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, Filed Under: Internship

MDA Summer Camp Volunteers

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is looking for dedicated and service-minded volunteers to serve as camp counselors for kids with muscular dystrophy at MDA summer camps in Central Texas. This experience is for both students and professionals and is life-changing as counselors build meaningful relationships and assist campers as they zip line, canoe, fish, and swim, amongst many other camp activities these kids look forward to all year. Counselors gain experience in healthcare, social work, and public health and will receive 165 service hours. Camp dates are June 4-11, 2016, and July 9-16, 2016 and no experience is required.

If you are interested in applying or would like more information, please email Jasmin Sheth at jasminsheth12@utexas.edu

 

, Filed Under: Event

3 Day Startup Austin

3 Day Startup is an international non-profit organization that teaches university students how to start a company over the course of a weekend.

3DS Austin is the local program. Over the weekend, students form teams, develop an idea, conduct market research, talk to customers, create a prototype, and pitch to real investors by Sunday night. Students get to collaborate with talented peers from different backgrounds and get mentored by successful Austin entrepreneurs.

The event is free for participants, open to all majors, and we’ll even provide food for all three days.

The Spring 3DS Austin program will take place April 8-10. If you’re interested in participating or learning more, please visit austin.3daystartup.org to apply by March 13.

, Filed Under: Internship

Summer Internships available with Miracle Foundation

Miracle Foundation brings life-changing care to the world’s orphans, starting in India. We focus on strengthening existing institutions and giving purposeful employment to local people in need of work. Together with our supporters, we transform local orphanages into homes, train displaced women to become cherished mothers, and fund scholarships for education. Our goal is to have each orphan become a healthy, happy, income-producing person – and break out of the cycle of poverty. 

The Miracle Foundation Internship Application – Summer 2016

Email the completed application and your resume to Info@MiracleFoundation.org by Monday, March 21. You will hear back from us by Monday, April 4. 

You can find the application here: http://www.miraclefoundation.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Please include your full name and the application cycle in the email subject line (ex: Jane Smith Summer 2016 Internship Application).

Our interns and volunteers are essential in helping us run one of the most respected nonprofit organizations in Austin. Responsibilities vary, but are generally in one of the following areas: Office administration, development/events, finance, marketing, process documentation, and programs. We do our best to find work that suits your interests and develops your expertise.

Requirements: We offer both formal (for class credit) and informal internships. Interns are expected to donate at least 10 hours/week of their time and exemplify the following qualities:

  • Global perspective, belief in our mission, and a passion for making a difference
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • High level of computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Organized and detail-oriented, with effective time-management skills
  • Strong work ethic, the ability to follow through, and a willingness to do what needs to be done, no matter how large or small
  • Dependable, self-motivated, and conscientious
  • Outgoing and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude
  • Professional, prompt, and dresses appropriately
  • Available during office hours (Monday through Thursday 9 am to 5 pm and Friday 9 am to 4 pm)

If you have any questions, please email or call our Office Manager Steph Adriaenssens at Steph@MiracleFoundation.org or (512)-329-8635.