Deadline:
August 01, 2024
Location(s)
United States of America
Washington DC
Overview
The Student Volunteer Service Program provides opportunities for students who are enrolled not less than half-time in high school, undergraduate or graduate programs in accredited US educational institutions to acquire work-related educational experience and become involved in early career exploration as a basis for making realistic decisions regarding their future careers. Through the program, students are provided exposure to the work environment, which should encourage them to develop positive work ethics and to acquaint them with various functions of the IAF mission.
Details
Student Volunteer Positions Available
The Inter-American Foundation offers semester, non-paid volunteer positions within the organization. The following is a description of the offices that may have volunteer positions available for the upcoming Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions.
- Office of Programs. Student volunteer assignments may include a variety of administrative, analytical, and research tasks, including assistance with the preparation of grant portfolio briefings, assembling and updating grant records, and conducting research for studies of special interest. Examples of special interest topics are sustainable agriculture, popular education, and rural credit.
- Evaluation Unit. Student volunteers will be involved with ongoing research and evaluation assignments related to grassroots development in Latin America.
- Office of External Affairs. Student volunteers may assist with producing written and visual content for the IAF website, social media and blog; outreach to the U.S. Congress; research on development policy and US-Latin America affairs; events with other external audiences; fact-checking and proof-reading materials in print.
- Office of Operations. Student volunteers may assist with a variety of assignments, including research, analysis, and administrative action related to facility support, and records and property management.
- Office of the General Counsel. The Office of the General Counsel periodically solicits applications for legal internships from current law students.
Deadlines
- Fall Semester – August 1
- Spring Semester – December 1
- Summer Session – April 1
IAF at-a-glance
The Inter-American Foundation, an independent U.S. Government agency, was created by Congress in 1969 to channel development assistance directly to the organized poor in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IAF has carried out its mandate by responding with grant support for the most creative ideas for self-help received from grassroots groups and nongovernmental organizations. It also encourages partnerships among community organizations, business and local government directed at improving the quality of life for poor people and strengthening democratic practices. The IAF is governed by a board of directors appointed by the president of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. A president, appointed by the board, serves as the Inter-American Foundation’s chief executive officer, managing a group of employees based in Washington D.C.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
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Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility
Applicants must be students who are enrolled at least half time in high school, undergraduate, or graduate programs of an accredited educational institution. Volunteer service is limited to services performed by the student with the permission of the institution where the student is enrolled. Generally, students must be interested or pursuing a career related to the mission of the IAF or other administrative and support offices.
Areas of interest include: Spanish or Portuguese language studies, Latin America, Caribbean, grassroots development, social-economic issues, financial management, legal research, and agricultural and urban development issues.
If seeking academic credit for the internship, applicants must be available to work at least 12 hours per week in increments of at least 4 hours per day, for a total minimum of 150 hours per semester. A written agreement will be developed jointly between the school and the IAF describing the responsibilities of each organization and identifying the conditions under which students may receive academic credit for unpaid career-related experience. Please contact your campus career placement office to obtain information regarding the specific internship requirements.
All interns are required to obtain a security clearance before starting their internship.
Please contact your campus career placement office to obtain information regarding the specific internship requirements for that institution.
Dates
Deadline: August 01, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Salary
Students who participate in the IAF Student Volunteer Program do not receive compensation. However, in exchange for volunteer services, the Foundation provides a challenging educational experience that the student’s school may elect to accept as academic credit for course work.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
