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Dance4Life USA is currently seeking volunteer dancers, drummers, musicians, peer educators, and/or experienced youth leaders willing to join us in creating the 2008 Pilot Heart Connection Tour (HCT) program, based in Washington, DC. HCT members should be from the DC area, or willing to provide their own transportation and accommodations and should be between the ages of 16-30. Team members receive a $50 per day stipend and must be available for the full five-day training (October 13-17th, 2008) and for at least one week of the Tour (October 20-24th and/or 27th-30th, 2008). HCT members should be outgoing, motivated, responsible, and interested in empowering and working interactively with young people.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

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Dance4Life USA is also seeking an intern!

INTERNSHIP
The Dance4Life USA Associate will support the Dance4Life Coordinator in implementing the program’s fundraising and communication plans. This internship will be a solid resume-builder that provides in-depth exposure to non-profit fundraising and programming for social justice, international health and development, and an understanding of non-profit management in general. Skills developed may include communication, marketing, event organizing and materials development.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The main role of the Dance4Life USA Associate will be to assist the Dance4Life USA Coordinator with fundraising and program management on a day-to-day basis. The following list provides examples of roles and responsibilities associated with the position, although duties will also reflect the interests and experience of the intern, and the needs of the program.

- Maintenance of all online platforms
- Correspondence and maintenance of support Dance4Life database including:
- Collect and document all recruitment applications received, help with recruitment process
- Assist in creating and editing additional written materials as needed
- Assist with events, including but not limited to, gathering materials, attending events, disseminating information for upcoming events

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education and Experience
o The applicant should hold or be studying for an under- graduate degree and poses exceptional writing abilities and interpersonal skills. Graduate students will be considered.
o All applicants should have a demonstrated interest in local and international health & development issues.
o Fundraising and materials development, and international volunteer experiences, a plus.
• Communication and Organization
o Strong communication skills, with particularly strong writing abilities.
o Solid interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with diverse constituencies.
o Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
o Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and prioritize efficiently.
o Demonstrated willingness to take initiative and work independently when needed.
• Other
o Proficient in MS Office software, with experience of MS Access
This internship is for 20 - 30 hours per week. While hours are flexible, preference will be given to applicants who can commit to a regular schedule.
This is an unpaid internship, however, a stipend will be provided for transportation and lunch.
To Apply:
Interested students should submit a cover letter, resume, 1 page non-academic writing sample, and the contact details for two references to info@spw-usa.org. Please state Dance4Life USA Associate Application in the subject line.

Incomplete application submissions will NOT be considered.

Unfortunately, SPW will only contact applicants who have been selected for interview.

Application closing date: 15th August 2008