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Internships in Volunteer Management

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Ongoing and short-term internships (volunteer, stipended or paid) to build volunteer management skills while supporting an actul volunteer program. Scroll down to see international opportunities. Also check our jobs listings.

Last posting 17 January 2012

USA

Volunteer Management Internship
Chicago Zoological Society, Chicago, IL
This position will contribute to the success of the Chicago Zoological Society by learning how to conduct research and establish partnerships that lead to an expansion of our volunteer engagement initiatives and programs.

Responsibilities:

Participate in assigned research projects that contribute to implementation of best practices in civic volunteer engagement initiatives and strategies.
Assist in sourcing, creating, and writing grant proposals to fund CZS volunteer engagement initiatives.
Work with assigned departments to create and expand CZS volunteer engagement initiatives and projects.
Other related duties as assigned, including tasks related to volunteer recruitment and special events planning.

Requirements:

Minimum one year of college at an accredited institution; G.P.A. 2.5/4.0 majoring in non-profit management, communications, psychology, sociology, human resources management or related field.
Experience as a volunteer in any setting
Minimum 18 years of age.
Completion of a reflective journal or project required as part of internship.
Strong interpersonal communications and organizational skills.
Strong computer skills.
Must be able to commit to 12 weeks; approximately 40 hours/week.

Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, is currently accepting applications for our College Experiential Learning Opportunities (CELO) program.

Please visit the following site for specific details on applying and contact interns@czs.org with any other questions you may have: (http://www.czs.org/czs/Educational-Programs/Internships.aspx)

Removal Date: 2/6/2012

Volunteer Management Internship
DuPage Children's Museum - Naperville, IL
Candidate will work with 2 staff who oversee over 700 volunteers and will be involved with youth through seniors, corporate service days, college/community groups and special events.

Contact:
Diane Ernst
630-637-8000 ext 4680
dernst@dupagechildrensmuseum.org

Removal Date 04/01/2012

Volunteer Director Internship
Belmont World Film
Belmont, MA
Belmont World Film is an international film series dedicated to promoting cross cultural understanding. Based in Belmont, MA, we screen films from around the world paired with topical speakers, performances, and ethnic cuisine.

Seeking an intern to work with our Volunteer Director in creating a volunteer program and recruiting volunteers. Great opportunity for someone to learn from the bottom up.

Contact: Ellen Gitelman, Executive Director, egitelman@belmontworldfilm.org

Removal Date: 5/1/2012

Volunteer Coordinator Internship (part-time)
Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Aurora, Illinois
We are a small history museum located in a Chicago suburb very near the Metra train station. The Volunteer Coordinator will develop this new position from the ground up. Work with the Executive Director and Curator to develop a needs assessment; recruit from a list of those willing to give time; interview, match skills and interests; feed and nurture the volunteers, and not be afraid to roll-up your sleeves and work along side the volunteers. At the conclusion of the Internship, leave an up-and-running program for the museum. To apply, contact us through our website www.AuroraRegionalFireMuseum.org or e-mail address ARFMinfo@aol.com.
Removal Date: none, ongoing

Volunteer Management Internship
Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation
Washington state
Semester or year-long unpaid internship opportunity available in volunteer management. Interns gain valuable experience in volunteer management and non profit organizations. www.starlight-washington.org. For more information, please contact Starlight Starbright Washington State, 425.861.7827 ext 104.
Ongoing

Executive Director

WellPetUSA, Inc.
Volunteer role--excellent learning opportunity for the right person. Engage in relationships at all levels while fulfilling the mission and vision of the organization. Specific Duties: Engage volunteers at the board and management levels to provide timely and quality information on behalf of the organization; work with current board and advisory council members on candidate recruitment and retention; develop national, regional and local relationships with pet welfare organizations; in concert with the Associate Deputy Executive Directors of Volunteer Management, maintain a flow of potential candidates for management and senior level volunteer positions; manage the senior volunteer management staff; manage the operational budget; provide oversight and continuity for The Meow Bow Wow Fund; make recommendations to the board on operational and management issues; attend quarterly board meetings via teleconference. Resources to support this role: mentoring program (from the Board of Directors); paid training, volunteer management staff; intern (from the Internship Program). Submit a letter of inquiry and resume to: WellPetUSA, Inc., Executive Director Search, by fax 267-604-0247 or email edsearch@wellpetusa.org

Program Intern, Summer Foundations
New Leaders for New Schools
www.nlns.org
New Leaders for New Schools seeks six to eight individuals to serve as Program Interns during Summer Foundations institute. Foundations is a five-week training program designed to equip residents with knowledge and skills necessary to successfully lead and manage an urban public school. Please visit our website: www./tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers

Volunteer Coordinator
Ethos
Boston, Massachusetts
Work with the Volunteer Program Manager to develop and create new and innovative volunteer opportunities at an elder services agency.
Contact: Lynn M. Santiago-Calling, 617-522-6700, Ext. 323, or e-mail: lcalling@ethocare.org
Ongoing

