INTERN POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE!

PROJECT BONA FIDE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

This position requires a minimum 4 month commitment, a six month commitment is preferred. Applicants should be comfortable speaking Spanish (or willing to attend language school for 1 month prior to their commitment) managing people and doing simple accounting. Gregarious community living minded folks are encouraged to apply. This position is currently not a paid one but includes room, board, a free Permaculture design course ($1250 value), and opportunities to learn about tropical poly-cultures, agro-forestry, natural building, design/build water systems, non-profit international development/out reach strategies and administration.

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERN

Project Bona Fide and partner organization TALICA (The Teaching and Learning Initiative for Central America www.talica.org) are seeking an Education and Community Outreach Intern to coordinate and develop our community center and outreach activities. This is a new role and is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual who is comfortable leading projects, managing volunteers and working independently.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing the community center and library in conjunction with the community center's committee.
• Coordinating classes and workshops, teaching and developing classes for children and recruitingn volunteers (local and international) to teach classes.
• Project development and fundraising work - working with TALICA/Bona Fide Directors to create a sustainable long term project.

The internship period will be for a minimum of 6 months, but we will give preference to applicants committing to stay longer as the nature of the role means the longer people are here the stronger their relationships will be with members of the local community. The intern position is currently an unpaid one yet offers ample opportunity for professional development and growth.

Relevant skills and experience:

• The ability to communicate with a wide range of people - well spoken English and Spanish are essential.
• Some teaching experience is highly desirable.
• Experience of managing a small budget.
• Experience coordinating volunteers.
• An interest in Central America, organic sustainable agriculture, community development and the important role education has to play in all of this.

US BASED FUNDRAISING INTERN

In order to help raise funds to continue and expand this vital work we are seeking a Fundraising Intern in the US to help fundraise coordinating, organize events, produce promotional materials, carry out research and write grant applications for a number of urgent projects. This is a unique opportunity for someone to develop their skills and knowledge of fundraising, research and grant writing, whilst performing a key role in a small and effective organization working for long term food security and sustainable community development.

We are looking for someone with:

• office experience
• experience of internet based research
• excellent written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a readable and persuasive manner
• an interest in Central America, sustainable development and organic agriculture

The internship period will be for 8 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months. You will need to be comfortable working independently as we don't have an office in the US, however you will receive regular support, guidance and information via email and telephone (or face to face if you are in New York) from one of Bona Fide's Directors.

If you have any questions or would like to apply for this position, please e-mail Michael with the details of your relevant experience, skills and interests.

PROJECT LEADER

The project leader works in tandem with the volunteer coordinator and other interns to manage short and long term projects at the farm. The position would suit an all-rounder comfortable working alone or leading work groups and keen to learn and share new skills.

Coordinating closely with the Project Director, the Project Leader will plan and implement farm work ranging from planting trees and gathering fruit to building natural structures and maintaining irrigation systems. He/she must be flexible and responsive to changing conditions and needs on a day-to-day basis.

Applicants should have a good level of Spanish (or be willing to attend a one month language school prior to arriving) and a grounding in sustainable building, horticulture, and people management. The position requires a minimum commitment of 4 months and includes room and board and a free Permaculture design course.

For information on our other internships including Community and Education Outreach Intern, Fundraising Intern and Project Leader Intern please contact coordinator@projectbonafide.com.