INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA

Added: (Wed Mar 03 2010)

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DO you want to be involved in community project?
Would you like to meet new people who share your interests?
If you are looking for internships or volunteer work in Kenya or even get a summer job. You have come to the right place! There are plenty of internship opportunities in Kenya and chances are that KVCDP has the right for you and wants to be your only source for finding internships and volunteer positions in Kenya.
Check out the list of internship opportunities on a regular basis as we add new internships and opportunities and volunteer opportunities listings to our database everymonth, so you will find new opportunities every time you check back with us.
KVCDP has opportunities in various sectors e.g. youthwork, community development, teaching, health, officework, children issues, human rights education to mention but a few. If you don’t find an opportunity be sure to check back soon as we have always been updating our search engine with great opportunities.
If you would like to make a meaningful contributions in developing countries, but you are not exactly sure how, then this placement options are available, and we will work with you individually to set up a placement within the following areas.

Primary health care: Treatment, councelling and education.
Social work: women, IDP (internally Displaced persons, Trauma and sexual abuse, councelling education.
HIV/AIDS: Testing (VCT) Treatment, Counseling Education palliative care, Campaigns.
Child care: Orphanages and Vulnerable children .Children’s homes, home based "make a difference in a child's life."
Infrastructure: Construction, Repairs, engineering, Alternative energy e.g. solar and others.
Environment: Sanitation, Pollution, Recycling, Reusing, re-afforestation, agro forestry.
Agriculture: Farming/substence animal husbandry fish farming, poutry etc
Income Generation: vocational skills training, Microfinance, Savings plans for women/youth (IDPS) and communities
General community support: In all of the above areas

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW.
KVCDP summer internships are designed to be an incredible learning opportunity for those interested in pursuing careers in various aspects of non -profit making organisations.Its an intensive 3 months to 2 years opportunity to work within a fast placed and challenging environment .Interns contribute meaningful development projects.
Volunteers have a commitment to make a measurable difference with his/her time and energy in focus to reduce extreme poverty. You have a chance to work a alongside stuff members that are committed to helping you professionally develop a s you offer insights and creativity to the position.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS
Interns work closely with locals and sometimes with international teams to make real difference to the lives of the poor in a given community.
Interns receive individual (personal) attention and feed back with opportunities for personal and professional development.
Our internships are unpaid however we provide a flexible work environment for our interns.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduates with either Higher Diploma or degree in any related field of interest
At least 2 years of experience of work or volunteer related fields
Interest n developing countries
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal relations, verbal and written communication skills
High energy and goal oriented
Good organizational skills, able to carry out research and and attention to detail.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please go to www.kvcdp.org and follow the link to internships open view position description and listing, select placement of your interest when you decide to apply ,send your resume along with your Education history and work experience plus a r recommendation letter with contact information via our contact form as provided on the website.

VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIPS POSITIONS
Program assistant: the directors of KVCDP are seeking a volunteer or intern to be a program assistant for wagusu community centre. The program includes a presentation, team activities an out door tour, teaching students about life skills counseling and many more.
The program assistant will work with the program facilitator to set up / clean up ,work with students during team activities , hand out materials ,help with tailoring classroom management direct teachers and other staffs conduct administrative tasks counting heads ,receiving a,b,c recording figures ,stock taking ,drawing budgets correspondences etc. and other tasks as needed (required)
This is a green opportunity for retirees, stay at home moms or any one wishing to develop his talents and expertise.
For more information contact
Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Tel:254 20 2726011/2723012
Fax:254 20 2726011
Cell +254722655321
Email: volunteer@kvcdp.org
or
info@kvcdp.org
Web: www.kvcdp.org