Gladney Center for Adoption is a non-profit organization providing domestic and international adoption services to children and families. Gladney Center also provides international humanitarian aid to benefit the lives of children without families throughout the world. Our mission is to create brighter futures for children.
We are seeking an overseas volunteer to fill the position of: Taiwan Adoption Advocate.
The primary responsibility of the volunteer Taiwan Adoption Advocate will be to assist and support Gladney’s Taiwan adoption program by acting as an advocate/liaison providing information about the Gladney Center organization during adoptive families’ adoption court proceedings. From time-to-time other opportunities to volunteer may also present themselves.
Requirements:
- Excellent English communication skills; both verbal and written
- Computer proficiency
- Public Speaking experience
The ideal volunteer applicant will also have:
- A Masters degree in human services
- Work / volunteer experience with a nonprofit organization
- An interest in, and willingness to learn about, intercountry adoption
Start date: When filled – preferably late summer/ early fall 2010
Duration: 6-9 months with possibility to extend.
This is a volunteer position with no stipend or salary.
Ideally we are looking for an American citizen currently residing in Taiwan, or planning to relocate there, for personal reasons.
How to Apply:
Please send your short motivation letter, resume, and picture to: wendy.stanley@gladney.org
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