electoral processes, political party systems, constitutional law
- International development cooperation mechanisms/agencies
- Gender issues, diversity policy and multiculturalism
- Conflict and security issues
Language requirements:
Fluent English; French/Spanish/Arabic an asset
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance –
International IDEA – is an intergovernmental organization with a
mission to support sustainable democracy worldwide. It contributes to
stronger democratic institutions and processes and more sustainable
effective and legitimate democracy by developing, sharing and
enabling the use of comparative knowledge resources; facilitating
dialogue to support democratic change; and partnering in reform
efforts at the country level. International IDEA works worldwide, with
headquarters in Stockholm and offices on four continents.
International Institute for Democracy and
Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) -
ACE Secretariat
Location: Stockholm
Placement Name:
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
(International IDEA) - ACE Secretariat
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Stockholm, Sweden
URL:
www.idea.int
www.aceproject.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The intern will support the ACE team in their development and
maintenance of the ACE Electoral Knowledge Network.
Specific tasks will include:
• Assisting the ACE team in answering questions from ACE users
• Assisting the ACE team in consolidating replies from the ACE
Practitioners’ Network
• Assisting the ACE team in the research/development of election
related polls, quizzes, news etc.
• Assisting in the preparations for IDEA and ACE events as deemed
necessary; and
• Assisting in other initiatives as directed by the Supervisor.
In addition to the above mentioned tasks, there will be room for the
intern to influence the work to suit her/his specific interests and areas
of expertise. This includes but is not limited to research, writing,
translations, development of outreach mechanisms and technical
applications to contribute to the quality and accessibility of ACE.
Expected work hours: 9am - 5pm, 5 days a week
Preferred start date: Early May
Qualifications/skills required:
• Analytical, drafting and problem solving skills.
• Ability to appreciate diversity and work as part of a team in such an
environment.
• Ability to assess, manage and structure information.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office package (including Excel) and Internet.
• Knowledge of information management systems would be an asset
Language requirements:
Fluent written and oral English required. Spanish, French, Russian or
Arabic language skills would be an asset.
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
(International IDEA) is an intergovernmental organization that supports
sustainable democracy worldwide. Its objective is to strengthen
democratic institutions and processes. International IDEA acts as a
catalyst for democracy building by providing knowledge resources,
policy proposals and supporting democratic reforms in response to
specific national requests. It works together with policy makers,
governments, UN organizations and agencies and regional
organizations engaged in the field of democracy building.
International IDEA’s notable areas of expertise are: electoral
processes, political parties, constitution-building processes, democracy
and gender and democracy assessments. International IDEA works
worldwide. It is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has offices in New
York, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
The intern will be working with the ACE team of International IDEA’s
Global Programme in Stockholm, Sweden. The ACE team is
responsible for the management and development of the ACE
Electoral Knowledge Network www.aceproject.org a dynamic online
knowledge facility that provides comprehensive and authoritative
information on electoral processes and promotes effective networking
among reputable election professionals from across the world. The
major aim of ACE is to provide election officials, electoral assistance
providers and other stakeholders with all necessary information and
best practices to increase the transparency and improve the credibility
and efficiency of electoral processes.
The ACE team at International IDEA is part of a larger coordination unit
with staff members based in other partner organisations. The ACE
coordination unit reports to the ACE Steering Board with
representatives from all partner organisations.
Turkey
Women Entrepreneurs Association of
Turkey (KAGIDER)
Location: Istanbul
Placement Name:
Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey (KAGIDER)
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Istanbul, Turkey
URL:
www.kagider.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
KAGIDER runs two main programs:
Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership Program where we conduct
several projects, provide incubation and mentorship support and
organize training programs for the (potential) women entrepreneurs
and seek to strengthen women entrepreneurship and increase the
number of women entrepreneurs in Turkey, as well as creating a
consciousness among the young girls and promoting them to have a
better education and step into the business life. KAGIDER continues
its activities and women’s development-oriented trainings in its new
Woman Development Center –Biz. (We).
