The International Humanity
Foundation (IHF) offers a unique Volunteer Internship position at our Nakuru,
Kenya children’s home for medical and nursing students. Together with your
help, we aim to improve health awareness among our children, their families and
our local community.
This position offers the
opportunity to gain health-related
experience in a low income setting to
enhance your CV and set you apart from your peers. You will develop
skills related to health promotion and community education, and will practice
hands-on application of your medical skills by directly treating minor health
problems of the children. You will also learn intimately about the
international issues of education, human rights, abuse and poverty as well as
local issues such as indigenous rights, land tenure, and ethnic conflicts.
Most importantly, you will be
substantially helping those who do not
otherwise have the means to access quality and affordable healthcare. By
passing on your knowledge to local leaders, your efforts will result in
sustainable, long-term changes. You may even have the opportunity to develop
and run your own health program – this can be focused around any specific
interests you have in your current studies relevant to the center’s needs.
For your international tasks you
will be assigned teams made up of volunteers from other centers, and you will
work on administrative tasks not just for the Nakuru center, but for the whole
organization. Your tasks may include producing media content, assisting with
fundraising efforts and generating online outreach efforts to promote our
organization’s goals and projects. We will particularize your tasks to suit
your skill set, so that your expertise in health care benefits all IHF centers.
This is a great opportunity to experience the overall management of an
international organization and receive training in a multi-level, multifaceted
work environment. Before arrival at the center, you will already become a part
of the team by completing pre-trip tasks with our international teams to gain
an understanding of the kind of work you will be doing.
Candidate Qualifications: You must be fluent in written and spoken
English. We prefer candidates who have completed at least the first year of a
medical degree or have a basic qualification as a Registered or Community Nurse
(newly qualified graduates are welcome). We are looking for people who know
basic first aid – a St John’s Ambulance certificate would be desirable— and
hold a current Criminal Records Bureau certificate (UK) or International Police
Safety Clearance. Experience working or volunteering with children is a major
plus.
IHF is run entirely by volunteers, including center co-Directors,
fostering a unique work setting. The co-directors at the center will supervise
you, listen to your ideas and acknowledge your contributions. Our organization
will work with your university to award you credit whenever possible and will
try to comply with any guidelines to secure grant or scholarship funding
available at your university. Each IHF center is a product of its environment
and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. So must our staff and interns.
The minimum length of an
internship is 4 weeks. We provide basic accommodation and food at our centers,
where you will live with your co-workers. Unfortunately, as a nonprofit, we are
unable to provide these amenities freely and we charge a minimal cost of $55 -
$75 per week. We are not able to cover travel or insurance expenses or any
other related costs, but we will help you with your travel and visa planning.
Please familiarize yourself
further with our organization on our website www.ihfonline.org and our blog http://ihfblog.wordpress.com/home/.
Learn more by reading our annual report at http://cts.vresp.com/c/?InternationalHumanit/1928b08739/3443011ab6/23d230dd9b.
We were given a 2013 Inspiring Story --
Responsible Tourism Award! Read more about it at http://rt.wildasia.org/2013/10/25/2013-inspiring-stories-destinations/.
See our great ratings at http://greatnonprofits.org/reviews/international-humanity-foundation-1/.
If you have any questions or you
are ready to apply, please send your CV to university.relations@ihfonline.org
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