Freedom House
American Volunteers for International Development

Freedom House, a non-profit, non-partisan organization that promotes democracy and liberty throughout the world, seeks candidates for its American Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program. Through AVID, Freedom House identifies, mobilizes, and sponsors qualified American professionals who volunteer to work side-by-side with their counterparts in Central and Eastern Europe.

Volunteers with experience in non-profit management & development, advocacy, fundraising, volunteer training, and public relations are particularly needed. Potential opportunities exist for volunteers with experience in political communication, legislative process, local government administration, public administration, budgeting & finance, and economic development.

In order to participate volunteers must have a minimum of two years relevant professional work experience and commit to 3-12 months of service. Local language skills are helpful, but not required. AVID volunteers receive transportation and basic living expenses. AVID applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Current opportunities include:

• Kaunas, Lithuania. Volunteer needed to assist a local NGO with overall management, strategic planning and fundraising. NGO has successfully advocated for legal changes which encourage small business growth and entrepreneurship in the region. (start date flexible, 6 months)
• Vilnius, Lithuania. Volunteer with experience in fundraising and/or conflict management/resolution needed to assist NGO specializing in peaceful, democratic resolution of disputes. (start date October 1 or later, 3-6 months)
• Warsaw, Poland. Volunteer needed to assist a well established civic education NGO in the process of expanding its operations to other countries in the region. Volunteer will create a 5-year strategic and fundraising plan for the organization. Management experience with a growing non-profit or similar organization desired. (start date flexible, 3-6 months)

Please send resume and request for AVID volunteer application to:

Jennifer Whatley
Freedom House
1319 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: (202) 296-5256
Email: [email protected]

Last updated:    June 1999

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