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NGO Fundraising Internship

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12 - 50 Wochen  ·  Alter 20 - 50+

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Highlights

  • Develop your professional fundraising skills (grant, donor and/or corporate) with for an international NGO
  • Work alongside the organisation founder either from home or join us out here in the beautiful Ecuadorian Andes!
  • Learn about the distinct local culture and a diverse set of innovative ways to create long-lasting change
  • Make a meaningful difference to low-income communities in the rural Ecuadorian Andes
  • If you visit, go on adventures with other interns/volunteers within less than an hour - hike in the mountains, bird watch in the jungle, and explore colonial villages

Besonders geeignet für

Alter 20+
Alleinreisend
Pärchen
50+

Über das Programm

Develop your fundraising skills & support a young organisation raise funds for a diverse range of community & environmental projects in the rural Ecuadorian Andes

If you want to develop your professional fundraising skills while benefitting low-income rural communities in Ecuador, this internship is for you. You will be an integral part in developing El Terreno's community and environmental initiatives. Work alongside the founder and other key stakeholders to ...

Über das Programm

If you want to develop your professional fundraising skills while benefitting low-income rural communities in Ecuador, this internship is for you. You will be an integral part in developing El Terreno's community and environmental initiatives. Work alongside the founder and other key stakeholders to help design and implement the fundraising strategy that will ensure its long- term success. You will get hands-on experience and be able to create and implement your own ideas.

THE REGION

El Terreno is on a hillside in the little-known province of Bolívar, just outside of the quaint colonial town of Guaranda in central Ecuador. It's nestled in a valley surrounded by traditional farmland and indigenous communities, with a spectacular view of the majestic Chimborazo Volcano (the point on earth closest to the sun!)

40% of the population around Guaranda live in poverty, yet it has enormous human and cultural capital, presenting a fantastic opportunity for sustainable development if unlocked. With the current systems and structures, however, the likelihood of this happening is remote. At El Terreno, we believe that cultural exchange has the potential to create a more prosperous, sustainable and meaningful world, which is why we're building a center for social innovation in one of the most unlikely places.

The organization is in its early stages, and as with anything innovative and a multi-cultural context, it provides novel challenges that require creative solutions. We're looking for a talented, committed and forward-thinking intern to join the team, either from home or here in the beatuful Ecuadorian Andes. Your efforts will be reflected in the success of an ambitious project that brings together local indigenous communities, NGOs, international volunteers, educational institutions and tourists from around the world.

ACTIVITIES
  • Learn about our vision, models & strategy 
  • Work alongside the core team & stakeholders to design a fundraising strategy
  • Create fundraising infrastructure to deliver your strategy
  • Build relationships with potential donors in corporate, individual and grant-writing
  • Work to implement the strategy, with ongoing support from the core team
  • Evaluate your success and add your valuable experience to your resume
EL TERRENO: CULTURAL EXCHANGE CENTRE

As a centre of cultural exchange and social innovation, we bring together local Ecuadorians and others from around the world through sustainable tourism, culture, education and ecology – to create a more meaningful, sustainable and prosperous world.

We’re in the early stages - starting in July 2021 - but we have big ambitions! We aspire to regenerate local ecosystems, build pride in indigenous culture, provide dignified employment opportunities, offer a wide variety of unique eco & community tourism experiences, and ensure volunteers like you learn new skills, meet extraordinary people and leave with unforgettable memories.

MEET THE FOUNDERS

My name is Joshua; I’m 36 and from the UK. I first came as a backpacker to Ecuador in 2013 and fell in love with the place - the people, the culture, the biodiversity and of course, with my Ecuadorian partner, Karina. In 2017, I returned on a one-way ticket and after time spending 3 years searching the country looking for land, we found the perfect spot to begin building a vision we had been nurturing for many years. We are also expecting our first child un June 2022! More recently, we've been building a team of locals and international volunteers & interns to help our programme grow and thrive.



Tagesablauf

For 20 hours a week (Mon-Thu) you'll dedicate your time to fundraising activities and receive shared accommodation and cooked lunches mid-week. It's a great way to get to know the project and local culture, as well as enjoy the variety of activities available in your free time with other volunteers ...

Tagesablauf

For 20 hours a week (Mon-Thu) you'll dedicate your time to fundraising activities and receive shared accommodation and cooked lunches mid-week. It's a great way to get to know the project and local culture, as well as enjoy the variety of activities available in your free time with other volunteers and interns!