Advocacy Program where we aim to raise public awareness and
support women to be more effective in social and political life and we
aim to achieve gender equality in all aspects of life. Those advocacy
activities cover women empowerment and contributing to Turkey’s EU
accession. In this context, KAGIDER organizes national and
international panels, conducts research, holds campaigns, publishes
press releases and makes cooperation with national and worldwide
NGO’ s in order to achieve its goals and be more effective in both
national and international arena.
International Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership Summit where
KAGIDER calls on women entrepreneurs and leaders to explore,
engage and encourage each other to take a more prominent role in the
global business community. Distinguished speakers and participants
all over the world contribute to this enriching and mind broadening
journey. Our second summit last year hosted around 400 participants
from all over the world.
The intern will work with one of the Program directors according to
interest and assist her work during the internship period.
Specific tasks will include:
• Searching similar practices, potential networks and funding
opportunities
• Performing background research on related topics and providing
research briefs
• Attending seminars and conferences in English
• Preparing summaries and presentations
• Re-organizing material
• Editing English material for the project
• Content preparation and speaker suggestions for KAGIDER’s Summit
Expected work hours: 9am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)
Preferred start date: May 1
Qualifications/skills required:
• Computer literacy including website organization and update
• Public relation skills
• Research skills
Language requirements:
English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
KAGIDER (Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey) was
chartered in September 2002 by 37 successful women entrepreneurs.
Today, KAGIDER has 270 members, all active in various sectors such
as textiles, communication, public relations, tourism, mining, chemistry
and health. KAGIDER, with its ongoing projects has reached more
than 6000 women in 20 cities throughout Turkey and focuses on
projects to develop entrepreneurship among women as well as their
economic, social and political development.
Vision: Creating a world in which women produce and establish their
existence freely and play an effective role in decision-making
processes.
Mission: Developing entrepreneurship among women to strengthen
their status economically and socially.
Currently 6 professional staff work full-time at the Association. There
are 5 committees with 6-9 members each.
Uganda
East and Horn of Africa Human Rights
Defenders Project (EHAHRDP)
Location: Kampala
Placement Name:
East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP)
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Kampala, Uganda
URL:
www.defenddefenders.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The intern will work as part of the Advocacy/Research and Program
teams to contribute to EHAHRDP's overall communications strategy,
including work on the organisation's public materials (website, printed
materials, video and audio). The intern will also assist in other aspects
of EHAHRDP's work, such as advocacy and training events.
Specific tasks will include:
• Contributing to designing and redesigning the organisation's public
materials and website, including creating content, editing video and
audio materials, and forming communications strategies for future.
• Assisting in capacity building department (logistics of events,
rapporteuring) and advocacy department (media monitoring, taking
notes in meetings, desk research).
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Director.
Expected work hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm, 5 days per week
Preferred start date: May
Qualifications/skills required:
• Skills in design, editing video and audio, layout design, and/or IT.
• Good analytical and writing skills
• Flexible and sensitive to different working environment and
mentalities
• Creative and motivated to bring in ideas and share skills
• Knowledge on the social, political and economic dynamics in the East
and Horn of Africa region.
• Demonstrated interest in human rights an advantage.
Language requirements:
English; knowledge of French desirable
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project is
designed to strengthen the work of human rights defenders (HRDs) by
reducing their vulnerability to the risk of persecution and by enhancing
their capacity for effectively defending human rights. Its activities focus
on Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia and
Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. The Project
envisions a region in which the human rights of every citizen as
stipulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) are
respected and upheld. Our mission is to maximize the protection of
HRDs working in the subregion and to enhance the awareness of
human rights work through linkages with national, regional and
international like-minded entities.
The Project’s actions are guided by the following objectives:
• To protect and defend human rights defenders in the region;
• To build the capacity of human rights defenders in the region;
• To advocate and raise public awareness and profiles of human rights
defenders in the region.
