MADRE - International Women's Human Rights Organization: Sisters Without Borders

MADRE provides essential support to their partner organizations through their volunteer program, Sisters Without Borders. When requested by their partners, MADRE arranges for culturally competent, skilled professionals to work with women and children and provide assistance to staff and community leaders at their sister organization. Volunteers cover the cost of their travel and living expenses.

Requirements

Duration
  • 1-3 months
  • 12 months+
Maximum age
90
Student status required
No
Qualifications required
  • None
Languages
Language notes
Fluency in Spanish for all countries in Latin America is required.
Application process
Volunteers must have credentials and experience in the field in which they would like to work. Interested volunteers, should send their resume and cover letter, including their level of fluency in Spanish or other relevant languages, country and sister organization(s) of interest, approximate dates they would be available, their area(s) of expertise, and credentials. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Pricing

Price range
  • n/a

Organization details

MADRE is an international women's human rights organization that works in partnership with community-based women's organizations worldwide to address issues of health and reproductive rights, economic development, education and other human rights. MADRE works to advance women's human rights by me...

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