International Nonprofit Internship Opportunity
International Nonprofit Internship Opportunity
Give and Surf Background
Get hands-on experience with a small international nonprofit organization! Give and Surf is a small 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower the local communities of Bocas del Toro, Panama through education and community development. Since 2011, we have offered free educational programs and services to the indigenous Ngöbe Buglé and Afro-Caribbean communities in the low-income and rural areas of Bocas. These services include early childhood education, after-school programs, summer camps, English classes, school lunches, university scholarships, school transportation, professional training, and extracurricular activities. We are also beginning to implement a food sustainability program!
General Intern Information
Our team comprises 3 full-time leadership members and 10 local teachers. Given the breadth of our mission and the size of our team, we are always in search of additional support to enhance and expand our impact!
We aim to give interns a unique, life-changing experience that helps them achieve their personal and professional goals, while exposing them to a new culture. We also work together to ensure that internships are custom-tailored based on the skills and interests of the student! Internships can include teaching, program development, social media & marketing, grant writing & fundraising, community relationships, and more!
Preferred Skills
- International travel or living experience
- Experience working with children
- Some Spanish is helpful, but not required
- Cultural sensitivity and environmental awareness
- Flexible and positive mindset
Pay
This is an unpaid internship opportunity with a small non-profit based in Panamá. Housing costs are $1,250 a month. This includes accommodations in an ocean-view home on Isla Bastimentos (next to one of our centers) and is 1-2 people per room, continental-style breakfasts, local lunches Monday - Friday, 1 surf lesson, transportation to and from program sites (we have to take boats to the sites), weekly excursion, on-site staff support, and pre-trip planning support. The intern is expected to pay for the flights and should also bring extra spending money.
About Bocas del Toro, Panama
Bocas is located on the Caribbean side of Panama and is surrounded by beautiful waters, lush jungle, and is a perfect place for someone who loves being outdoors and wants to experience a new culture.
Benefits Interning With Give and Surf
- Hands-on experience with nonprofit management
- Develop professional skills that match your career aspirations@
- Expand your worldview
- Gain insight into indigenous and Afro-Caribbean communities, fostering a deeper understanding of their culture and challenges
- In your free time, you can surf, dive, deepen your Spanish skills, hike, go to the beach - the possibilities are endless!
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