The Project is making effort to implement its set objectives in the
following areas: Protection, Advocacy: and Capacity Building:
KYEMPAPU
Location: Nakusi
Placement Name:
KYEMPAPU
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Nakusi, Uganda
URL:
http://kyempapu.wordpress.com/
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The tasks assigned to the International Development intern will depend
on his/her interests and qualifications . We have projects ranging from:
• Community outreach programs, environmental education in schools,
youth groups and women, sanitation promotion in schools, gender
empowerment, construction issues on the KYEMPAPU RESOURCE
CENTRE this would include painting, finishing etc, sports ,music
,dance and drama and any social work.
• Past interns have taught in schools, had the opportunity to plant
maize, visited various areas of the community, drawn and executed
business plans, observed existing issues in terms of health, education
and sanitation, seen rural business opportunities.
Specific tasks will include:
• Interact and share experience with other groups
• Participate in project implementation activities as assigned by the
supervisors
• Submit monthly reports to the supervisor in regard to the tasks
assigned to him/her
• Represent the organisation(KYEMPAPU) in any meeting, workshop,
retreat as may be assigned by the supervisor.
• Remain at the KYEMPAPU office during working hours and notify the
supervisor in case of absenteeism
• Any other role as may be assisned by the supervisor
Expected work hours: 9am-1 pm and 3pm-5pm (Monday to
Saturday), depending on the workload
Preferred start dates: May
Please note: KYEMPAPU has arranged housing with the family of the
founder. Interns will have their own locked rooms, wiith mosquito-net
covered beds and showers located within the walled family compound
(not that it is not a dangerous area at all, but to ensure safety of
interns). Furthermore, each intern is asked to pay $500 per month for
upkeep. This will cover housing for the entire period and 3-4 meals per
day (a hot breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea) for the entire
period they are with us. Bottled water is also provided for interns.
KYEMPAPU will arrange transportation to the site from the airport in
Entebbe. Applicants would need to arrange the appropriate
vaccinations (including Yellow Fever) on their own.
Qualifications/skills required:
• Very adaptable, history of taking initiative, outgoing, proactive, team
player, desire to work within international development, eagerness to
contribute skills.
• All skill sets are welcome and can contribute. Healthcare, Education,
and Business majors are especially welcomed.
• Understanding of international development issues
• Understanding of regional issues would be helpful but not necessary
• An open mind and willingness to experience an environment very
unlike Toronto (or any highly developed area) is most important.
Language requirements:
English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
KYEMPAPU is a rural development organization promoting education,
sanitation, environmental conservation, and the development of the
various communities of the Bukomansimbe District. There are many
issues facing the community that KYEMPAPU strives to address; these
deal with access to running water, sexual health, improving the 75%
illiteracy rate, reversing environmental degredation through the
planting of trees, providing opportunity for the women of the community
through a craft circle, and increasing connections to the outside world
and opportunities for youth though a scholarship program to study in
Baltimore, USA. Please see
http://kyempapu.wordpress.com/about/what-we-do/ for more details.
The founder of KYEMPAPU, Sylvia Namukasa, was the first person in
her community to go to university. After an internship with the Ugandan
Commission for UNESCO, she returned to her community in
Bukomansimbi District. Sylvia has been invited to represent KYEMAPU
at many international youth events- from the annual UNESCO Youth
Forum in Paris, to events in Italy, Finland, and Senegal, and is the
recipient of several community development awards.
KYEMPAPU has been involved in international internships for the past
three years. It has hosted interns from Canada, Germany and France,
as well as several doctors and researchers from Carnegie Mellon
University.
The Shanti Uganda Society
(Communications Coordinator)
Location: Kasana, Luweero
Placement Name:
The Shanti Uganda Society (Communications Coordinator)
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Kasana, Luweero, Uganda
URL:
www.shantiuganda.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The Communications Coordinator is responsible for supporting and
expanding all aspects of Shanti Uganda's public relations and
communications from Uganda under the support of the Project
Coordinator & Executive Director. This includes taking photos, video,
writing blogs, updating various social media avenues and developing
strategies for increased following.
