The Haitian American Caucus-Haiti is announcing its 2013 Summer Internship Program in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti.
Session 1: May 27th to June 30th (Application Deadline, May 13th)
Session 2: July 8th to August 11th (Application Deadline, June 1st)
Space is limited so we encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible.
The internship program consists of three main components:
- Service projects - work on and off the HAC-Haiti compound in your area of focus
- Visiting partner organizations - travel to other non-profits in the area to tour their facilities and learn about development initiatives being carried out all over Haiti
- Cultural Excursions - visit various landmarks throughout Port-au-Prince and the provinces
Requirements:
- Able to live in a communal setting in a developing nation
- Able to perform effectively and communicate clearly in a resource scarce environment
- Able to work independently and as part of a multicultural team
- Committed to helping empower the local Haitian community
- Flexible with time and task requirements
- Independent and self-motivated
Accommodations:
Interns live in a shared space on the second floor of our compound. 3 meals a day, twin or bunk style beds, Western style bathrooms with running water, and Wi-Fi Internet access is available for all interns. Haitian Creole lessons will also be provided. Interns are expected to pay an accommodation fee for their housing, meals, and transportation in Haiti. Interns are also responsible for airfare and any personal expenses throughout the program.
Primary Education Internship:
Over 90% of Haitian primary schools are private and ultimately too costly for families. Therefore, parents are often faced with the difficult decision of which child or children within the household will attend school each year. As a result, many children go without schooling for long periods of time. This disruption in educational advancement and sometimes a complete lack access makes many Haitians susceptible to cyclical elements of poverty. Through the continued support of its partner network of local schools and its teacher's association, HAC-Haiti aims to enhance the future potential of all of our students as well as students throughout Croix-des-Bouquets and prepare them for bright futures.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Preparing curriculum
- Planning classes
- Teaching 2-3 classes a day
- Preparing tests and quizzes
- Grading exams and completing assessments of students
Qualifications:
- Teaching experience and education background required
- Experience working with primary school-aged children preferred
- French or Haitian Creole language skills required
We welcome people from all religious backgrounds, races, ages, genders and sexual orientations to apply.
