About the role#
The Overseas Intern serves in schools, care centers, or residential homes to support vulnerable children and families. This is a volunteer position, and the intern is responsible for raising funds to cover their expenses. The role requires a commitment to the organization's Statement of Faith and an active, growing Christian witness.
What you'll do#
- Tutor children in subjects including English, math, language, reading, and writing.
- Lead or assist in teaching math, art, music, dance, or preschool classes.
- Lead sport clinics and facilitate spiritual programs such as Bible studies, devotions, and Christian camps.
- Assist staff with daily house chores, including cooking, cleaning, and general facility care.
- Provide administrative support within the ministry offices.
- Participate in intern small group devotions and collaborate on various ministry projects.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Experience working with children and the ability to provide leadership to them.
- Agreement with the Kids Alive International Statement of Faith.
- Physical fitness to adapt to the local climate, environment, and manual labor requirements.
- Emotional maturity and high emotional intelligence to handle the stresses of living in an under-resourced country.
- Strong self-management skills, including the ability to resolve conflict and work well with others.
- Flexibility regarding time, schedules, and location of service.
Location & details#
- Location: Guatemala.
- Modality: Remote (on-site in Guatemala).
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Unpaid (fundraising required).
About Kids Alive International
Kids Alive International is a faith-based nonprofit organization founded in 1916. Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, the organization focuses on the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of vulnerable children and families. It operates programs that address child abuse, neglect, and trauma through restorative education and family strengthening. The organization employs 157 people and maintains a staff size between 501 and 1,000.
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