Our partners in Mexico works hand in hand with communities in Mexico to provide holistic education combined with community action programs that enable people to improve their quality of life as well as their financial stability. Peace is a non-profit organization made up of four main programs, which focus on education, entrepreneurship, animal well-being, and community engagement in the Southern region of Nayarit, Mexico.

They are continually striving to improve their work, and look to volunteers and interns to help make that happen. Community Development refers to activities that help build capacity and create the building blocks for lasting change. It encompasses a wide variety of tasks.

Positions Available for this Project

Marketing & Media Assistant Coordinator

This is a position associated with the marketing and media structure of PEACE on a large scale, and encompasses all programs. This position requires a knowledge of PEACE as an organization and the ability to write about one or all of the programs and the projects we are involved in at any given time.

Position Type:
Intern or Volunteer

Duration:
2 weeks +

When:
Year round

Language:
English, knowledge of Spanish considered an asset

Who:
Everyone. Background in marketing, writing, or public relations considered an asset

Description of Activities:

• Analyze current marketing plan to understand better what we are doing.
• Maintain bi-weekly blog writing and follow-ups. Also maintain full communication with the marketing director of PEACE and also our web masters.
• Assist in creating our Press Releases for whatever events and activities we are working on at the time.
• Assist in follow-ups with previously established Press relationships, in establishing new relationships and in the overall progress of our press networking.

To Apply:

• Complete online application

• Submit resume to admin@thehumanityexchange.org

• Successfully complete interview

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Grant Writer

This position focuses on obtaining grants for a variety of PEACE programs. This position requires a knowledge of PEACE as an organization and the ability to write about one or all of the programs and the projects we are involved in at any given time, for the purpose of obtaining funds. Interns must have excellent writing and grammar, and basic knowledge in grantwriting and creating budgets.

Position Type:
Intern

Duration:
3 months +

When:
Year round

Language:
Advanced English, Basic Spanish

Who:
Everyone. Background in grantwriting is a major asset.

Description of Activities:

• Write grants for PEACE programs
• Create budgets for each grant
• Be in contact with foundations
• Upload and maintain PEACE's grant database
• Research potential foundation matches for all PEACE programs

To Apply:

• Complete online application
  
  
• Submit resume to admin@thehumanityexchange.org
  
  
• Successfully complete interview

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Educational Workshop Coordinator

Tourism development has transformed the area surrounding Punta de Mita. In order to be engaged in the local economy, local people must be able to thrive in their communities which are quickly becoming multicultural and multilingual communities.

The Educational Workshop Coordinator will be integral to the Casa Comunidad program. Casa Comunidad runs an after school program in eight local towns in order to provide children with a safe, fun and productive environment in which to spend their afternoons. Casa Comunidad also offers English classes to children and adults, life skills classes to adolescents, continuing education to adults, alternative education to children not enrolled in school, teacher training, sports, computer classes, camps, special education and psychology services. In this position, the intern will plan, implement, and evaluate teacher-training workshops with local teachers.
Position Type:
Intern

Duration:
4 months +

When:
September to mid-December, January to mid-June

Language:
Advanced Spanish

Who:
The intern must have experience in, and knowledge of, alternative teaching techniques and must feel comfortable public speaking.

Description of Activities:

• Gather information about education in Mexico from Casa Comunidad staff and directors.
• Plan and implement 3-5 monthly teacher-training workshops that will be carried out with local teachers.
• Create surveys to be implemented before and after the trainings.
• Possibly travel to various schools in the greater Bay of Banderas area to carry out teacher training workshops.

To Apply:

• Complete online application
  
  
• Submit resume to admin@thehumanityexchange.org
  
  
• Successfully complete interview

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Program Planner: Continuing Education for Women

We seek to empower and enhance the quality of life of local women by sharing with them a way of thinking and feeling about themselves and the world around them that allows them to lead healthier lives.

We operate a social enterprise that blends ecological awareness, women's empowerment and artistic creation. It is a grassroots organization composed of women from semi-rural, economically disadvantaged areas in Mexico. Our line of products is mostly crafted from recycled materials. Proceeds from the sale of the products provide much needed income for these women and their families.  A portion of the sales will go to outreach educational programs and workshops.

Individuals are needed to develop and deliver workshops on a variety of topics including, but not limited to, nutrition, family psychology, sexual education, first aid, hygiene, sewing, jewellry making, ecology, finances; Anything that focuses on continuous education of the woman for their physical, emotional, financial well being and growth.

Position Type:
Intern

Duration:
1 month +

When:
Year round

Language:
Advanced Spanish (written and spoken)

Who:
Everyone. Must have expertise in particular field of interest to be taught.

Description of Activities

• Assessment of particular needs of the Manos Unidas women and how this relates to the volunteers expertise.
• Once needs have been identified, design and develop a written program that can be taught in segments of two hours from a minimum of eight hours to a maximum of 36 hours.
• The course must be comprehensive, and clearly reported; other volunteers and local coordinators must be able to develop program after volunteer has finished placement.
• Workshops and program must be written and taught in Spanish.
• The workshop designer must teach the entire course he/she has designed.

To Apply:

• Complete online application

• Submit resume to admin@thehumanityexchange.org

• Successfully complete interview