English Resource post with Save the Earth Cambodia

  Cambodia

• Other Cities in Cambodia: 
Battambang

Duration of Program: 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 years
Dates: 9/1/09-8/15/10

Description: Save the Earth Cambodia (STEC) works to empower Cambodian people to reduce their risk to disaster, create awareness of gender issues and support women, and build healthy and environmentally friendly communities. STEC expects the volunteer to serve as an integral part of a small team. The volunteer would be asked to fill organizational gaps and contribute to capacity building according to their skills and interests. The volunteer would report directly to STEC's Management Advisor. The volunteer may be asked to:

* Assist in financial management, IT and overall communications.
* Provide support and advice on advocacy and networking strategies.
* Assist in preparation and implementation of the fundraising plan.
* Assist in report writing and developing position papers.
* Assist in identifying stakeholders and synthesizing their perspectives.
* Assist with press releases and media requests.
* Build capacity in English language (through teaching) and communication, research skills, and knowledge of gender equity, climate change, and disaster risk reduction.
* Provide support for programming issues.

Highlights: About STEC
Save The Earth Cambodia (STEC) was established in November 2006 in response to the need for local capacity building in the Battambang Province and for leadership in promoting Climate Change issues and mitigation strategies and Disaster Risk Reduction in Cambodia. STEC focuses its efforts on gender equity, livelihood security, climate change, and disaster risk reduction. STEC is a non-government, non-profit, neutral, non-racial, non-religious, and non-political organization. STEC does not support any political party or its candidates.

About VIA
Founded in 1963 at Stanford University, VIA is an independent, non-sectarian non-profit organization dedicated to increasing understanding between the US and Asia through public service and cultural exchange. We provide US residents with volunteer opportunities in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, where volunteers may teach English or work with a local non-profit. On the US side, we bring Asian students from top universities in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and China to Stanford where they learn about American culture, public service, and healthcare. More information is available at www.viaprograms.org.

Qualifications:
* BA/BS from an accredited university
* Native English fluency
* Ability to write project proposals and reports
* Some experience or knowledge of gender equity
* Cross-cultural awareness

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: 2000

Salary / Pay: The volunteer receives a monthly living stipend of $200, a monthly housing allowance of $100, ongoing language study, a one-year visa, medical and evacuation insurance, non-monetary support, and a return flight to the US (or equivalent) for up to $1000 after completing a year of service. The cost of living in Battambang is quite low.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: VIA volunteers are adventurous, flexible, culturally adaptable, willing to live on a par with local colleagues, ready to embrace local language and culture, independent, engaged, and aware of a world much larger than their own experience.

Age Range: 22-72

This Program is open to American and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Cambodia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

VIA (Volunteers in Asia)'s Mission Statement: VIA-Volunteers In Asia is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization dedicated to increasing understanding between the United States and Asia through cross-cultural exchange and service programs. Since 1963, our Asia Programs have provided US residents with the opportunity to work and live within an Asian culture while meeting the needs of Asian host institutions. Our Stanford Programs offer a wide range of short-term, international study programs between Stanford University and various Asian universities. The goal of all of our programs is to enhance cross-cultural understanding through the exchange of people. Our deep commitment to service and education drives our work and motivates students, volunteers and staff. We envision a world where people on both sides of the Pacific are appropriately equipped to build durable solutions to global problems through mutual understanding and cooperation. VIA programs have given thousands of Americans and Asians the tools and cultural literacy to help achieve this vision.

Year Founded: 1963