Fully-funded Service Opportunity Recruiting at U-M: Intel for Change

Intel for Change at U-M

Intel for Change is a program being piloted based on the value that education is a fundamental right for everyone. University of Michigan was one of 10 campuses chosen nationally to submit applications! YOU could be one of three young people selected to work on girls’ education around the world. Girls, who are disproportionately denied access to education. Through this program, Intel seeks to empower young people with knowledge, first-hand experience, and platforms to scale solutions to ensure that equal access to education is available for all.

Intel for Change will select THREE individuals dedicated to making a difference in girls' education around the world to participate in this fully-funded program.

Three sites are available for Summer 2013 in Ecuador, India, and Kenya.

More information about the Intel for Change contest can be found here.

U-M In-Person Recruitment Dates:

Monday, April 15th - Tuesday, April 16th*

Where? Ginsberg Center Living Room (1024 Hill Street)

To schedule an appointment:  Sign up for a time here, and we’ll expect you:   http://www.doodle.com/u6t4drx6azb9s595

*We have some openings for our two days on campus Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16 and we're sending this in case you wanted to claim one of them.

 

As you may know from your brief introduction to the program, the three-minute video application for the program is a little unconventional, so we want to help you submit a strong application.  

You may also remember that Take Part media will be helping the selected participants to document the trip - which may result in a web series or video clips which are used to raise awareness. For this reason, Intel is looking for applications who are passionate about girls education and who are comfortable on camera.

Meet Your Recruiter:

Keith Bouck works for Break Away, a non-profit that is a leader in the field of student service programming, which is why he's coordinating recruitment (on behalf of Intel) for this project.

The Interview Basics:

While you're welcome to dress casually, please consider not wearing a t-shirt.

You are not required to bring a resume. This will be a non-traditional interview, focused on your passions and interests.

 You will be asked to introduce yourself - name, major and year - and you will also be asked some version of the following questions:

1)What about this opportunity made you want to apply?

2) Under the broad topic of girls education, which of the follow barriers (as identified by Intel) are you most passionate about or interested in (it may help to do a few minutes of research beforehand): 

           - Access to clean water.

           - Human Trafficking

           - Graduation Rates

           - Early Marriage

           - Classroom Access and Supplies

           - Health and Sanitation

3) Choosing one of the three countries (India/Ecuador/Kenya)- which would you be most interested in and what type of project would be particularly exciting for you to engage in?

4) What makes you stand out from other applicants?

5) Additionally, there may be follow-up questions to the answers you provided on the questionnaire.

Because Intel wants to make sure you'd be comfortable talking on camera (remember, these service trips will be documented), a short, 3-minute portion of the interview will be filmed to submit with your application.

So, when you arrive for your appointment with our staff at the Ginsberg Center please have considered this information. When we meet, I'll answer any questions you have, help work through your thoughts on the application questions, and then help you record and upload your video.

At U-M we'll be updating Intel and Participant Media on the applicants that worked with us to let them know you took the time to come and apply with us.  It’s a great way to show your interest to them since they will not be doing “in-person” interviews.

On behalf of myself and the Intel for Change team, we look forward to meeting you on Monday or Tuesday!  If you have any additional questions, please email me (keith@alternativebreaks.org).

All the best,  

--
Keith Bouck
Community Partner Coordinator
Break Away: The Alternative Break Connection
800.903.0646 (toll-free general line)
www.alternativebreaks.org

Info Session: Intrax Internships & Proworld Volunteer Programs

Would you like to do an internship or volunteer abroad this summer?

There’s still time!

Katie Hill, representative from Intrax Cultural Exchange, will be giving a last-minute information session TODAY @ 3:00 pm in the International Center, Room 9. Read on to find out more about the internship & service opportunities that are available.

Intrax Internships Abroad is a division of Intrax Cultural Exchange. Our organization has developed this program to allow university students in the US and Canada to gain professional experience through internships overseas as well as training in intercultural competence, getting the most from an internship, professional networking, and other relevant skills. Our business focused internships are offered in nine major commerce centers around the world: Paris, London, Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin, Santiago, Beijing, Shanghai and Tokyo; with internships focused on Marketing, Finance, Business Development, Advertising, Public Relations and Human Resources.

More info: http://www.intraxinternshipsabroad.com/

Proworld offers volunteer and internships in over 15 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Durations and start-date are flexible and project types range from community development, public health, education, women’s empowerment, and more!

More info: http://www.proworldvolunteers.org/

Africa and Latin America Travel Workshop

Travel in Africa and Latin America!

Travel in less-developed countries takes some planning, but the rewards are great.  Get advice from a UHS travel health clinician.  Hear from experienced U-M student travelers and a travel agent from STA Travel (tel. 769-2555, located in the Michigan Union).

12-1pm, Friday March 16

Room 9, International Center

 (next to the Union)

Q Immunizations, staying healthy & insurance

QTravel safety

Q How to find the cheapest airfares (STA Travel)

QAffordable accommodations & local transportation

QMeeting people & cultural tips

Q Options for volunteering while travelling

 

For your health insurance while abroad we strongly recommend:

U-M Travel Abroad Insurance

Only $1.25 per day! – see http://www.uhs.umich.edu/tai

[Required for University-related travel]

                                                            U-M International Center

647-2299, internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt

Call, e-mail icoverseas@umich.edu or visit us Monday-Friday, 8-5 to discover all your options for international study, work or travel! 

Kiva Fellows

Since 2007, the Kiva Fellows Program has offered over 400 individuals a rare opportunity to put their skills to work in support of global microfinance around the world.  Applicants chosen for the program serve as Kiva’s eyes and ears on the ground, working directly with our microfinance institution (MFI) field partners in over 60 countries around the globe.  The Kiva Fellow is an unpaid, volunteer position designed to increase Kiva's impact and to offer participants a unique insider experience.

The 18th class will depart in June 2012 and the deadline to apply is February 12th.  For this class, there will be a limited number of short-term placements available for current graduate students on their summer break.  For more information on the application process or to see dates for future classes, please click here.

Fellowship for Service work abroad: Wallenberg Fellowship application now available!

Raoul Wallenberg International Summer Travel Fellowship
 

About the Fellowship:

In the spirit of Raoul Wallenberg’s experience at Michigan, the Raoul Wallenberg International Summer Travel Fellowship will allow selected students to take part in a community service project or civic participation anywhere in the world. The fellowship will support such experiences as, for instance, volunteer work with a humanitarian organization such as a school, clinic or aid program, or the exploration of humanitarian issues not well understood in the US. Projects should be at least four weeks in duration and take place outside of the U.S. between May and August of the current application cycle. Several fellowships will be made for summer 2012, each in the amount of up to $5000 to cover transportation, room and board, and local excursions made in connection with the project. At least one fellowship will go to an undergraduate student and at least one to a graduate student.

The application deadline is February 24, 2012

For eligibility criteria as well application information, please see M-Compass