Specific tasks will include:
• Taking, sending and posting regular photos documenting our work,
events and daily happenings in Uganda using own camera
• Managing regular posts and expanding our following on all social
media platforms (facebook, twitter, youtube, pinterest, website blog)
• Engaging and interacting with our community of supporters through
social media
• Brainstorming and carrying out new marketing campaigns in
coordination with Vancouver staff and volunteers
• Assisting with content for a monthly newsletter and coordinating blog
submissions from volunteers and staff
• Developing and expanding Shanti Uganda’s ability to share our story
with the world
Expected work hours: 8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Preferred start date: Early June
Please note: Rent in our volunteer house is $400/month. This also
includes pick up from the airport. You will be provided with a bed with
linens and a mosquito net. Interns will share a room with other
volunteers. In the volunteer house, you will have access to a
communal living room and kitchen with a small sink, gas stovetop and
small fridge. The house also has a shared western toilet and coldwater shower. While there is electricity in the house, the town
experiences frequent power outages lasting anywhere from a few
hours to a few days. The volunteer house is in a gated compound and
the Ugandan landlords and their small children also live on site. Our
volunteers also receive a humanitarian discount on flights if they book
through our travel partner (http://www.mennotvl.com/) and mention
they are Shanti Uganda volunteers.
Qualifications/skills required:
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and experience
communicating clearly and directly using email, blogs and social media
• Proven ability to expand social media platforms and blog readership
• Photography skills an asset
• Blog management and basic design skills an asset
• Energetic, enthusiastic and able to maintain a positive outlook in the
face of challenges
• Impeccable organizational skills
• Knowledge of women's health & empowerment, familiarity & passion
for the midwifery model of care, general knowledge of holistic health
and wellness practices, maternal health in developing country context,
HIV/AIDS awareness would be an asset.
Language requirements:
Fluent English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The Shanti Uganda Society improves infant and maternal health,
provides safe women-centered care and supports the well-being of
birthing mothers and women living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. We
imagine a world where birthing mothers and women living with
HIV/AIDS are supported, empowered and able to develop to their full
potential.
The Shanti Uganda Birth House is a solar powered maternity centre on
one acre of land in the Luweero District of Uganda. Opened in 2010,
the Birth House provides mother-centered care throughout pregnancy,
birth and the postnatal period and is staffed by our team of Ugandan
Midwives, Traditional Birth Attendant and Lab Technician. From the
Birth House, Shanti Uganda runs prenatal education classes, a
Community Garden Program, a Teen Girls Program and a Women’s
Income Generating Group – a collective of 21 HIV positive women who
produce bags and jewellery which are sold throughout North America.
The Shanti Uganda Society (Assistant
Project Coordinator)
Location: Kasana, Luweero
Placement Name:
The Shanti Uganda Society (Assistant Project Coordinator)
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Kasana, Luweero, Uganda
URL:
www.shantiuganda.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The Assistant Project Coordinator assists the Shanti Uganda Project
Coordinator as required in his/her responsibility for day-to-day
project/organizational functions.
Specific tasks will include:
• Assisting the Project Coordinator in the centralized coordination and
tracking of Shanti Uganda programs: the Teen Girls Workshop, the
Maternity Centre, the Women's Income Generating Group (WIGG), the
Garden Program and relevant activities
• Attending meetings with/on behalf of the PC and report with minutes
and relevant information
• Assisting in maintaining and expanding our strong community
relationships through attending events/meetings, networking and
visiting community partners
• Assisting and maintain administrative tasks, including proof-reading
and editing
• Creating, maintaining, and updating spreadsheets/databases/files to
support reporting
• Co-ordinating meeting arrangements when necessary, including
preparing materials and follow-ups
• Greeting volunteers upon arrival at Entebbe Airport and providing a
general orientation of Shanti Uganda, the Birth House, the volunteer
house and Kasana Town
• Creating creative recruitment strategies (both locally and
internationally) using social media, blogging, direct communication with
universities and travel throughout Uganda
• Becoming familiar with all program activities and supervising
volunteers in their placements and offer assistance with day to day
challenges
• Maintaining the administrative organization of the programs and
following up with interns about delegated tasks.
