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The 1010 Project has always benefited greatly from the work of dedicated interns and volunteers, generally drawing our professionals from such interesting locations as Metro State, the University of Denver, Colorado Christian University, and others. We are again in need of interns, both for the soon-to-be-upon-us summer and into the fall/winter.

Despite regulations to the contrary, internships sometimes devolve into boring paperwork and filing, so as an organization, we’re very cognizant about the need to provide meaningful, impactful experiences to our interns. In fact, the first question that we ask when a new recruit comes in is “What do you want to get out of this internship?” Each intern is intimately involved in crafting a workplan that provides great value to his/herself as well as The 1010 Project.

And we’re recruiting! Drop us a line using our Volunteer/Intern Form, or simply email info@the1010project.org. We are currently looking for interns in realms the communications, grantwriting, and nonprofit administration. Please pass this announcement along to students who might be interested. Thanks!

Sample duty lists:

Nonprofit Management Intern (needed after August 2011)

• Financial Management
  • Record donations
  • Oversee donor relations, i.e. appreciation emails, letters, etc.
• Administrative duties
  • Record and distribute staff meeting minutes
  • Communicate with constituents/organizations
  • Assist Executive Director and Director of Operations
• Office Management/Organization
  • Inventory and manage collateral materials (schwag)
  • Maintain a filing system (one already exists, but needs upkeep)
• Other duties as assigned

Communications Intern (needed for Summer 2011 as well as Fall/Winter 2011-2012)

• Manage and update social media outlets as needed
• Write press releases and develop media engagement strategies
• Storytelling
  • Capturing and sharing the voices of our partners, through the written word and our extensive photo collection
  • Video editing experience a plus
  • Compile compelling partner stories to share with supporters
• Other duties as assigned

Events Intern (exceptional need for Summer 2011 as well as Fall/Winter 2011-2012)

• Research, plan, publicize, and coordinate events
  • Solicit local business participation in fundraising events
  • Work closely with Executive Director and Director of Operations to plan and execute events
  • Manage volunteers for events
• Other duties as assigned

Like so many of the slums in Nairobi, the community where Redeemed Gospel Church & Fair Oak Academy serve lacks access to water. That a city of 4 million would lack good ol’ H20 is hard for Westerners to comprehend.

So when Fair Oak dug 240 meters down and reached cool clear water, it was a day of celebration for the whole community. Our Church Partner Northside Community Church in Texas partnered with Redeemed to make this happen.