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Linking the Americas: Apply for the Fellowship in Latin America with America Solidaria

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Deadline: 29 April 2016

America Solidaria US is currently accepting applications from volunteers across US for its year-long Fellowship Program in 13 countries throughout the Americas. Projects are focused in the areas of health, education, and economic development to benefit children, youth, and families living in poverty.

Program Benefits

  • Travel to and from country of service
  • Visa Expenses
  • Placement at a host organization
  • Housing and monthly living stipend (this is adequate to support a modest lifestyle for one person based on the local cost of living)
  • Health Insurance
  • Alumni Americas Network
  • Out-of-country two week orientations that provides cross-cultural, technical, health, and safety skills training.

Key Dates

  • April 29, 2016 Priority deadline for online applications
  • May 2 – May 6, 2016 Application review process (eligibility)
  • May 6, 2016 Semi-finalists and those not selected are notified by email
  • June 6, 2016 Deadline for letters of recommendation (closes at 11:59pm EDT)
  • May 6 – June 6, 2016 Interviews with semi-finalists
  • June 6, 2016 Applicants are notified of final decisions
  • August 22 – September 2, 2016: Out-of-country orientation (in Chile) (tentative dates)
  • September 2016: Travel to host country

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Applicants must be 35 years or younger
  • Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Applicants must possess professional experience in the NGO/nonprofit/social or public sector
  • Applicants must demonstrate Spanish language ability
  • Applicants must demonstrate leadership and collaborative skills

Geographical Focus

Fellowships provide support to local organizations in the following countries:

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Uruguay and the United States. Please note that volunteers are required to serve outside of their country of origin.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to apply through an online process.

For more information, please visit Linking the Americas.

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