ClubRIF Coordinator
Newark Reading Is Fundamental,
Newark, New Jersey
Provide leadership for a national pilot project of Reading Is Fundamental linking service learning with literacy.
Contact: William "Chip" Madsen, Director, 973-484-0142
Ongoing

Volunteer Management Intern
Hospice of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ongoing unpaid internships available in Program Administration. Interns receive mentoring and invaluable work experience including recruitment, training, and supporting hospice volunteers working in a non-profit home healthcare setting.
Contact: Elayne Aion, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources, 215-581-2360 or EAion@VNAPhilly.org.
Ongoing

Arts/Community Organizing
Earth Celebrations
New York, New York
Assist with creative projects, research, outreach, community organizing, theatrical pageant and arts. Learn community organizing and event production. Conduct neighborhood community outreach and research. Design and create puppets, for pageants.
Contact: Earth Celebrations, 638 East 6th Street, New York, NY 10009, (212) 777-7969, e-mail: mail@earthcelebrations.com
Ongoing

Volunteer-Community Outreach Intern
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Gateway Area Chapter
St. Louis, Missouri
The Volunteer Community Outreach Intern will work with the Volunteer Community Outreach Department to administer the 1,200 plus volunteers the agency utilizes. The intern will assist with the recruitment, screening, and administration of the volunteer processes. Additional duties include the planning and execution of volunteer recognition programs, writing elements for the volunteer newsletter, and the management of volunteers throughout the event season. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the National MS Society in attention to:
Amanda Haught, Volunteer-Community Outreach Coordinator
1867 Lackland Hill Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63146
email: amanda.haught@gatewaymssociety.org
fax: (314) 781-1440

Program Assistant Internship
Women In Community Service (WICS)
Kansas City, Missouri
Program Assistant Interns will have the opportunity to learn about volunteer management while assisting with a mentoring program which provides support for young women facing multiple barriers to success.
Contact: For more information, contact Alison Admire, Program Specialist, 1100 Main Street, Ste 1010, Kansas City, MO 64105, wicsheartland@aol.com or call 1-800-876-9427.
Ongoing

Internship Experience
The Health Trust
San Jose, California
The Health Trust's Meals On Wheels program offers an unpaid internship in the area of volunteer management. The intern will work directly with the Director of Meals On Wheels and the Manager of Volunteer Services to recruit and support the volunteer program. Volunteers bring hot meals to the doorsteps of homebound seniors and disabled adults between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Contact: elizabeths@healthtrust.org

Volunteer Coordinator
Sports and Arts In Schools Foundation
Long Island City, New York
Responsible for recruitment, placement, training, retention and record keeping of our volunteer tutors/mentors. Please submit a resume via email.
Contact: Johanna De Jesus, JohannaDeJesus@aol.com Program Director, I.S. 125Q Champions Academics, Sports and Arts Club--Room 312-A
46-02 47th Avenue, Woodside, New York 11377

Eden Alternative Intern
Elim Care Center
Fargo, North Dakota
Empower Residents and others to volunteer! Working with volunteer program in SNF/Asst.Living. Plants, animals, and kids help combat loneliness, helplessness, and boredom with companionship, giving care, and spontaneity.
Contact: Mr.Y.P.Girdhar, Owner & CEO, "Vishal House"
11-5-411(new MC 293), Red Hills, Hyderabad - 500 004
Andhra Pradesh, India, Ph No.s 91-40-23390882, 91-40-55788232, Mobitel 91-40-5506957, cell 91-40-9848060957

Friends of the Kennedy Center/Volunteer Management Intern
The Kennedy Center
Washington, DC
The Friends of the Kennedy Center represents 550 volunteers who serve in many capacities. The intern gains experience in recruiting, training, and supervising volunteer. Stipend of $800 per month provided. Contact: Jennifer Schmidt, Internship Program Coordinator Kennedy Center Washington, DC 20566 Phone: (202) 416-8821 Fax: (202) 416-8853 JLSchmidt@kennedy-center.org http://www.kennedy-center.org/vilarinstitute/internships

Volunteer Management - Rising Stars Intern
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Portland, Oregon
Serves as a key link in communication with youth volunteers, assists with coordination of volunteers at special events, and execution of the Rising Star program. Complete description at www.omsi.edu. Contact: Helen Edwards, Recruiter, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

OUTSIDE USA

Volunteer Coorinator
The International Humanity Foundation - Kenya or Thailand
Looking for a volunteer management opportunity? The International Humanity Foundation needs your expertise and vigour to direct our children's home!

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic graduates to contribute to our children's home in Thailand. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki (CEO) and the dedication of thousands of volunteers from around the world.

IHF is distinct from other NGOs in this field as we practice the Pass it on ethos in marginalized regions. We offer the privilege of education to those who without our organization could not reach it. IHF has no central headquarters, as each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. IHF volunteers teach English, computer and math classes as well as maintaining relationships with local staff and the local population at every centre. In addition to teaching, our organization's volunteers engage in:

Public relations
Fundraising
Legal
Finance
Project experts (i.e., Peace farm and food relief initiatives)
Media

At the centers, directors divide their time between teaching and nurturing the children and working on international tasks. All directors manage one or more of our international task teams such as university relations, photography, fundraising and media. Special projects constantly arise and include moving food during famine feeds to monitoring children during breaks. Our center directors have a lot of say in what they do and must possess excellent time management skills.