  • 8am Group check-In
  • 8.30am Morning work
  • 1pm Lunch
  • 1.30pm Free Time

Freizeitaktivitäten

LOCAL FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

With your time off, you can take a walk around any of the beautiful local trails around the communities, down to the river or jump in a taxi to savor the spectacular could-covered sunset. There are regular buses into town if you would like to go shopping, try the local food ...

Freizeitaktivitäten

LOCAL FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

With your time off, you can take a walk around any of the beautiful local trails around the communities, down to the river or jump in a taxi to savor the spectacular could-covered sunset. There are regular buses into town if you would like to go shopping, try the local food or learn about Guaranda’s Carnaval - the most infamous in the country.

For a day’s outing, don’t miss hiking up to Chimborazo’s refuge and enjoying a hot chocolate at over 5,000m above sea level. Alternatively, take a tour around the salt mines and micro-businesses of the nationally renowned village of Salinas de Guaranda. If you prefer warmer climates, within an hour you can drop down to sea level and go hiking in protected virgin forests in the search of pristine rivers, tropical birds and immense waterfalls. Bolívar really has it all (minus the tourist traps!).

CLIMATE

We are at almost 3,000m (10,000ft) above sea level and the average temperature is 13°C (55°F). Below is a list of typical weather patterns throughout the year, though climate change is definitely throwing these off, so be ready for anything!

  • Summer (Jun - Sep, around Christmas): hot sunny days (leading to water shortages), colder cloudless nights and often a strong wind
  • Winter (Feb - Apr): Often dry mornings and heavy rain in the afternoon. Less day/night temperature change and no wind.
  • Spring/Autumn (May, Oct - Jan): Somewhere between summer and winter!

Due to the high altitude, the sun feels cooler but will burn you more easily - so be prepared with a hat and sun screen. The temperature is cool at night and Ecuadorian houses have no insulation/central heating, we have blankets and hot water bottles to help keep you cosey. Fortunately there are no mosquitos at this elevation!


Voraussetzungen

Voraussetzungen

Mindestalter: 20 Jahre

Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du mindestens 20 Jahre alt sein.

Sprachkenntnisse

Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Spanisch (Grundkenntnisse) oder Englisch (Fortgeschritten)

Staatszugehörigkeit

Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

Andere Fähigkeiten

The position is open to those who have a level of fundraising education and/or experience and want to develop their skills further through this hands-on, real-world opportunity

Arbeitszeiten

Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch und Donnerstag von 08:00 - 12:00

Leistungen

Leistungen

Unterkunft

Casa Comunal:
The most social option is by staying in the casa comunal. There are two dormitories with a total of 8 beds, bathroom (with hot water) and a kitchen used exclusively for volunteer use (apart from the odd community event). It has fiberoptic WiFi and all the basics to help you feel at home. Washing can either be done by a neighbour, a laundrette in the nearby town or by hand.

Family Homestay:
If you would prefer to practice your Spanish, get to know the local culture and enjoy a little privacy, a family homestay is also an option (subject to availability). Rooms may be humble, in keeping with the lifestyle that people live here. However, all will include a private room, hot shower, shared kitchen, WiFi and a washing station (either by hand or machine). You will also have full access to the kitchen, bathroom, living and WiFi room of casa comunal (volunteer dormitory accommodation), only a few minutes walk away

Verpflegung

We provide a cooked lunch Monday to Thursday in the casa comunal, cooked by our volunteers. We can accommodate most dietary requirements.

The remainder of your food you must cook yourself, you will receive a personal basket and fridge space to store food. There are basic shops in the village and nearby town (10mins bus/30 minutes walk) or supermarkets in Guaranda (30 minutes bus)

Internetzugriff

Gute Verbindung vor Ort

Was ist NICHT inklusive?

Was ist NICHT inklusive?

Abholung vom Flughafen Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Das Abholen vom Flughafen ist auch nicht in den Programmgebühren enthalten.

Flugtickets

Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Quito. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Ecuador zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

Reiseversicherung

Ins Ausland zu gehen ist ein Abenteuer, auf das man sich stets gut vorbereiten sollte. Plötzliche Krankheit oder Verletzung, Stornierung oder Diebstahl - eine Reiseversicherung für Ecuador bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

Impfungen

Bevor du deine Freiwilligenarbeit in Ecuador antrittst, solltest du dich noch einmal von deinem Arzt beraten lassen und deine erforderlichen Impfungen für Ecuador überprüfen. IMPFSCHUTZ ÜBERPRÜFEN

Informationen zur Anreise

START DATES
This position starts from Mid-may, or even sooner if you are able to work remotely!

