Volunteer For Us!
Fall 2009- Spring 2010 Internships
* Travel internationally!
* Help build the capacities of a young and growing nonprofit organization
* Learn about incorporating science, culture, leadership and service into international travel
* Participate with an enthusiastic and inspiring staff and organizational culture
Global Explorers is seeking interns who are interested in an internship with our nonprofit organization beginning in September 2009 and ending in June 2010. The intern will work on a combination of special projects and provide administrative support. Special projects might include work on our curriculum, travel materials, organizational partnerships, school outreach and much more. At the culmination of a successful internship, the accepted applicant(s) will receive a free trip to one of our destinations in the summer of 2010. If you are interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to . Please indicate your area(s) of interest in your cover letter, emphasizing what you hope to gain from the experience as well as what talents you bring to our organization.
We are looking for interns to fill positions from September 1-June 1 with some flexibility in terms of starting and end dates. The position requires a minimum of 15 hours per week and is unpaid, though it may lead to paid work. Interns must work from our home office in Fort Collins, CO located in downtown Fort Collins.
We have the following internship specializations available starting in September of 2009:
Education Intern
The education intern will assist Global Explorers with the educational content of its programs. In particular, this intern will work with a few of our pilot programs including a new national destination with Preston Junior High and an Educator's Workshop called World Aware. This internship has a strong emphasis on educational content and is well suited to someone with an interest and/or background in teaching, formally or informally.
Position Requirements (Ideal candidates would have the following characteristics):
A self-motivated initiator who can work well on his/her own; Detail-oriented; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Experience working in a leadership/teaching role with middle and high school students; Academic experience in education; International travel experience; Public speaking and outreach experience.
Volunteers
We are always looking for volunteers and interns to help support our work. Volunteer opportunities can include one-day projects or a longer time commitment. Internships require a minimum three month commitment at 15 hours a week. Contact if you are interested in volunteering!