• Assisting in the coordination of the Volunteer Program by responding
and following up to emails and inquiries from incoming and potential
Interns/volunteers
• Communicating volunteer Terms & Conditions and volunteer house
policies, mediating conflict and counselling volunteers regarding
culture shock, placement challenges and other minor challenger they
may face
• Performing additional duties as assigned
• Supporting the vision, mission and values of Shanti Uganda
• Developing and managing the volunteer house chore schedule and
ensure that volunteer resources and house remain organized and
orderly
• Creating a strong and harmonious volunteer community (be as
creative as possible)
Expected work hours: 8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Please note: Rent in our volunteer house while in Uganda is
$400/month. This also includes pick up from the airport. You will be
provided with a bed with linens and a mosquito net. Interns will share a
room with other volunteers. In the volunteer house, you will have
access to a communal living room and kitchen with a small sink, gas
stovetop and small fridge. The house also has a shared western toilet
and cold-water shower. While there is electricity in the house, the town
experiences frequent power outages lasting anywhere from a few
hours to a few days. The volunteer house is in a gated compound and
the Ugandan landlords and their small children also live on site. Our
volunteers also receive a humanitarian discount on flights if they book
through our travel partner (http://www.mennotvl.com/) and mention
they are Shanti Uganda volunteers.
Qualifications/skills required:
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and experience
communicating clearly and directly using email
• Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail
• Proven leadership experience, exceptional listening skills and past
experience managing a team of people with professionalism and
integrity
• Energetic, enthusiastic and able to maintain a positive outlook in the
face of challenges
• Impeccable organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel and Google
docs
• Proven experience meeting deadlines and goals
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once/respond to changing
priorities
• Knowledge of women's health & empowerment, familiarity & passion
for the midwifery model of care, general knowledge of holistic health
and wellness practices, maternal health in developing country context,
HIV/AIDS awareness would be an asset.
Language requirements:
Fluent English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The Shanti Uganda Society improves infant and maternal health,
provides safe women-centered care and supports the well-being of
birthing mothers and women living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. We
imagine a world where birthing mothers and women living with
HIV/AIDS are supported, empowered and able to develop to their full
potential.
The Shanti Uganda Birth House is a solar powered maternity centre on
one acre of land in the Luweero District of Uganda. Opened in 2010,
the Birth House provides mother-centered care throughout pregnancy,
birth and the postnatal period and is staffed by our team of Ugandan
Midwives, Traditional Birth Attendant and Lab Technician. From the
Birth House, Shanti Uganda runs prenatal education classes, a
Community Garden Program, a Teen Girls Program and a Women’s
Income Generating Group – a collective of 21 HIV positive women who
produce bags and jewellery which are sold throughout North America.
United Kingdom
Leeds Metropolitan University International Centre for Research in Events,
Tourism and Hospitality
Location: Leeds
Placement Name:
Leeds Metropolitan University - International Centre for Research in
Events, Tourism and Hospitality
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
URL:
www.leedsmet.ac.uk/icreth
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The internship is in Research Support and Events Management. The
successful candidate will become a member of the ICRETH team,
assisting on internal and externally funded research projects. They will
also support the co-ordination of research and industy focused events.
Specific tasks will include:
• Gathering information and data for research projects e.g literature
searches, database creation.
• Preparing research materials e.g power point slides for presentations
and charts for reports.
• Office duties - answering telephone, message taking, dealing with
general enquiries, photocopying and taking minutes at meetings.
• Assisting with the co-ordination of industry and research events
including marketing, PR, sales, registration management, logistics
(catering, transport, speaker liaison) and on site support.
Expected work hours: 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday
Preferred start date: May 1st
Qualifications/skills required:
• Organisational skills, able to provide a high level of customer service,
team work (will be working with an international team from mixed
research backgrounds), ability to use their own initiative and work
independently to complete tasks within a set time frame, ability to
make decisions and fully engage in tasks, able to identify a problem
and seek data / information to effectively solve it.
• Business knowledge - ability to comprehend the key elements of
business and to act in an appropriate way to increase the profitability
and growth of a company.
• IT skills - knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel
and PowerPoint, Internet and email. Knowledge of research software
would be an advantage.
