A few years ago, a few of usecology, economics, and business graduatesfounded a nonprofit organization called Third Millennium Alliance. We raised some money and bought a lot of land in a critically-endangered rainforest and established an ecological reserve. We first built an innovative research station out of bamboo, then we partnered with a family in the adjacent community of Camraones and built a community learning center by hand with the help of community members. People became curious of our goals to become 100% self-sufficient, to conserve forest, and use resources sustainably. In response, we have developed an afterschool program for local children, a teen program, and various projects in collaboration with the families of Camarones. With our presence established, we grow together in education exploring the environment, various arts (culinary, theater, music, and studio), culture and teaching English. The date range for the Late Summer program is August 1September 29, 2012. The cost is $960, which comes out to about $16/day.
Priorities for the Late Summer Internship include: Planning and leading children´s program Developing curriculum for art and environmental education Assisting the teen program garden and activities Organizing community workshops/vocational trainings Teaching English language Developing Organic Market If you would like to learn more, please visit our Internship page on our website, where you can download a PDF file which includes a detailed program description, at: http://3malliance.org/index.php?id=320 How to Apply: Please only apply if you know that 1) you will be available during the program dates, 2) you can afford the program fee, and 3) you are seriously interested in this program. As we spend most of the time in the forest, we do not have time to engage in lengthy back-and-forth email banter. The intern coordinator only goes into town 1-2 days per week, so internet access is limited to as little as 2 hours per week. For this reason, our application procedure has been created to make this process as efficient as possible. This is how it works: Send us an email with short answers to each of the questions listed below. Please try to limit each answer to just a couple of sentences. In most cases we will respond within one week. In some cases it may take up to two weeks. If you havent heard from us within two weeks, please feel free to re-submit your applicationthat kind of enthusiasm shows that youre really interested in this program. We respond to your email by proposing 1-3 primary projects that we think you would be a good fit for. We also attach several info documents that should answer all of your logistical questions, such as travel info, packing list, medical info, where ATMs are relative to the site, etc. Then we ask you two questions. First, we ask you to choose which of the aforementioned primary projects are most interesting to you. Then, we ask you: If given an offer, would you accept this position. And if yes, would you be willing and able to commit to the program (i.e., pay the deposit) within one week of receiving the offer? In short answers, explain which of the projects most appeals to you. Also, let us know if you are prepared to commit to the program or not. We will take 1-2 weeks to review applications and get back to you with a firm answer. If we give you an offer, you will be expected to commit to the program within 1-2 weeks of receiving the offer, depending on how far along the application process is. Application Questions: Please limit yourself to just a few sentences per question. What is your background? What stage of life are you in right now? Why do you want to participate in this program? What kind of experience do you have in developing countries? What kind of experience do you have in tropical forests (or non-tropical forests)? How would you describe your interpersonal style? How is your Spanish? Which of the projects listed above most interest you? Do you have any dietary restrictions or medical restrictions? Send emails to Laura Randall at [email protected] with the subject heading COMMUNITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM and copy Jerry Toth at [email protected]. Please dont take it personally if we keep our responses short were just doing it to economize on time spent in front of a computer. Laura usually checks email on either Tuesday or Sunday, although there may be exceptions to this. For additional information, you can visit our website at www.3malliance.org, which also includes a 10-minute video about the ecosystem, a 2 minute video made by former interns about their experiences, and a photo gallery. All that said, were very happy to open this opportunity up to people with the passion and the interest to get involved in an experience like this, and we look forward to working with you in the forest! Laura Randall