Those who are secure without the comforts of home gain the most from this valuable opportunity. Although we are mainly seeking those with the above expertise, IHF is willing to consider those with transferrable skills if you can demonstrate them during our application process. Fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential. Those interested in volunteering at an IHF centre are required to complete a level of pre-trip duties in order to gain an understanding of how grassroots organizations function.

Salary / Pay: IHF is a voluntary organization in the greatest sense of the term. Nobody is paid a wage from top to bottom. Directors must commit to serve at least a year at the center. Basic accommodation and food is provided by by IHF.

Please take the time to familiarize yourself further with our organization -www.ihfonline.org. If you have any questions at this time, feel free to e-mail one of our helpful volunteers - hiring4@ihfonline.org

If you're ready to apply please send a copy of your resume to hiring4@ihfonline.org. We are currently accepting applications for start dates from September 2011.

Contact: hiringpostings.open@ihfonline.org

Volunteers Services Coordinator
Volunteer Abroad Africa
Many people are needed to make Hope Development Volunteers a success. Fortunately, in the past HDV has had a plethora of people ready to volunteer. Besides being a very worthy cause, many people volunteer because there are so many different and unique ways to get involved.

The Volunteer Services Coordinator (VSC) should be identified by end of November and will be in charge of recruiting all volunteers.

Website: http://www.volunteerabroadafrica.webs.com

Removal Date: 12/20/11

Project-Coordinator Intern
Frontier, Conservation NGO, London, Great Britain
Assisting with all aspects of new project development, review and maintenance of Frontier Group and Partner projects whilst ensuring the effective coordination of volunteer training and pre-departure preparation.

Internship is 6 months in London Office. Please send CV and Covering Letter to staff@frontier.ac.uk
Removal Date 01/09/2012

Volunteer Management Opportunities in Indonesia, Kenya, Thailand
The International Humanity Foundation needs your expertise and vigour to direct one of our orphanages! IHF is a voluntary organization in the greatest sense of the term. Directors must commit to serve at least a year at the center. Except for the initial transport to the center, there will be no further costs for directors. Accommodation and food is supplemented by IHF. Please take the time to familiarize yourself further with our organization - visit www.ihfonline.org or email hiring4@ihfonline.org
Removal Date: March 2012

Volunteer Director Internship
International Humanity Foundation
Indonesia
Looking for a volunteer management opportunity? The International Humanity Foundation needs your expertise and vigour to direct our orphanages and educational centers in Indonesia!

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic graduates to contribute to our orphanages and educational centers in Bali, Jakarta, Medan and Banda Aceh. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki (CEO) and the dedication of thousands of volunteers from around the world.

IHF is distinct from other NGOs in this field as we practice the "Pass it on" ethos in marginalized regions. We offer the privilege of education to those who without our organization could not reach it. IHF has no central headquarters, as each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. IHF volunteers teach English, computer and math classes as well as maintaining relationships with local staff and the local population at every centre. In addition to teaching, our organization's volunteers engage in: Public relations Fundraising Legal Finance Project experts (i.e., Peace farm and food relief initiatives) Media

If you're ready to apply please send a copy of your resume to hiring4@ihfonline.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Currently we are only accepting applicants with Indonesian citizenship for this position due to current work permit regulations. If you are not from this region and would like more information about volunteering with IHF in Indonesia in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us at the email address above.
Removal Date May 2012

Team Leader - Art in Tanzania
Art in Tanzania is an NGO operating in several locations in Tanzania. The main focus areas are e.g. education, orphan care, HIV awereness and so on.

Team leader will assist the management and develop our community program. Tasks can include for example:

-organizing activities for volunteers
-contact new volunteers and give orintation
-assisting in budgeting and logistics

Team leader is required to work at least 3 months. Flights are self-funded. Art in Tanzania will refund visa and work permit. Accommodation and food are provided.

Contact our team leader Sandra for more information as soon as possible: sandra@artintanzania.org

Intern
Track of the Tiger
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Our organization has been operating in the tourism industry for over 20 years. We are seeking a young, confident and enthusiastic intern to assist in the running of outdoor activities, team building, community projects, English-camps and special events. Contact us at stuart@track-of-the-tiger.com.
Ongoing

Volunteer Coordinator
Paititi Volunteers
Pilcopat, Peru (Cultural section of Manu Biosphere Reserve)
The primary objective of the project is to support the local education system and increase the standard of living in these communities. Duties: The volunteer coordinator will be in charge of recruiting volunteers, coordinating volunteer activities and maintaining and developing relationships with communities and other NGOs or projects in the area. Requirements: Fluency in English and Spanish. Be capable of working, living and running the daily activities of the program on his/her own, as well as being able to listen, cooperate and share with the volunteers, communities and the administration. Minimum time commitment is 1 to 2 years. Start date end of November 2007. Volunteer position. For more information please email contactos@paititiperu.com or visit our website at www.paititiperu.com/volunteering.htm

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