Become a Summer Intern
As a Summer Intern with Manna Project, you will embark on a 4-to-8 week adventure working within a community in Ecuador.
You will use your energy, passions, and intelligence to contribute to development programs in your area of interest. This firsthand experience will improve your language skills, change the way you see the world, and leave you wanting more!
Summer Interns live alongside other young leaders and community members, and are fully integrated into the daily functions of Manna Project’s work on the ground. Weeks are spent collaborating with staff to plan and facilitate programs, while weekends are for exploring. As the days progress, you will develop an understanding of long-term development goals and their implementation.
This unique internship program is designed to create the most impactful experience for you and the communities you’ll serve. Summer Interns are equipped and inspired to continue their work in a variety of career fields, including international development and the greater nonprofit sector. Many Summer Interns return to Manna Project as Program Directors in following years.
Now Accepting summer 2019 applications!
*Nicaragua site will be closed Summer 2019. The position below is for the Ecuador site.
Summer 2019 Dates
SESSION 1:
MAY 11 - JUNE 8, 2019
*Still have spots left for first session! If you have a conflict with first session dates or need to arrive a few days late due to school obligations, please contact jackie@mannaproject.org
SESSION 2:
JUNE 9 - JULY 7, 2019
8 home-stay spots left! This means you would not be staying at the Manna Project house, but at a home-stay to further build bonds with Ecuadorians and increased cultural exchange. You would get matched with a local family.
8 WEEK SESSION:
MAY 11 - JULY 7, 2019
A Day In the life of a summer intern
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Manna Project equips volunteers with leadership development skills for a variety of career fields, including international development, the greater non-profit sector, law, medicine, education and international politics.
Application Process
STEP 1
Submit the online application and email your resume to
summer@mannaproject.org
STEP 2
You may be contacted for a phone interview within 2 weeks of the application deadline.
STEP 3
You will be notified of your acceptance status within 2 weeks of your phone interview.
STEP 4
Once accepted, you will have 2 weeks to submit your contract and a $250 deposit to secure your position.
Expenses
Single Session
4
Week POSITION
$1600
What it Covers:
Housing
Meals
Program Transportation
MedEx Travel Insurance
Weekend Retreats
Cultural Excursions
Both Sessions
8
WEEK POSITION
$3200
Manna Project's Summer Internship is one of the most affordable short-term volunteer options available.
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FAQ
Leave for partner organization Antorcha de la Vida to help with their water therapy program for disabled young adults. Not only will it be fun to take a refreshing dip in the pool, but it’s rewarding and interesting to see how an Ecuadorian nonprofit functions.