Internship
description
Africa Sustainable
Tourism Care Foundation is now accepting applications for our 2015 internship program
in Fort Portal, Uganda. Our Internship Program offers 12-24 weeks placements to
capable, responsible interns to take on Support and leadership positions that
are essential to the effective management and successful operation of the
organization. It’s an intense, immersive program for students and young
professionals looking t
o gain international development experience and
training.
Africa Sustainable
Tourism Care Foundation (ASTCF) is a local Uganda based non-profit
organization, that has been established with diverse and holistic approach to
promote innovative sustainable tourism practices that are geared to reduce
poverty, empower local communities, fight gender inequality, encourage
conservation of cultural and natural heritage and foster sustainable
development through tourism.
Our Volunteer
program is a unique program that offers many possibilities of volunteer service
for men and women who wish to devote a few weeks or up to two years of their
lives to international volunteer work. We provide an integrated development
experience consisting of practical leadership opportunities, International
Internships and participation in a global learning environment. We aim to put
our volunteer’s skills to use in supporting the development initiatives of local
communities in Uganda. Working with this program means opting for an enriching
and dynamic experience that will change the course of your life
We focus on local
grassroots projects, cultural immersion and travel learning opportunities, and
offer memorable experiences to our international volunteers, with purpose to:
- Improve
the lives of deprived people in less-fortunate communities (often rural,
poor and economically marginalized) by connecting volunteers to grassroots
projects, to enhance learning opportunities for positive transformation; - Offer
unique opportunities for cultural immersion through well designed language
and cultural program, and amazing travel adventure to our volunteers, for
memorable experience
Jobs on the ASTCF
Management Team (MT) provide unparalleled opportunities to earn invaluable
professional experience in an extraordinarily challenging environment.
Throughout our history, many people have surpassed their own preconceived
notions of personal and professional capacities to accomplish incredible
successes that have helped shape the organization as we now know it.
These volunteer
interns are of paramount importance to the continuous growth and improvement of
Africa Sustainable Tourism Care Foundation; they make a truly lasting impact in
the community we serve by ensuring other volunteers have the tools they need to
successfully execute projects each and every day.
- The
need for consistency and continuity in our management practices obliges us
to require ASTCF Management Team volunteers (interns) undertake a minimum
service commitment of three months. The following areas are central to our
ability to reach our full potential: - Office
Administration - Financial
Management & Planning - Organizational
Accounting - Fundraising
& Grant Writing (Local & International) - Volunteer
Coordination & Recruitment - Volunteer
Wellness - Marketing
& Publicity - Public
Relations & Community Outreach - Logistical
Support - Tools
& Inventory Management - Project
Coordination - Site
Assessment
Please note,
additional benefits are afforded to interns who take on certain leadership
roles and increased responsibility as part of the ASTCF Management Team. In
exchange for a 3 month minimum commitment of service, some MT
volunteers/interns may receive a significant discount of their program fee or
even be provided gratuitous room and board during their service, so long as
they comply with ASTCF rules & regulations and are able to consistently
meet the established goals and objectives of the position.
Furthermore, both
construction and community development projects require strong leadership from
capable and committed volunteers. Therefore, we ask volunteers with technical
expertise – whether acquired before or after arriving at ASTCF – to help guide
other team members by ensuring they are prepared and properly trained to
effectively execute the tasks required of a particular project. They are also
responsible for coordinating with the Executive Chairman and other members of
the ASTCF Management Team as well as ensuring quality monitoring and
evaluation.
For more
information, please send us an email at info@africasustainabletourism.org or
visit our website at Africa Sustainable Tourism Care Foundation
How
to apply
Get started
with your Application
Here are the
Application procedures:
Enrolling in Africa
Sustainable Tourism Care Foundation program is easy.
Research your
flights, location and determine your own start dates. * ASTCF program fees are
based on 7 night increments (example 1 month is 28 nights = 4 weeks)
Decide which
programs or internships you would like to work with. When ready, click the APPLY ONLINE
button on the ASTCF Application page. Fill out the application form in its
entiretyand pay an application fee of $200 which is required to validate and
initiate the application process and to secure your placement. It will only
take you a short time to complete this form: Online application.
* If there is any doubt, call or email the ASTCF office to verify your
application was actually received by us.
Upon submission of
your completed application expect an email confirmation from ASTCF within 24/48
hours. Follow the payment instructions to pay your US$200 application fee. Once
your application has been accepted you have one week (7 days) to make your
payment for your application fee. *
DO NOT FILL OUT THE APPLICATION FORM WHEN YOU ARE NOT READY TO PAY YOUR
APPLICATION FEE WITHIN THE SPECIFIES PERIOD. After paying the
US$200 application fee you will be emailed an official acceptance letter, a
Pre-Orientation Training Guide, the Pre-trip check list and your program
invoice with instructions when to pay your US$200 deposit fee.
After I
apply, what happens next?
Once you have been
accepted into a program, you will need to finalize your enrollment by paying
your US$ 200 program fee deposit. Upon receipt of your deposit, ASTCF will send
you confirmation of your booking, the terms and conditions and the due dates of
further payments of the remaining balance of the program fees not later than 12
weeks prior to your departure date or at the time of application if you apply
within 12 weeks of departure.
And when this is
done, we will be providing you advice about visas, immunizations, when to
purchase your airline ticket and other things you will need to take care of
before you depart. You will also receive a pre-departure handbook filled with
valuable information about the country where you will be traveling as well as
details about your specific program. In addition, our staff is always available
to answer any questions you might have about your experience abroad.
We will provide you
with the final details of your placement not less than 7 days before your
project start date. We cannot and do not guarantee the complete accuracy of the
final details of your placement since the host organization is responsible for
your project may occasionally make minor changes to these details prior to your
arrival without our knowledge.
For more
information, please send us an email at info@africasustainabletourism.org or
call us at +256794279045