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2 people are interested
Development Intern
ORGANIZATION: YoKid...Stretch Your Limits, Inc
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2 people are interested
Are you currently a student who is looking for an internship with a local non-profit for Spring 2012? Are you interested in supporting a non-profit that provides yoga to children? Do you want to gain experience in the development field and a great reference to add to your resume?
YoKid...Stretch Your Limits is a non-profit based out of Alexandria, VA that provides kids yoga instruction throughout the DC area to help children from all socioeconomic backgrounds foster self-awareness and realize their full potential. We are looking for a new person to join our team as a Development Intern for a two-semester commitment starting Spring 2012. Please review the position description below and check out more about us on our website.
General Summary: The Development Intern will work to support the mission and vision of YoKid, a nonprofit providing yoga and meditation classes for low-income and at-risk youth, by assisting with fund-development activities including: assisting with grant writing, seeking out businesses to partner with for benefit days, etc.
Responsibilities include:
- Grant Writing
- Seeking Out Businesses to Partner with for Benefit Days
- Promoting Events through Social Media
- Assisting with Event Planning & Organization
Qualifications:
- Interest in youth development and yoga
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, use of online social media, and web-based communication
- Personal laptop (mac preferred)
- Professional, friendly, proactive, and responsible
Work Environment/Commitment: The intern will primarily telecommute with regular communication with the directors via email, phone, skype, and weekly in person-meetings. Interns must undergo a background check. The schedule is flexible and we're looking for someone who is able to commit 10-20 hrs/wk.
Email resume and letter of interest along with any questions to Laura Tashjian, Program Manager at Ltashjian@yokid.org.
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About YoKid...Stretch Your Limits, Inc
Location:
108 N. Payne Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enable students to foster self-awareness through regular instruction in yoga and meditation by qualified instructors. With greater self-awareness, they can realize their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
Description
We offer instruction in yoga and meditation for students of all ages by qualified teachers.
Students:
-Learn individual movements and postures that incorporate balance, strength, and flexibility. Movements and postures are learned and sequenced specific to the student's age and development .
-Develop awareness of their body in relation to physical activity, nutrition, and overall health. Students learn to relate postures, movements, and breathing exercises to daily life in and out of school.
-Learn to work cooperatively, follow rules, and understand the relationship between their actions and the effects on those around them through group and partner exercises.
Instruction is offered to special education and regular education students before, during, or after school hours. Class size will vary depending on the age and need of the students.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
500 N. Washington Street#102Alexandria, VA 22305
DATE POSTED
October 14, 2015
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Grant Writing / Research
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 10-20 hrs/wk