Project K Trust
Auckland or Christchurch, New Zealand
New Zealand-002
Internship Description
About the Organization:Project K is a youth development programme designed to inspire 13 - 15-year-olds to reach their potential through building self-confidence, promoting good health and education and teaching life skills such as goal setting and teamwork. The North Shore Programme is based out of Auckland, New Zealand. Its Wilderness Adventure Programme takes place in the far north of the North Island.Project K Vision:
Project K will, through communities, inspire young people to maximise their potential. Project K will be a leader in this field.
http://www.projectk.org.nz/
Local Activities:
Project K Mission
Project K is an exciting journey of discovery through which young people achieve a strong sense of purpose and an increase in self-worth. Project K will lead by:
*Developing and supplying programmes to licensees for delivery to targeted young people;
*Developing and supplying mentor training programmes to approved groups through well-trained personnel;
*Providing ongoing support and quality assurance checks;
*Initiating and cooperating with research and evaluation outcomes;
*Encouraging communities to adopt the Project K vision;
*Inspiring cooperation between and within public and private sectors.
Skills interns will have the opportunity to develop during their internship:
*Leadership and mentorship skills for high school students in wilderness setting for up to 20 days
*Facilitation and communication skills in wilderness and urban environments
*Qualitative and quantitative assessment and evaluation approaches to educational programs
*Administrative tasks and projects for experiential education program
Job Description:
Interns will assist with four different elements of the program: a wilderness adventure component, a community challenge component, mentor training and administrative shadowing. Interns will work with NZ students in Year 10 (14-15 year olds). Following is a brief explanation of each area of responsibility:
*Wilderness Adventure (19 days): New Zealand's wilderness provides the backdrop for NZ students to learn goal setting, teamwork, perseverance, self-reliance and self-knowledge. The adventure starts with 10 days at a camp in preparation for a 10-day journey that can involve kayaking, abseiling, tramping, mountain biking and camping. Interns will function as trip leaders for this component.
*Community Challenge (30 days): During the community stage, NZ students adapt the lessons learned in the wilderness to their community and are challenged to explore the resources, opportunities and support available in their local areas. They are encouraged to pursue stronger links with their community by meeting with local figures and visiting organisations such as the council, emergency services and marae. NZ Students also undertake a project to give something back to the community. And towards the end of this stage, NZ students set academic, health and fitness and personal goals to achieve within 12 months. Interns will facilitate this process by working with their NZ students in their respective community organizations 2 days/ week.
*Mentor Training (beginning immediately after Community Challenge program is completed): Interns will participate in 20 hour mentor training program and work with Project K to implement mentor program for their NZ students.
*Administrative Duties: Interns will shadow different administrative staff and assist with various projects based on intern skills and experiences as well as site needs and projects. Administrative duties will take place during community challenge and mentor training periods.
Additional Information:
For more information about Project K and its programs, visit its web site at: http://www.projectk.org.nz/
In addition, interested potential interns may find the following website and its associated links of use for gathering information about New Zealand and its current events:
www.nzherald.co.nz
Start Date:
First week of September - Second week of December
or
Last week of March - Last week of June
Duration:
3 months
Number of Positions:
1 per term
Intern Qualifications
Academic Background:Open to any major. Especially suited for university students studying: education; outdoor recreation, leadership and tourism; experiential education; environmental studies; recreation resource management; health and physical education; recreation and leisure services; or other interdisciplinary programs that include an experiential education and/ or outdoor education focus.
Skills/Experience:
Experience working with clients in outdoor education or recreation programs; excellent communication skills; desire to work with youth in outdoor and urban environments; desire to live and work in wilderness with youth for several weeks. Wilderness medical training is highly recommended (WFA, WAFA or WFR) but not required.
Language Requirement:
Fluent in English.
Other Requirements:
Be prepared to spend time in the backcountry in any environmental conditions with teenage youth.
Internship Costs
Program Fees:The program fee includes tuition, internship site development and placement, pre-departure orientation, international health insurance, internship monitoring and follow-up.
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Note: The program fee does not include airfare, housing, living expenses or any other estimated costs noted below.
Note:
Any financial or in-kind support provided by the host organization is explicitly indicated.
Compensation:
None. Cost of mentoring training programme will be covered by Project K on behalf of the intern.
Accommodation:
Project K will assist informally with locating housing for the intern. The first 19 days of the internship will be spent in the field. Housing could include living with colleagues from Project K or independent housing.
Cost of housing: approximately $300 USD/ month
International Travel:
$1,500 USD round trip from Portland, Oregon to Auckland, New Zealand
Cost of Living:
All costs are approximate per month
Housing: $300 USD
Food: $150 USD
Local Transportation: $125 USD
Miscellaneous Expenses: $125 USD
Budget Note:
Applicants should use these estimates for preliminary budgeting purposes.
IE3 will issue an official budget after acceptance by the host organization.
Application Information
Academic Credit:
Up to 12 credits available as per arrangement with supervising department.
Application Materials:
IE3 is a program of the Oregon University System.
Students from participating
partner universities are also eligible to apply.
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