Volunteer Coordinator: Assist in managing volunteer groups throughout the summer as they build/rehabilitate Habitat for Humanity homes on the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation
Expectations of Intern:
Openness to cultural differences
Work with local Native American people on housing needs
Knowledge of fundraising/program development
Work with volunteers from various organizations throughout the summer
Required Skills:
Exceptional organization skills
Good people skills
Basic office skills
Benefits of Participating in OT HFH Internship:
Actively participate in Native American Indian Reservation life
Gain insight into the Governmental system, the history, and the traditional spiritualism of the Cheyenne River Sioux tribe
Work with an internationally recognized non-profit organization (Habitat for Humanity International)
Gain knowledge of housing needs, opportunities to assist potential homeowners, and funding techniques to acquire these homes
Work with volunteers from around the world
Earn college credit
Duration of OT HFH Internship:
May through August
Room & Board
Living Quarters
Food Stipend
Transportation
Contact Jerry Farlee, Executive Director
othfh@lakotanetwork.com
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Office Assistant: Perform daily routine office duties, help with fundraising ideas/programs and work with local homeowners through the OT Habitat for Humanity office on the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation
Expectations of Intern:
Openness to cultural differences
Work with local Native American people on housing needs
Knowledge of fundraising/program development
Work with volunteers from various organizations throughout the summer
Perform routine office duties such as: Daily Bookkeeping (tracking payments and donations) Handling telephone calls and answering questions Writing letters and sending emails, filing, organizing, etc.
Required Skills:
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook) Effective writing, editing and dictation skills Exceptional organization skills Good people skills Basic office skills as listed above
Benefits of Participating in OT HFH Internship: Actively participate in Native American Indian Reservation life
Gain insight into the Governmental system, the history, and the traditional spiritualism of the Cheyenne River Sioux tribe
Work with an internationally recognized non-profit organization (Habitat for Humanity International)
Gain knowledge of housing needs, opportunities to assist potential homeowners, and funding techniques to acquire these homes
Work with volunteers from around the world
Earn college credit
Duration of OT HFH Internship:
May through August
Room & Board
Living Quarters
Food Stipend
Transportation
Contact Jerry Farlee, Executive Director othfh@lakotanetwork.com
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