SKIP Peru Summer Internship Application

Please complete the following application and send to pennskip@gmail.com by Friday February 21st, 2014 11:59 PM to be considered for the internship program in Peru! Name: School/Major: Year: E-mail: Level of Spanish:

The following is a more elaborate description of the summer internship positions that you can reference for the completion of this application: IT (1-2 interns)

The IT Interns primary responsibility will be the maintenance of computers in the volunteer house and the improvement of the SKIP service user database. In addition, the position involves design improvement and maintenance of the SKIP website. Requirements: Background in relevant field (computer science, engineering, etc) Enthusiasm Creativity Energy Patience Tenacity Desired: Intermediate level of Spanish
Art/Sports Teacher (1-2 interns) The SKIP creative arts program involves 9 primary groups between the ages of 5 and 13 years and 2 secondary groups between 13 and 17 years. For many of the participants these classes are the first exposure to art. The main goal of the program is to encourage these students to find their voice and express their feelings freely through a variety of mediums. We are seeking to facilitate personal development for our students through art, dance, theatre, song, games, and other types of creative expression.

The Art Teaching Leader will be responsible for creating, delivering and evaluating classes to different age groups. They will be expected to: Creatively deliver all the objectives in the curriculum Add to and develop the curriculum Deliver classes/projects that are relevant to the students' lives, community, country and beliefs Evaluate participants' progress and each project Required:

Experience working with children Good organization skills

Economic Development (1 intern)

The Economic Development Department supports SKIP families in the creation of sources of sustainable income through the provision of micro-credits, group and individual consulting, and a program of productive workshops. We work with more than 130 families through two distinct projects: Micro-credits we offer micro-credits that will help generate a new source of income for families, along with business workshops and support and advice in the launch of new businesses. Small loans are also offered to carry out home improvements and cover health emergencies. Productive workshops we have developed three types of workshops that allow SKIP mothers to develop certain productive skill, such as sewing, weaving and production of jewelry. We also offer business workshops and, through the work of our volunteers, support the mothers in the commercialization and sale of their products. The intern will be under the supervision of the productive workshops manager and the Coordinator of Economic Development. He or she is responsible for facilitating and supervising the daily development of the productive handicrafts workshops that are carried out with the mothers of SKIP families three times a week. Specific responsibilities: Session planning and supervision of the development of productive workshops Maintenance of effective communication with the mothers that attend the workshops Administration of the projects Improving the design of products Ensuring supply of materials Identification of new opportunities to commercialize and sell the products Requirements: Some familiarity with tools of administration, commercialization and design Interest in both the creative aspects and the logistics of the position Ability to transmit skills and knowledge, and to hear and take on board suggestions Empathy, open-mindedness and friendship in all dealings with the mothers Capacity for teamwork, but also initiative and independent work Desired: Intermediate level of Spanish, to be able to converse with the mothers
English Teacher (1-2 interns) The Education department is the largest department within SKIP, with over 350 children enrolled from 4 to 18 years old. Our mission is to create an exciting, stimulating and engaging school environment complete with learning structures and tools that promote sound intellectual development and sustained interest in learning. This volunteer position is appropriate for those who are new to teaching English and need support and training to plan their lessons, as well as those with more teaching experience. You will teach children in local public schools as well as at the SKIP (Supporting Kids In Peru) Centre.

We take a dynamic approach to teaching the children and so lessons are activity-based and interactive. There are lots of games and songs to keep the children engaged so they can enjoy learning in a fun environment. These methods differ greatly from those used in Peru and it is extremely rewarding to see the children keen to study English and learn more. Under supervision of the English Teaching Coordinator, who is a qualified EFL teacher, and following a written curriculum, volunteers will plan and deliver lessons with a co-teacher.
Requirements:

Passion for working with children Creativity

Enthusiasm Energy Patience Tenacity Maturity

Questions (150 words max)

Why do you want to be a summer intern for SKIP Peru?

Please elaborate on relevant past experience (leadership positions, other internships, etc).

Please rank your top three choices for intern position. 1. 2. 3.

Please elaborate on your first choice position and why you would be a good fit for it.

Thank you for your interest in Penn SKIP and our internship program! Well get back to you with details about the interview process within a couple days. If you have any questions or comments about the application process or getting more involved please feel free to contact us at pennskip@gmail.com.