Friday, January 11, 2008

Summer Intern Position

The Southwest Regional Office has a paid Summer Intern Position for the Beyond Our Borders Event at the OC Fair in Costa Mesa. This internship would run from May to August (flexible start and end dates) and the intern would work between 30-40 hours/week.


The main role of the intern is to assist in the volunteer coordination, volunteer training, educational activities, educational evaluation, and events marketing, planning and scheduling, for the Beyond Our Borders educational display.

Education and Experience:
Has completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in social work, education, international studies or a similar field. Has experience coordinating groups of volunteers.
Has experience presenting information to small groups.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Interest in and commitment to Heifer’s mission of working with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth.Interest in supporting educators and volunteers to communicate about the root causes of hunger and Heifer’s work to address hunger and poverty. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Confident presenting information to small groups. Environmental Education experience or Museum Program experience desirable

What is Beyond Our Borders?
Beyond Our Borders is a traveling exhibit used for educational and fundraising efforts. The exhibit features replica dwellings and village life in Uganda, Thailand and Ecuador. With photographs, artifacts, instructive paneling and activities, each dwelling highlights how a particular animal helps alleviate hunger and poverty and how Heifer communities are working together to address critical issues.

TO APPLY: Send Cover Letter and Resume by March 1st, 2008:

Attention: Youmna El-Sabaa
HR Project SpecialistHeifer International World Headquarters
1 World Avenue, Little Rock, AR/USA 72202

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Upcoming Speaker Training + Orientation!


Mark your calendars folks! We are holding a Speaker Training and Orientation session next month and we'd love to have you take part in this event.


Date: Saturday, February 9th.
Time: 9 am - 1 pm (refreshments will be served)
Place: First United Methodist Church of Pasadena
Address: 500 East Colorado Boulevard,
Pasadena, CA.


This orientation is suitable for both new and experienced volunteers who want to learn more about becoming a part of our Speakers Bureau. You don't need to be an experienced public speaker to talk about Heifer. All you need is a commitment to end world hunger and foster peace. We'll teach you the rest!


If you'd like to attend this event, please RSVP to sw@heifer.org or call our office toll-free at 877-663-1683. Pass on the gift of information and let your friends and family know about this event! We hope to see you there!