• We are interested in motivated and friendly candidates rather than
diplomas. However, a background in business studies, research,
events management, tourism, hospitality and/ or marketing would be
an advantage.
Language requirements:
English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The International Centre for Research in Events, Tourism and
Hospitality (ICRETH) is a research, development and consultancy
centre with an international reputation for its excellence in business
planning, research and development solutions. Through our
interdisciplinary team based in Leeds, UK and a global network of
partners, we push forward cutting edge analytical research on events,
tourism and hospitality. For more information on ICRETH, please visit
http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/icreth.
Our aim is to combine knowledge creation with knowledge transfer
using a range of mechanisms, including continuing professional
development, consultancy, short courses and specialist events. Our
priorities are to strengthen the quality of research continuously and to
make an impact on policy and practice.
The Center for Sustainable Practice in the
Arts - Edinburgh Festival Fringe Program
Intern
Location: Edinburgh
Placement Name:
The Center for Sustainable Practice in the Arts - Edinburgh Festival
Fringe Program Intern
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
URL:
www.sustainablepractice.org/fringe
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The intern will work with CSPA director Ian Garrett and Edinburgh
based partners (Creative Carbon Scotland, Festivals Edinburgh and
others) to support the CSPA's Edinburgh Festival Fringe Program. This
includes the planning, documentation and management of the
workshops for artists through the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society,
environmental impact analysis of productions in the festival, and the
review of productions elligible for the Fringe Sustainable Production
Award.
Specific tasks will include:
• Scheduling adjudicators and viewings of venues and productions
eligible for the Fringe Sustainable Production Award
• Providing administrative support for sustainable practice workshop
series for festival participants
• Collecting and collating documentation of environmental impact data
collected through the awards process, the Fringe Society Green Venue
program, and Festivals Edinburgh's coordination with other concurrent
festivals during the month of August
The internship dates are from 01 June 2014 to 31 August 2014
Qualifications/skills required:
• Proficieny with office software (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint ; Apple,
Google or other equivalents)
• Excellent time management and scheduling skillls, both in regards to
self and in support of managing a team
• Working knowledge of technical production for performance,
especially within a festival setting
• Literate on issues of environmental sustainability, especially within
performance and the arts
• Knowledge of Environmental sustainaiblity in the arts and
performance making, contemporary styles of performance,
festivals, laws and visa requirements of the UK and Scotland is
highly recommended
Language requirements:
English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The CSPA provides a network of resources to artists and arts
organizations by researching, creating, gathering and distributing
information with partnering information sources, and through the
development of special initiatives designed to enable sustainable
practices while maintaining artistic excellence. The CSPA views
sustainability in art-making through environmentalism, economic
stability, and strengthened cultural infrastructure.
Information is readily available through the CSPA Knowledge Network:
information distributed through daily web posts, monthly newsletters, a
quarterly publication, a curated bookstore, and social networking.
Multiple CSPA Convergences allow artists, educators, students, and
the general public to gather and respond to current critical issues at
designated events. The CSPA Institute and developing curriculum will
provide open source learning to a rising generation of concerned
artists. And, through CSPA Supports, artists are able to receive limited
financial support for putting their ideas into action.
The Center for Sustainable Practice in the Arts is an intentional forprofit organization. We are exploring hybrid business models in an
effort to break conventional non-profit dependencies, to engage
politically, and to re-invest funding into the arts. We hope you’ll join us
in our cause by becoming part of our expanding network.
The Center for Sustainable Practice in the
Arts - Edinburgh Festival Fringe Program
Intern
Location: Edinburgh
Placement Name:
The Center for Sustainable Practice in the Arts - Edinburgh Festival
Fringe Program Intern
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
URL:
www.sustainablepractice.org/fringe
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The intern will work with CSPA director Ian Garrett and Edinburgh
based partners (Creative Carbon Scotland, Festivals Edinburgh and
others) to support the CSPA's Edinburgh Festival Fringe Program. This
includes the planning, documentation and management of the
workshops for artists through the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society,
environmental impact analysis of productions in the festival, and the
review of productions elligible for the Fringe Sustainable Production
Award.
