BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Feedo Feed//NONSGML v1.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:VOLUNTEER IN AFRICA THIS SUMMER! on Plancast X-WR-CALDESC:PLEASE FORWARD TO ANYONE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED: Ghana Health and Education Initiative (GHEI) is now recruiting individuals to participate in the 2010... X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC X-LIC-LOCATION:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 DTSTART:19700101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=1;BYDAY=1TH END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20100608T000000Z DTEND;TZID=UTC:20100608T000000Z UID:a38317@plancast.com SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER IN AFRICA THIS SUMMER! DESCRIPTION:PLEASE FORWARD TO ANYONE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED:\n \n Ghana Health and Education Initiative (GHEI) is now recruiting individuals to participate in the 2010 Serve and Learn Program this summer! \n \n GHEI is a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Humjibre\, a rural community in Ghana\, and works to help build a sustainable future for the people of Ghana through community-based health and education projects. Rooted in principles of sustainable development\, GHEI works in collaboration with the community towards mobilization and empowerment. \n \n GHEI Serve and Learn offers short-term volunteer programs to those interested in international development and social justice. It is a chance to learn about and profoundly experience grassroots work without a several month commitment. Individuals interested in development\, public health\, universal education and human rights promotion can connect to one of four Serve and Learn Programs this summer:\n \n Session 1: Prevention of Childhood Disease through Handwashing (June 8-24)\n \n Session 2: Treatment and Prevention of Child Worms (June 26-July 12)\n \n Session 3: Ghana Read and Play: A celebration of childhood literacy. (July 19-August 4)\n \n Session 4: Girls'\; Empowerment (August 6-22)\n \n Interested? Apply now online at http://www.ghei.org/volunteer3.html. \n \n Applicants from all backgrounds and majors are encouraged to apply. No medical experience or prior training is necessary for any of GHEI’s Serve and Learn Programs. GHEI volunteers vary in age\, nationality\, interests\, and experience\, but are all joined by a common passion for supporting locally-based development work in rural Ghana. Visit http://www.ghei.org/volunteer.html to view general characteristics of previous volunteers. \n \n Serve and Learn Programs fill quickly. The application process is rolling\, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We will begin the first round of selection on February 1st in the order applications were received. Applications will be reviewed within 10 days of receipt. \n \n For specific application or selection process questions\, please contact Devon Rupley at d.rupley@gmail.com. \n \n For questions regarding the recruitment process or to hear from a 2009 Serve &\; Learn Volunteer\, please contact me at caroline.bronaugh@gmail.com. \n \n Be sure to check out our website for further information at www.ghei.org. \n \n Feel free to pass this information along to anyone you know who may be interested in this opportunity. Our programs have been successful for over five years due to people like you applying and/or helping us find the right candidates. Thank you in advanced for your time and consideration. We look forward to having the opportunity to work with you. \n \n Sincerely\,\n \n Caroline Bronaugh\n \n Serve and Learn Recruitment Coordinator \n Ghana Health and Education Initiative\n caroline.bronaugh@gmail.com \n www.ghei.org\n \n When: Tuesday\, June 8\, 2010 at 12:00 AM - Sunday\, August 22\, 2010 at 12:00 AM\n Where: Ghana\n Attendees: 1 http://plancast.com/p/tkd URL:http://plancast.com/p/tkd DTSTAMP:20100317T165716Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR