Volunteers Needed: Miracle Corners of the World, 09/08
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Ntarama, Rwanda
Miracle Corners of the World (MCW) is looking for 1-2 volunteers to spend 4-6 months in
Ntarama, Rwanda beginning August/September 2008.1 Her/his overall responsibility will be
to continue the development and launch operations of an approximately 400sm
multi-functional community center.
Volunteer(s) will specifically be responsible for: (1) continuing to build and train a
Youth Leadership Team (a small team of young social entrepreneurs who will lead the
center's daily operation); (2) continuing to build an Advisory Board (approximately six
individuals, who will oversee and guide the Leadership Team during operation); (3) working
with the team to design syllabi for the center's educational activities; (4) supervising
the construction of the community center; and (5) preparing the center to operate smoothly
beyond construction. Volunteer(s) will report directly to the MCW Associate Executive
Director of International Field Programs and will also work closely with the Miracle
Corners Rwanda (MCR) Planning Committee, Advisory Board, Youth Leadership Team, and other
stakeholders. Volunteer(s) will communicate regularly with Jacqueline Murekatete, MCW
Fellow and Director of MCW Partner Initiative Jacqueline's Human Rights Corner, the
initiative responsible for the Rwanda center. Candidates are organized, self-motivated,
reliable, enthusiastic, confident, target-driven, able to work independently and
collaboratively, able to meet strict deadlines, and comfortable handling multiple tasks.
Candidates possess an undergraduate degree, construction knowledge, experience working
abroad in community development, and excellent team-building, project management, and
communication skills.
MCW will cover the costs for housing, security, work-related email and phone, and select other work-related expenses. Volunteer(s) are responsible for airfare, vaccinations, travel medical and emergency evacuation insurance, and other costs. To apply, please email a resume and letter of interest to Alfred Hanssen, Associate Executive Director of International Field Programs (alfie@miraclecorners.org). Successful candidates will work closely with the MCW team to develop a detailed work plan. About Miracle Corners of the World (MCW): Founded in 1999, Miracle Corners of the World (MCW) is a non-profit organization serving youth worldwide, primarily through leadership, community development, and healthcare programs. MCW empowers youth to become positive agents of change, to improve their lives and contribute to their communities.
MCW works closely with a global network of friends, volunteers, and supporters from the
public, private, and non-profit sectors.
About the MCW Community Development Program: Working with local stakeholders to develop sustainable, youth-led community centers as spaces for education, exchange, and entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on Africa. MCW has established centers in Arusha and Songea, Tanzania, and Freetown, Sierra Leone. Plans are underway for a new center in Bugesera District, Rwanda. For more information, visit www.miraclecorners.org.
1 Start and end dates are flexible
Alfie Hanssen
Associate Executive Director, International Field Programs
Miracle Corners of the World
Email: alfie@miraclecorners.org
Page Editor: Ali B. Ali-Dinar, Ph.D.