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Visions in Action

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Organization Description: Visions in Action is an international nonprofit organization committed to achieving social and economic justice in the developing world through the participation of communities of self-reliant, grassroots volunteers.

Visions in Action is a registered nonprofit organization with its headquarters in Washington DC and small offices in each of its program countries. Visions is a nonreligious and nonpolitical organization. We are committed to providing hands on educational experiences where participants assist in making a difference in the developing world. Visions in Action programs are funded by program fees, private contributions and in-kind donations.

We operate primarily on volunteer energy, though we have seven permanent staff based in the US, Africa and Latin America, and another dozen orientation leaders and language instructors

who are hired on a short-term basis to facilitate orientation.

Issue Area(s):

• International
• Human Rights 

Type(s) of Bonner Partnership Connections:

• Alternative Break Site
• Internship opportunity
• Educational opportunity
• Job opportunity
• Resource Provider

Internship Position

Internship Description: Visions offers 6 and 12 month volunteer placements in Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, and Mexico. Short-term programs of 3-7 weeks are offered in Tanzania and Mexico. Positions are available with local nonprofit development organizations(NGOs), research institutes, health clinics, community and activist groups, and the media. There are also internship opportunities available in Visions in Action's US Office in Washington, DC. Program involves a 3-week orientation and language study.  Interns must have completed two years of college.

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Application Process: Please visit website or call for more information.

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Service Opportunity

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Policy and Advocacy Connection

Does this organization/program offer opportunities for students to engage in policy research, advocacy, lobbying, public education, etc.?

Type of Opportunity & Description: Advocacy 

Visions in Action is committed to achieving social and economic justice in the developing world through the participation of communities of self-reliant, grassroots volunteers.  Visions in Action is a nonprofit with its headquarters in Washington DC and small offices in each of its program countries, committed to providing hands on educational experiences where participants assist in making a difference in the developing world.

Current Contact

Updated 11/2010

Name/Position: Amanda Whiddon Robertson, Program Coordinator

Email: visions@visionsinaction.org

Phone: 202-625-7402   

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