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Thank you for your interest in the Jane Goodall Institute.

For future opportunities, please send your resume and cover letter to info@janegoodall.ca
or by mail to PO Box 309, Station P, Toronto ON M5S 2S8.

International Roots & Shoots Internship --Tanzania

Location: Dar es Salaam and Moshi, Tanzania
Status: flexible, applications accepted on a rolling basis. Next available opening April 2011.
Duration: Minimum 6-month commitment.

Description:

Support local R&S clubs through attending club meetings, assisting with project creation and implementation, and making educational presentations. Successful projects have included: cleaning beaches and schoolyards, bird watching, tree planting, creating school gardens, visiting orphanages and hospitals, field trips to natural areas, and campaigns to raise awareness of local environmental and social issues such as HIV/AIDS and bushmeat.
Represent R&S in the local community through conducting presentations, teaching workshops, exhibiting at a community event, visiting new schools who are interested in joining the program, or participating in partner organization’s events.
Aid in the planning, preparation and implementation of annual R&S events such as International Peace Day, African Child Day, and Roots & Shoots week.
Develop and implement a volunteer project in collaboration with local R&S groups.
Assist with on-going activities such at the R&S Scholarship Program and Yatima Orphanage
Assist with general office administrative tasks

Experience/Qualifications:

Experience in one or more of the following areas: Roots & Shoots, community development, teaching, sciences, conservation, event planning, grant writing, computers/technology, administrative support
The ideal volunteer will be mature, flexible, self-motivated, adapt to new environments easily, willing to work hard, culturally sensitive, have a sense of humor, and willing to do whatever tasks need to be done
Experience working in Africa or a developing country a plus
Must be 21 years of age or older

Terms: Intern contributes the following fee to the Jane Goodall Institute: $2,900 for 6 months and $350 for every additional month. This fee will help to cover living and interning expenses during your time in Tanzania.

What is covered by the contribution?

Mini-grant for local R&S project coordinated by volunteer
Accommodation in country
Work permit (good for two years)
Local travel and communication (including cell phone)
Basic Kiswahili language training
In-country program orientation, training and materials
Airport pick up and drop off
Professional staff coordination and support
Administrative fees

What is not covered by the contribution?

Airfare to and from Tanzania
Passport fees
Immunizations
Visa entry fees
Medical insurance
Food
Spending money

Send resume and cover letter to: info@janegoodall.ca