International Baccalaureate

Internship Program

Dawn Weathersbee, Engagement Associate

Our mission is to improve the well-being of children made vulnerable by HIV, AIDS and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.

Who We Are

Who We Are

Firelight supports grassroots organizations that help families and communities meet the needs of their children.

Who We Are

Our staff is comprised of individuals who have been involved in the nonprofit and international development sectors.

Many of our staff members have worked extensively within Africa.

Goals for the IB Internship

Design and implement fundraising activities

Expand online reach for community building Increase participation in events

Create educational opportunities

Learn about grassroots organizations

Learn about African countries

Learn about International Development

Expand professional skill set and network

What Past IB Interns Have Done

Supply creative input. Maintain

files. Design promotional materials. Organize media files. Star in a video. Stuff envelopes.

Interview programs staff about

Grantee partner work. Analyze target

prospect groups. Edit a video. Collaborate with all departments.

Create content for online and print materials. Participate in fundraising

events. Lead a fundraising project. Individual prospect research.

How Interns Are Evaluated

Professionalism

Documentation

Quality of Work

One Semester Trial Period

Benefits of the IB Internship College Applications. Community

Service Credit. Real-world experience. LinkedIn Profile

Development. Firelight recommendations. Experience in

International Development. Meet African CBO leaders. Begin building your professional network.

How to Apply

Send an email to Dawn Weathersbee, Engagement Associate

Include:A link to your LinkedIn profile or an attached resume/CV An attached statement written in MS Word of why you want to promote the work of Firelight Foundation, 300 words or less.

Your contact information in the body of the email

Submissions for 2012-2013 school year due by May 11, 2012

Your LinkedIn Profile

Summary section: describe your personal strengths and/or passions in the context of international experience and/or experience in fundraising.

Fill in all applicable sections: Experience, Relevant Courses, Volunteer Experience, Education, Skills & Expertise, etc.

High school students: ask your parents about how much information they are comfortable with you publishing before you make your profile public. A resume/CV attached to an email is fine if you or your guardians don’t want your information online.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Dawn Weathersbee, Engagement Associate