ARRIVAL DETAILS
We are equidistant between Ecuador's two largest cities of Guayaquil and Quito, both 4-5 hours by bus. Travel is inexpensive and generally safe, though there are private car options available. We can help you decide where you would like to travel to and share the information of how to arrive. Once you arrive in Guaranda, you can get a taxi (maximum $5) to reach us.
Verfügbarkeit
Jan Feb Mär Apr Mai Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dez

Programmgebühren

12 Wochen (Mindestaufenthalt) 0€
50 Wochen (Maximaler Aufenthalt) 0€
Durchschnittliche Gebühren 0€/Woche

Programmgebühren

0€ / Woche 12 - 50 Wochen Alter 20 - 50+

Zahlungsarten

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Dauer

12 - 50 Wochen

Anzahlung

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Ausstehende Zahlung

Deine Restzahlung vereinbarst du mit El Terreno während des Bewerbungsprozesses. Normalerweise handelt es sich um eine Banküberweisung oder eine Barzahlung am Projektstandort.


Lerne deine Organisation kennen

El Terreno

Herausragend 4.9 rating (21 Bewertungen)

Agentur - gegründet 2021

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Veranstaltet von

Joshua

Gesprochene Sprachen: Englisch, Spanisch

Über die Organisation

Cultural Exchange Centre in the Heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. We offer internships develop your skills, make a difference to low-income communities and travel the world

Lerne deine Organisation kennen

Nestled within the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes, El Terreno is encompassed by picturesque valleys, the warmth of its people, and the richness of  culture. Since 2021, El Terreno has been building a dynamic cultural exchange centre, uniting global citizens and local communities in a shared mission to foster a more meaningful, prosperous, and regenerative world. 

We are Joshua (UK), Karina (Quito, Ecuador) and our toddler son, Liam. We have a strong passion for positive change and years of experience in social development, volunteer coordination and sustainable tourism. We chose to dedicate our lives to Atandahua due to it's amazing landscapes and people, but also it's also a place with a lot of need:

  • 40% poverty
  • 48% child malnutrition
  • 75% children don't go to high school
  • 26% teenage pregnancy rate
  • >5% indigenous children speak the native language
  • 3-4 months of water shortages per year
  • 95%local forests destroyed

With your help, we're working to regenerate local ecosystems, build pride in indigenous culture, provide dignified employment opportunities, offer a wide variety of unique eco & community tourism experiences, and ensure interns like you learn valuable skills, meet extraordinary people and leave with unforgettable memories.

21 Bewertungen · rating4.9

I had the privilege of interning at El Terreno for 6 weeks, where I worked on a water project and was able to learn so much and make a difference in the community. I worked with a great team, did a lot of hiking to water sources, talked to community members, learned a lot from our mentors ...
I had an amazing experience with El Terreno. I participated in their Culture and Anthropology internship and learned more than I could ever have expected. The support from Joshua and Karina throughout the process was outstanding and my experience in a homestay and with the other volunteers and ...
Julia Spiegel rating4.8

2023 at Medicine & Public Health Internship

I have nothing negative to say about my experience at El Terreno. The medicine and public health internship allowed me to get a close up look at how a healthcare system runs in rural Ecuador and I was able to make meaningful connections with the community members we ...
Isabela Valencia rating4.8

2023 at Ecology & Sustainable Agriculture Internship

One of the best parts of this experience was having the best of both worlds culturally: on one hand, you’re able to live in a less-touristy part of Ecuador and immerse yourself in Ecuadorian culture, but on the other hand, you don’t feel completely like a fish out of water. I enjoyed my time in ...
After my first attempt at volunteering in Peru didn't work out, I found this opportunity which felt like a close fit and had great reviews. Leaving my family for 4 weeks sounded like long time, but it takes a while to make an impact. I'm so glad that I decided to go to Atandahua and help with ...
You can feel that this Project comes from the heart and that the main motivation is improving the quality of live for the local community. The love and energy that Joshua and Karina put into the work is omnipresent and create a wonderful atmosphere. I was nervous to spend such a long time away from ...

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Amerika > Südamerika > Ecuador > Guaranda

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