Thursday, January 20, 2011

ICROSS INTERN PROGRAM 2011-2012

ICROSS INTERN PROGRAM 2011-2012
Internship - volunteer Programme ICROSS 2011-2012

For over 16 years, ICROSS has accepted academic internships and a number of volunteer positions have been available. Since 2002, the internship programme has grown to the point where ICROSS will now be asking interns to contribute to projects. The full details of the internship programme are available on the website www.icrossinternational.org


This internship programme will be expanded in the category of health care, human rights, research and water programmes. In order of this development to take place, ICROSS is developing a comprehensive cross-­‐cultural orientation course in order to prepare successful candidates for field experience. The ICROSS Intern programme is building on decades of firld experience and a long history of guiding interns in African field projects. The core management staff each have over 20 years experience in health and development mplementation.

Dr Michael Meegan, Founder and International Director of ICROSS spoke to community leaders this week sharing the concept of the new programme. " This year we will extend the programme . Our indepth intensive programmes will offer unique experences to volunteers and students. "


Danny Ngwiri Country Director of ICROSS Kenya spoke of the cost of the programme .

Cost of intern program

A two week course will be required by applicants. Project fees will range from $500 for two weeks up to $2000 for three months placements ICROSS has announced its latest internship and volunteer placement programme for 2011/2012. With limited placements remaining April -­‐ June 2011 the July 2012 -­‐ June 2012 program has been released Opportunities for students seeking internships are in; human rights, public health, social science, development programme planning and field operations, community health programming, NGO policy and strategic planning. Limited Volunteer placements are open in the following areas:

␣ Social anthropology ␣ HIV aids programmes ␣ Fundraising ␣ Education ␣ Photojournalism ␣ Orphans and vulnerable children ␣ Women’s Programmes
Accreditation, references and appropriate documentation is required. We receive more applications than places available. In 2011 we will accept only 32 interns and 34 placements across 36 projects in five districts.

more information available www.icrossinternational.org or www.icrosskenya.org

the Assstant Country Director Saruni Ole Lengeny is in charge of the Intern program
saruninanu@gmail.com

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