Fortaleza is a support group for teen mothers and at risk girls in Zone 3 of Guatemala City. Fortaleza provides educational scholarships, mental and physical health resources, and support. 2023/24 Internship Opportunity!
Interns will work alongside local professionals, Hope’s In staff, and the girls in Fortaleza to develop a passion project that meets a need for the community in Guatemala.
Example project: Interview readiness. Prepare a course on important interview skills to deliver in Guatemala. This can include a presentation on how to prepare a resume, how to answer interview questions, and individual practice workshops with the girls. Locally, work with organizations to donate professional clothing that Fortaleza members can borrow for interviews.
Example project: Work with local medical professionals to develop a first aid course. Teach Fortaleza members what to do (and what not to do) in the case of certain common injuries or sicknesses. Assemble and bring mini first-aid kits to donate to the members.
Example project: Time management and school. Teach effective strategies for managing time with schoolwork and other activities or events. Teach effective note-taking/learning strategies that allow students to maximize their time. Bring planners and study materials to donate to the girls.
Example project: Stress management. Work with local professionals to develop a course/workshop on managing stress from school, work, and personal life. Teach several strategies for managing stress and bring materials (such as journals) to the girls.
This is an exciting internship opportunity for rising HS Junior and Senior girls and college students interested in developing a personal humanitarian project focusing on teen moms and at-risk teen girls who are part of our Fortaleza program in Zone 3, the Guatemala City garbage dump community. Possible focus areas for intern projects include Education, Medical and Dental Health, Mental Health, Career Planning, and Mentorship. Interns will have the opportunity to develop their own “passion project” that positively impacts our Fortaleza group in an area they feel passionate about and feel as if they can add value.
WHO IS A STRONG CANDIDATE?
Highschool girls (rising Junior/Senior) or college students who:
