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Global Nomadic · 3 days ago

Volunteer: Research Volunteer Professional Placement (online and in-person) in Peru

New Haven, CT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Global Nomadic is a sustainable development non-profit focused on improving Peruvian coastal communities. They are seeking volunteers to participate in research projects that align with their initiatives, offering hands-on experience and guidance throughout the process.

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Responsibilities

Gain personal hands-on experience working with a growing Peruvian NGO

Work in local initiatives with passionate people making a real difference to the community

Learn from educational seminars on international development, NGO/social enterprise creation and management, marketing and outreach, research techniques and more

Develop your own research project aligned with our work and focus

Enhance your CV and gain professional hands-on experience managing sustainable projects in an international development NGO

Carry out a successful and impactful research project alongside experienced and passionate people from a range of disciplines

Receive ongoing guidance throughout the research process from our experienced team

Qualification

Research techniquesInternational developmentNGO managementMarketingOutreachTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum 2 weeks commitment for the placement

Ability to work in a local initiative with passionate people

Willingness to learn from educational seminars on various topics

Interest in sustainable development and community impact

Ability to develop and carry out a research project aligned with the NGO's work

Open to receiving guidance throughout the research process

Benefits

Gain personal hands-on experience working with a growing Peruvian NGO.

Work in a local initiatives with passionate people making a real difference to the community

Learn from our educational seminars given by our Directors on topics including but not limited to: international development, NGO/social enterprise creation and management, marketing and outreach, research techniques and more.

IMPACT - your financial contribution helps fund our projects and it also sponsors food for a family in need, which has been affected by COVID19. In appreciation the family will with our help, plant a tree in your name. A thank you photo will be sent to you.

Live and work in a north Peru surfing hot-spot (relevant to our in-person placement)

Flexible placement, tailored according to your interests and abilities.

Enhance your CV and gain professional hands-on experience managing sustainable projects in an international development NGO, having a real and positive impact on a vulnerable community.

Carry out a successful and impactful research project work alongside experienced +amp; passionate people from a range of disciplines.

Receive ongoing guidance throughout the research process from our experienced team; from before you set off for Peru, during your volunteer internship with us and when you get back to university afterwards.

Live and work in a surfing paradise in northern Peru, the land of endless summer.