Architecture Students
Ghana
Term: Throughout the year
Dates: Open
Description:
This Architecture firm is a design and development firm specializing in 'inno-native' solutions in architecture and product and materials design. They are based in Accra, LA and Washington and are working on a wide range of products from, high end condos through mobile food carts to affordable housing. They are entering manufacturing with their pozzolana cement starting next year. Constructs LLC is dedicated to fostering collaborations with creative Professionals in developing sustainable solutions to affordable housing, community/neighborhood planning, educational infrastructure prototypes, alternative construction materials e.g. adobe, bamboo, thatch and pozzolana, and product design amongst others.
Highlights:
Constructs LLC are looking for committed students or recent graduates to come and share their knowledge, skills and ideas with the staff and the Ghanaian interns. The main role of the intern will be to conduct research and to assist with projects. Interns must be willing to undertake a range of duties and work as part of a team and to gain work experience and skills within a leading African architectural organization. You may be required to help with some or all of the following: - Research information and material for the website - Acting as a point of contact taking calls, dealing with visitors and errand-running - Working with excel / word documents - Assisting with specific projects - Creating and maintaining the archives.
Qualifications:
Attributes: - Enthusiasm - punctuality - friendliness - ability to communicate as a team member - commitment - an independent worker - flexibility and initiative - has basic typing skills This is an invaluable experience working for a high-profile organization in Africa and will give the candidate the opportunity to meet various architects, designers and artists.
Cost in US$: USD 163 per week
Cost Include Description:
- Accommodation - Welcome pack - USD 100 donation to the host organization - In-country introduction to life in Ghana - Airport pick-up & drop-off - 24/7 Emergency support
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Resume
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
Africa Intern's Mission Statement: Our objective is to help more people gain the life changing, life affirming experiences that volunteering can give. We are committed to enabling skill transfer, enabling organisations in the developing world to access different skill sets and to helping volunteers realize the value they can add using the skills they hold.
Year Founded: 2004
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