Project Assistant

Latin American Foundation for the Future (LAFF) is a UK-registered charity supporting marginalised children and young people in Peru. We work through local partner organisations in Cusco and support activities and projects in the areas of formal education; skills and vocational training; and sustainability, including income generation, cost reduction and capacity building. We believe in creating independence and sustainability, and aim to achieve it for those we help through educating, empowering and enabling.

LAFF seeks a skilled individual for a full time volunteering position in one of our partner organisations, Sacred Valley Project.

The Sacred Valley Project is seeking a project assistant for Summer 2013. They are looking for a highly motivated and skilled long-term volunteer/intern to assist the project with its current development needs.

Possible duties include:

Education

Assisting the Director of Education in developing supplementary educational programs in art, theater, life skills, computation and economics

Develop an internship program through creating partnerships with outside companies

Maintain records

Assist with monitoring and evaluation

Development

Assisting with coordination of building projects

Organizing student volunteer building

Work with the building supervisor to ensure proper delivery of materials and coordination

Fundraising

Assist with outreach for fundraising

Generate fundraising ideas

Assist with development of sustainable economic projects

Qualifications

At least 21 years of age

Conversational to advanced Spanish language abilities

Interest in women's education and women's rights

Educational background or construction background preferred

Willingness to commit to at least three-months

Terms

This is a volunteer/intern position and The Sacred Valley Project will not be able to financially compensate the project assistant for their work on the project. They are willing to assist with finding housing near to the dormitory and will provide a supportive and rewarding work environment. This position will provide the Project Assistant with a unique opportunity to work with the Quechua people of the Andes and learn from its rich history and unique culture.

Upon successful completion of their work with SVP, they will provide the project assistant letters of recommendation and support in pursuing a career in the non-profit sector.

How to apply:

In order to apply for this fantastic opportunity to volunteer in Latin America please download our LAFF International Volunteer Application form from above or from our website (http://www.laffcharity.org.uk/volunteer/volunteer-in-peru/) and submit it, together with your CV to:recruitment@laffcharity.org.uk .

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