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reSource Internship Program

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reSource Internship Program
Since 1998, Samaritan’s Purse Canada has equipped and sent more than 100 young Canadians to serve as interns in 20 developing countries. This unique program is offered in partnership with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

These university graduates apply to work in some of the neediest communities alongside local partners, focusing on relationship-building and community participation. Historically, internship positions have focused on the implementation of the Household Water Program in communities with little or no access to safe water sources. In 2010, Samaritan’s Purse Canada added a Women’s Initiatives Track that will continue into 2011 as well.

Interns in the Water Track will be equipped to support our local partners in a variety of aspects of the Household Water Program based on specific needs identified by the partners. This includes constructing and installing BioSand Water Filters, assisting in the development of monitoring tools, computer and database development for local staff, simple latrine construction, teaching health and hygiene principles, helping develop and deliver training on rain water storage, as well as providing other education to communities. Interns are often also involved with evaluation and follow-up, and other important aspects of the Household Water Program.

Interns in the Women’s Initiatives Track will contribute to Samaritan’s Purse Canada’s women’s projects that aim to build capacity and create opportunities for women in the developing world to break the cycle of poverty and exploitation. Interns will work alongside national staff to identify and develop further livelihood opportunities for beneficiaries as well as explore additional markets for the sale of current products. Depending on the location, interns may also help with the development and maintenance of online resources or work to increase the capacity of staff working with the children of beneficiaries in the areas of early childhood development and the use of art to process trauma. Interns will be responsible for tasks such as reporting to the program manager, assisting with on-going program development, and delivering reports on project activities. Interns will be aiding the team in aspects of capacity building.

Experience and Training
Samaritan’s Purse has partnered with CIDA since 1998, and has sent Canadian interns to work on projects in 19 countries throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. In preparation for the important role interns will play in their diverse projects while working overseas, a heavy emphasis is placed on internship training. Interns participate in an in-depth training course at the Samaritan’s Purse Canada head office in Calgary, AB prior to departure.

Internship Program Details

The application deadline for the 2011 reSource Internship Program has passed. Please check back for information about potential future opportunities.

Background

• The internship program began in 1998 and more than 100 Canadian interns have participated so far.
• Interns have worked in 20 countries including Kenya, Uganda, Niger, Mozambique, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Honduras, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Program undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada provided through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

Programme réalisé avec l’appui financier du gouvernement du Canada accordé par l’entremise de l’Agence canadienne de développement international (ACDI).

Ways You Can Help
Pray Please pray that God will continue to provide direction to Samaritan’s Purse, as we respond to people’s needs, share the love of Christ, and serve the church worldwide.		Give The need is urgent. A child is dying every 20 seconds in the developing world from diarrhoeal diseases caused by polluted water. Donate Here.