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]> Project Minnesota/León - Volunteer in León http://mn-leon.org/taxonomy/term/45/0 From time to time, PML has openings for volunteers to serve in our office in León. When these openings exist, they will be posted on this page. en Sinking My Teeth in... http://mn-leon.org/node/426 <p class="MsoNormal">By Robert Terenzi, Jr.</p><p /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal">I am lying in my hammock after lunch when Dania, my nine-year old host sister, tosses a mango into my lap. Mango season is only just beginning and yet, already they lie scattered around my host family’s driveway and yard. I scoot over to share the hammock as Dania and I peel back the leathery outer skin in eager anticipation. I sink my teeth into the succulent and sweet flesh, and she laughs at me as juice dribbles down my chin and on to my shirt. </p> Volunteer in León Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:30:47 -0400 Advocacy Intern Openings in León http://mn-leon.org/node/415 <div align="left"><h2>JUNIOR Advocacy Intern Position<b><br />Fall 2005 and Spring 2006</b></h2></div><h3><b>General Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li>Learn about pressing local economic, social, and environmental justice issues through conversations with community members and civil society groups</li><li>Work with community to identify resources that may be used to address these challenges</li><li>Learn about possible solutions to these challenges as proposed by the community</li><li>Help implement advocacy initiatives through a bottom-up planning approach</li></ul><h3><b>Specific Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li>Work with coordinator to prepare a long term work plan; translate and share with both the Consejo Sur and the Consejo Norte</li><li>Work with coordinator to prepare monthly work plans and evaluations of work done</li><li>Prepare bimonthly reports on work being done and send to Minnesota</li><li>Research and post regular web updates on pressing events and news items in Nicaragua</li><li>Facilitate the Cyber Amistades letter exchange program</li><li>Prepare Solidarity in Action bulletins</li><li>Attend weekly advocacy meetings with both project Coordinators in Leon</li><li>Present an advocacy update at the beginning of monthly Consejo Sur meetings</li><li>Assist coordinators with PMGL delegations by translating / otherwise accompanying delegates.</li><li>Attend Arte Infantil sessions at least occasionally</li><li>Attend monthly preschool teacher training sessions</li><li>Attend monthly mid-wife training sessions</li><li>Support youth development in El Chague. Possible examples: facilitate discussion groups, participate in organizing sports teams….</li></ul><h3><b>Qualifications</b></h3><h3 /><p>Must be at least 17 years old. Proficiency in Spanish. Must be mature and independent. Must have a persuasive style. Must be passionate about justice. Must be able to work in a team and with limited resources. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills. Cross-cultural experience preferred, Organizing skills helpful. Priority given to Minnesota Residents.</p> Volunteer in León Wed, 12 Jul 2006 14:13:56 -0400 Advocacy Intern Openings in León http://mn-leon.org/node/412 <h2 align="left"><p>SENIOR Advocacy Intern Position<br />Fall 2005 and Spring 2006</p></h2><div align="left"><h3><b></b></h3><h3><h3><b>General Responsibilities</b></h3></h3></div><ul><li>Identify pressing local economic, social, and environmental justice issues through conversations with community members and civil society groups</li></ul><ul><li>Identify local resources that may be used in addressing these challenges</li></ul><ul><li>Identify possible solutions to these challenges as proposed by the community</li></ul><ul><li>Research and network with organizations and community leaderships facing similar issues</li></ul><ul><li>Facilitate the implementation of advocacy initiatives through a bottom-up planning approach</li></ul><b><p><b></b></p> Volunteer in León Wed, 12 Jul 2006 14:14:16 -0400