NGO Internship

The NGO Internship consists of two parts:

1. Workshops and Seminars: Discussing the logic behind the NGO idea, Volunteerism - the meaning of volunteering, How to ensure sustainability in the sense of volunteerism and dedication, What are the incentives and barriers of dedication, Personal Excellence.
2. NGO Visits: The FEBA NGO Internship allows participants the opportunity to examine, through visits and seminars, practical examples of successful non-governmental organizations. They will be given the opportunity to better understand the process of starting and running an NGO as well as learn about the development and growth processes involved. The internship includes visiting numerous NGOs in person, including their facilities, branches, and will be given the chance to participate in some of their events.

* Attendance to the NGO Internship is limited and candidates who will be able to attend this program will be decided AFTER the interview process.

Transportation and Accommodations

TRANSPORTATION

One round trip airfare ticket will be covered by FEBA per participant. However, participants will be responsible to pay the airfare taxes of $350.00 USD (US Dollar). US passport holders will also be required to pay a $20.00 USD visa fee at the airport upon entry into Turkey. Visas are eligible for a total of 90 days.

Participants will be given the choice of flying from one of the following airports (cities):

1. New York City
2. Chicago
3. Los Angeles
4. Washington DC

Participants will be responsible for arranging all travel to and from these airports, as well as any and all related expenses.

HOUSING

Accommodations will be provided by the educational institution or company/organization of internship.

Due to the fact that housing is provided, participants are required to abide by housing rules:

• Housing is NOT “co-ed”,
• Alcohol and smoking are prohibited,
• There is a “no guest” policy.

FOOD

Participants will be required to cover all food related costs. However, depending on where they intern/teach, some or all meals may be covered/provided.

Pakcets

* Refer to PROGRAM DETAILS for a detailed description on each program.
**Click on the packet you are interested in for further information.

Compensation

Compensation for the FEBA Summer program 2013 is as follows:

 Internship

• • Work Internship: Non paid internship (participants may be offered a stipend directly from their assigned institution on a case-by-case basis at that institution’s discretion)
  • NGO Internship: Non paid internship
• Teach and Travel: $300.00 USD per week

How to Apply

Applications Closed

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• Completed application form
• Updated resume/CV
• English teaching certificate (where applicable)

We will review your application anf If it has been accepted you will be called for an interview.

CANADIANS APPLY HERE

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Testimonials from Last Year's Participants

Prior to landing in Istanbul, I seriously wondered how I was going to handle it seeing as I had been living in a very small town in Virginia for the past eleven years. What I found was that I had felt more at home there than I had felt in a very long time. I found that the friends I met through the programs would be ones that I hope to keep forever.

My second week in Turkey I went off to training and then to Ankara to teach at a Samanyolu Girl’s High School. There, I lived with five very intelligent, caring and strong women who made my stay in Ankara even better. Mornings were quiet, with tired “Good Mornings” and “I’m so tired’s”, looking for these shoes and that makeup brush. However, after dealing with some of the happiest and most upbeat students I had ever met, we were ready to go out and explore the city of Ankara. Usually, after exploring new places, we ended up at the same restaurant listening to a live band on the rooftop and enjoying each other’s company, but those are some of the best memories we have made. My students, fellow teachers and school officials are another aspect of my stay that made my days so enjoyable. I always felt at home and everyone made sure of it.  I connected with my students through afternoon programs like horseback riding and preparing for our graduation program. We had late night Volleyball tournaments against my roommate’s classes and amazing waffle parties. We concluded the summer program with a graduation ceremony in which the student’s surprised us with a henna ceremony and dancing. I know that I was there to teach them something, but I am happy to say that I have learned a lot from them as well.  One day on the bus to our afternoon horseback riding activity, my student covered the phone I was vigorously typing on and told me to look outside. Every day after that, I took the time to take in everything that is going on around me and store those beautiful pictures in my head.

I left Ankara with a heavy heart but I was excited to go back to Istanbul and start my internship with Today’s Zaman. This was a great experience and this internship offered me an opportunity to write about something I was passionate about and publish it! I acquired a new interest and passion for journalism. I met some very intelligent and dedicated people who I continue to look up to even after the internship.  After the work day I took time to see Istanbul and learn about the history that had built it into the fascinating and charming place it is today.

Istanbul truly is a captivating place that will make youwant to go back over and over again. I spent the Ramadan month in Istanbul and that was quite an experience.  During this month I was taken aback by the hospitality, love and unity that went on around me. During the fast it was quiet and everyone was focusing on their own journey through the day. Once the sun started going down the streets would fill with tables set for Iftar and people doing last minute preparations. Iftar was always filled with laughing, talking and connecting with people. My time in Turkey, especially in Istanbul, also gave me a chance to reconnect with my religion and spirituality. I have also been able to learn a lot more about my heritage and its connections to that of Turkey.

 Nadira Mujkic