Specific tasks will include:
• Scheduling adjudicators and viewings of venues and productions
eligible for the Fringe Sustainable Production Award
• Providing administrative support for sustainable practice workshop
series for festival participants
• Collecting and collating documentation of environmental impact data
collected through the awards process, the Fringe Society Green Venue
program, and Festivals Edinburgh's coordination with other concurrent
festivals during the month of August
The internship dates are from 01 June 2014 to 31 August 2014
Qualifications/skills required:
• Proficieny with office software (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint ; Apple,
Google or other equivalents)
• Excellent time management and scheduling skillls, both in regards to
self and in support of managing a team
• Working knowledge of technical production for performance,
especially within a festival setting
• Literate on issues of environmental sustainability, especially within
performance and the arts
• Knowledge of Environmental sustainaiblity in the arts and
performance making, contemporary styles of performance,
festivals, laws and visa requirements of the UK and Scotland is
highly recommended
Language requirements:
English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The CSPA provides a network of resources to artists and arts
organizations by researching, creating, gathering and distributing
information with partnering information sources, and through the
development of special initiatives designed to enable sustainable
practices while maintaining artistic excellence. The CSPA views
sustainability in art-making through environmentalism, economic
stability, and strengthened cultural infrastructure.
Information is readily available through the CSPA Knowledge Network:
information distributed through daily web posts, monthly newsletters, a
quarterly publication, a curated bookstore, and social networking.
Multiple CSPA Convergences allow artists, educators, students, and
the general public to gather and respond to current critical issues at
designated events. The CSPA Institute and developing curriculum will
provide open source learning to a rising generation of concerned
artists. And, through CSPA Supports, artists are able to receive limited
financial support for putting their ideas into action.
The Center for Sustainable Practice in the Arts is an intentional forprofit organization. We are exploring hybrid business models in an
effort to break conventional non-profit dependencies, to engage
politically, and to re-invest funding into the arts. We hope you’ll join us
in our cause by becoming part of our expanding network.
USA
The Tribeca Film Institute® - Artist Program
Intern
Placement Name:
Location: New York City
The Tribeca Film Institute® - Artist Program Intern
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
New York City, United States of America
URL:
www.tribecafilminstitute.org
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
TFI's Artist Program is made up of Documentary Programing, Feature
Programing and New Media.
• Interns will help out with summer workshops and events presented by
TFI.
• Database updates, filmmaker research, answer questions regarding
our various programs.
• The intern will also act as a liaison between filmmakers and TFI.
Specific tasks will include:
• Feature Programming
Track filmmakers and build our database of talent; track industry;
respond to calls and emails for the Tribeca All Access and TFI Sloan
Filmmaker Fund; provide administrative support for our grantees;
assist in planning/execution of any summer events.
• Documentary Programming
Organize and track submissions; answer e-mail and phone inquiries
from potential applicants of the TFI Documentary Fund, Gucci Tribeca
Documentary Fund, TAA Doc and TFI Latin America Media Arts Fund.
Interns will assist in event planning, execution and jury/filmmaker
coordination for year round events and preparation for 2015 the
Tribeca Film Festival.
• New Media
Organize and track submissions; research for filmmaker/industry
outreach and special projects; respond to calls and emails about the
New Media Fund. Help to upkeep the New Media Fund Wiki and
creator resources. Assist in planning/execution of any summer events.
The duration of this internship is from the 1st of June 2014 - 31st
of August 2014.
Interns will be expected to work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Qualifications/skills required:
•All candidates must be proficient with Excel and Word; a familiarity
with FileMaker Pro is a plus. In addition to general administrative
support
•Organized, Team Player, Good time management skills, Ability to
work independently, Able to follow directions for individual tasks and
projects.
•Good communication skills, interest in independent films, non profit
and fine arts.
Language requirements:
English
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The Tribeca Film Institute® champions storytellers to be catalysts for
change in their communities and around the world.
Each year, we identify a diverse and exceptional group of filmmakers
and media artists and empower them with funding and other resources
to fully realize their stories and connect with audiences.
