ASAP Internships–Summer 2009
Alliance of Students Against Poverty interns will provide a great
service to ASAP’s partner organizations by performing ethnographic
interviews of women living in extreme poverty and recording their
stories through audio, video, and photography. Our partner
organizations are some of the best microfinance institutions and
non-profit organizations in reaching the poorest of the poor through
livelihood development, skill training, and other preparatory programs.
Not only will ASAP’s partner organizations then be able to use these
materials on websites and in publications, but ASAP interns will gain a
greater understanding and appreciation for the life of individuals
living in extreme poverty. With this understanding and enthusiasm,
interns will organize chapters, mobilize students, and spread the ASAP
message in the United States and in the countries where they serve.
Interviews will focus on how our partner organizations have benefited
the lives of the women. In order to communicate effectively with the
clients, each intern will pair up with a local student who will serve as
a partner and interpreter. Throughout the intern’s time in country,
he/she will be responsible for keeping a daily journal of his/her
experience. These journals will include the written story of each
client, as the intern’s thoughts, feelings, and daily activities.
The client’s stories and media files will be given to the partner
organizations to be shared with donors as well as to promote their
programs and client success stories.
In addition, ASAP interns will have access to the stories and will be
able to share them with friends and family to educate them on the lives
of those living in extreme poverty. ASAP will use the stories and
journals collected by ASAP interns on our website to educate and inspire
students throughout the world. Each intern will also be responsible for
working with their local partner/interpreter to create a local ASAP
chapter in the host country.
ASAP interns will be responsible for the following:
Pre-departure:
* Be a dues paying member of ASAP:
<https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/AllianceofStudentsAgainstP/OnlineDonat
ion.html>
https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/AllianceofStudentsAgainstP/OnlineDonati
on.html
<https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/AllianceofStudentsAgainstP/OnlineDonat
ion.html> * Demonstrate steps to organize, or show involvement in
an ASAP chapter. * All Interns raise at least $1000 for ASAP’s
international partners. Fundraising is an essential part of an
intern’s contribution to the people/partner organization of the
country in which the intern is serving. Eighty percent of the ASAP
intern’s fundraising goes to providing safety net
grants/micro-loans/support of the ultra-poor programs of ASAP’s
partner organizations. Fundraising efforts also raise awareness about
extreme poverty here in the US as you share the ASAP message with family
and friends. Thus your pre-departure fundraising allows you to make an
incredible contribution even before you get to the country where you
will be serving.
* ASAP requires its interns to educate themselves about the issues of
extreme poverty through reading online training materials and articles
so interns are prepared to serve most effectively upon arrival to the
country.
* Interns must purchase security and medical assistance insurance
through “International SOS”, have health insurance abroad,
obtain a passport and Visa, and get vaccinations and a physical exam.
Interns will also need to get malaria prophylaxis where necessary.
* Alliance of Students Against Poverty internships are available for
high school graduates that are 18 years or older.
Upon return:
* Becoming involved in the leadership of a local ASAP chapter or
starting a Chapter where one does not exist. * Presenting
experiences and knowledge gained to high school, middle school, and
elementary school students to educate them about extreme poverty and the
effective programs and solutions that are reaching and serving the
poorest of the poor.
Logistics and Requirements:
* Students will be deployed in Teams of 2-3. * Internships will
last approximately one month. * Students are responsible for
purchasing airfare and travelers insurance. * Each student selected
must attend a mandatory 2-3 day training at the end of May in
Washington, DC, and will be responsible for all related expenses. *
Each student will keep a daily journal of his/her experience.
Internship Host Country:
* Bangladesh: BRAC, Targeting the Ultra Poor (TUP) Program,
http://www.asap2025.org/page/bractargeting-the-ultra-poor
<http://www.asap2025.org/page/bractargeting-the-ultra-poor>
Qualifications:
* International and language experience is a plus. * However,
the most important qualification is a passion for ASAP’s mission and
desire to be involved in the ASAP movement. * Undergraduate or
Graduate student at an accredited University.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Patrick Crompton
(ptcrompton@asap2025.org <mailto:ptcrompton@asap2025.org> ) and Jon
Mangum (jgmangum@asap2025.org <mailto:jgmangum@asap2025.org> ) by May
5th. Students will be notified by May 7th of acceptance into the
program.
Click here <http://www.asap2025.org/page/2008-summer-interns> to view
the profiles of the 2008 Summer Interns.
