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reSource Internship Information and Application

CIDA Internship Requirements

Interns must be:

• Between the ages of 19 - 30;
• A post-secondary graduate; that is, a graduate of a degree or diploma program in a university, college, post-secondary school of technology, post-secondary institute or a CÉGEP (college d'enseignement general et professionnel, Québec);
• Out of school (that is, you must not have courses, co-op terms or theses left to complete to satisfy your current degree requirements);
• Ready to begin your professional career;
• Unemployed or underemployed; and
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

You are not eligible if:

• You have had a previous paid, career-related, international work experience.
• You have participated in a Youth Employment Strategy (YES) international internship program in the past.

Samaritan’s Purse Recommendations

• reSource Interns – Water Track (eight positions)
• Recommended fields of study include sciences, healthcare, administration, economics, engineering, international studies, or development studies (other fields will be considered).
• Samaritan’s Purse is seeking individuals who are self-motivated, take initiative, have integrity, are creative problem solvers, and who work well in a team situation.
• Emphasis also placed on the volunteer and international experience of the applicant.
• Spanish language proficiency is required for postings in Bolivia and El Salvador.

• reSource Interns – Women’s Initiatives Track (four positions)
• Recommended fields of study include psychology, counseling, healthcare, administration, international studies, or development studies (other fields will be considered)
• Samaritan’s Purse is seeking individuals who are self-motivated, take initiative, have integrity, are creative problem solvers, and who work well in a team situation.
• Emphasis also placed on the volunteer and international experience of the applicant.

Application Timeline

• The deadline for applications to be received for the 2010 program is Monday, March 15, 2010.
• Short-listed applicants will be notified by mid-March, and interviews will take place at the end of March.

How to Apply

Send your resume outlining education, work, volunteer experiences, and references, along with cover letter highlighting/describing how these experiences have equipped you for this program to:
Samaritan’s Purse Canada
ATTN: reSource Internship Program
20 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary AB, T3J 5H5
Fax: (403) 250-6567
Submit your application by email

Ways You Can Help
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