Through hands-on training and exposure to socially relevant films, our
educational programming helps young people gain the media skills
necessary to be productive global citizens and creative individuals.
We are a year-round nonprofit arts organization founded by Robert De
Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in the wake of September 11,
2001.
Vietnam
Consulate General of Canada to Vietnam
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Placement Name:
Consulate General of Canada to Vietnam
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
URL:
www.vietnam.gc.ca
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The intern will be working with the Public Affairs Officer to:
• Promote Canada's brand in Vietnam by preparing speeches, talking
points, and power point presentation for delivery by senior diplomat
including the Consul General.
• Prepare power point presentation and speeches to promote
Canadian education in Vietnam.
• Provide input to the Canada in Vietnam website, newsletters.
Specific tasks will include:
• Identifying communications opportunities and ensuring
implementation, including more extensive and more regular updates of
"Canada in Vietnam" website.
• Helping to coordinate press releases and media interviews;
• Proactively identifying publicities and public relations opportunities
• Liaising with media outlets in Vietnam (university newspaper, daily
newspaper, online news source) and gather relevant Canadian news.
Expected work hours: 8:00 - 16:30 (Monday - Thursday), 8:00 13:30 (Friday)
Preferred start date: May 2
Qualifications/skills required:
• Web design, power point presentation
• Ability to work independently
• Sense of humour
• English to French translation skills an asset
• Knowledge of Public relations, communication, informatics an asset
Language requirements:
Fluent English and French; beginner Vietnamese preferred
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The Consulate General of Canada has 4 sections: trade, consular,
immigration, public affairs, administration. Mr. Audri Mukhopadhyay is
Consul General.
Embassy of Canada to Vietnam
Location: Hanoi
Placement Name:
Embassy of Canada to Vietnam
Number of Placements:
1
Placement Site:
Hanoi, Vietnam
URL:
www.canadainternational.gc.ca/vietnam/index.aspx?view=d
Field/Subject Area:
Open to all York students who meet the eligibility criteria
Position Description:
The intern at the Embassy of Canada in Vietnam will contribute to
analysis and operations in support of Canada's official development
assistance program in Vietnam. Working primarily as a member of the
Canadian Development Assistance team in the Embassy, the intern
will support research and analysis in related to CIDA's sectors of focus
(primarily sustainable economic growth, with some food security and
governance) as well as aid effectiveness. The intern will also work on
communications products (e.g. project profiles, videos etc) for key
Canadian projects in Vietnam, sometimes in collaboration with the
other sections at the Embassy, and will also work on a history of
Canadian Development Cooperation from 1990.
The intern could also integrate into operational project teams and
undertake specific tasks related to these projects.
This internship would provide a rewarding experience in a mission with
a high-level of activity, in a very interesting political environment for
development assistance.
Specific duties will include:
• Leading on a history of Canadian development cooperation in
Vietnam from the 1990s, and supporting the development of other
analytical products as requested.
• Developing communication products to profile Canada's development
cooperation program in Vietnam.
• Producing a destop analysis of skills training initiatives ongoing in
Vietnam, including pointing out possible linkages with CIDA
programming in the sector.
• Supporting the development of the Annual Country Report for CIDA
results in Vietnam
• Supporting in reviewing and preparing briefing books for the incoming
Deputy Director.
Expected work hours:: 8am - 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8am3:30pm on Fridays. Possible overtime. Possible travel on the weekend
when required.
Note: In-country travel opportunities might arise.
Preferred start date: Anytime in May
Qualifications/skills required:
• Initiative, autonomy, adaptability, flexibility, cultural se nsitivity and a
team work spirit
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, written and oral
• Knowledge of key issues and stakeholders in international
development, international affairs and trade
• General knowlegde of the Government of Canada's priorities in S.E.
Asia and Vietnam
• The intern must also be willing to perform additional tasks as
exceptional circumstances may require.
Language requirements:
English. French and Vietnamese are also highly recommended
Highlights of Organization/background information:
The Embassy represents Canadian interests in Vietnam.