Work Opportunities
New Way to Get Involved : FBC International Cooperant Program
For over 20 years Falls Brook Centre has been welcoming individuals who have a keen desire to learn the practices and principles of land stewardship and restoration through growing food organically; propagating and planting native trees and shrubs; learning a diversity of practical land skills and contributing to our education and outreach initiatives.
This year, Falls Brook Centre is offering four international cooperant placements to contribute to our ongoing projects in Honduras, Cuba and Costa Rica.
We are looking for experienced applicants who are interested in this opportunity as a meaningful way to contribute their skills to projects both in rural New Brunswick and with our Southern partners. The internship will start June 3rd and run until the beginning of March 2014. Advance Spanish Language skills are required.
This is a self-financed endeavour and successful applicants will need to contribute $3500 up-front toward cost-sharing of the 10 month internship. In return, we will cover international airfare and travel insurance; a weekly $200 living allowance for expenses in New Brunswick and the southern placement; and the full cost to attend our 2013 Permaculture Design Certificate Course. We are committed to making this internship a learning and growing experience. These positions will require commitment, hard work, flexibility, taking personal responsibility and the ability to work as part of a larger team.
To apply, please send all applications by email:
Tegan Wong-Daugherty
Cooperant Programs Coordinator
Email: tegan@fallsbrookcentre.ca
Applications will only be accepted by e-mail. Applicants should electronically provide a cover letter, indicating the position(s) in which they are interested and highlighting their qualifications for this position, along with a resume and 2 references.
While Falls Brook Centre appreciates all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Deadline: Accepting applicants until all positions are filled.
Volunteer Opportunity in Honduras
FBC is looking a volunteer: Someone who can teach Spanish sign language and would be prepared to come and work in Honduras for 2 months. Coastal community in mangrove reserve, near La Ceiba.
Diana Jimenez is a hearing impaired child in Salado Barra, Hondoras. While participating on this volunteer opportunity you would be working with Diana and other children in the community to bridge the gaps in communication, allowing them to be an integral part of their community.
If interested please contact Jean Arnold
News on the Falls Brook Centre International Internship Program
For 15 years, Falls Brook Centre has offered young Canadians an opportunity to gain practical experience in the fields of organic agriculture, environmental education, land restoration, renewable energy and community development through the Canadian International Development Agency’s (CIDA) International Youth Internship Program (IYIP). The goal of this project is to give young Canadians practical work experience and to develop skills in the fields of international relations and sustainable development both in the context of Atlantic Canada and in Latin America.
Currently this program is undergoing an internal review and no new projects have been offered for 2013-14. If you feel this is a program that is worthwhile, please contact your local MPP to let your views be know.
We have great stories coming in from current interns out in the field visit our intern blog for new updates.
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