The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking
forward-thinking, dynamic individuals of all ages/backgrounds to contribute to
our international centers as part of our Volunteer Work-Study Program in
Indonesia. IHF runs education centers in Bali, Medan, Jakarta and Banda Aceh,
Indonesia. As a Work-Study Volunteer, you would complete four hours of local
work and four hours of international work a day alongside an international
staff dedicated to global development and helping children have access to more
opportunities. You will have substantial responsibilities and be a valued part
of a grassroots not-for-profit NGO at the ground level.
Local tasks vary from center to center, day to day. You will teach English to young students for
whom English is a tool to secure better jobs in the future. You will also provide the co-Directors with
needs-based assistance in the daily maintenance of the centers, becoming a part
of the IHF family and integral to the work we do.
For your international tasks, you will be assigned teams
made up of volunteers from other centers and you will work on administrative
tasks for not just the center you are staying in, 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. 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.
Our foundation is run entirely by volunteers just like
you, who have made commitments ranging from 2 weeks to multiple years. You will
be supervised and guided by long-term volunteer co-Directors at your center,
who will listen to your ideas and work with you on a daily basis.
Candidate
Qualifications:
You must be fluent in written and spoken English. We value volunteers who are
creative and innovative, willing to take responsibility and easily adapt to new
conditions and unexpected situations. Each IHF center is a product of its
environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. So
must our staff. Our volunteers must have high inter-cultural sensitivity and
be tolerant to different views and ways of life.
Work-Study
Volunteers stay for a minimum of four 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. We will also
try to comply with guidelines to secure any grant or scholarship funding
available at your university if applicable.
If you are
interested in a longer, even more substantial experience, we also offer a 3-6 month
Internship Program in our Bali center. In this role, you will complete the four
hours of international work and four hours of local work as part of the Work
Study Program, but will have increased responsibility and more opportunity to
particularize your tasks to your skills. If you are interested in a more
involved experience, please apply for the Work Study Program and note your
interest in the Internship Program. We will work with you to assess your skills
and how you can best contribute your time.
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://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1317609/e36bb30bf9/TEST/TEST/.
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/
If you have any questions about our organization or
programs, please contact volunteering@ihfonline.org.
If you are ready to apply, please send your CV to applications@ihfonline.org.
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