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Volunteering with Manna Project

Thanks for your interest in working with us! There are three types of MPI volunteers: Spring Break volunteers, summer volunteers and thirteen-month volunteers that we call Program Directors or PDs.

If you’re interested in being a thirteen-month PD from 11 July 2009-7 August 2010, read below for application info. For more information about the PD position, click here.

On this page:

• Program Directors - Before you apply

• How to apply for a PD position

• Once you have applied

Program Director Positions - Before you apply

Are you right for MPI? We look for Program Directors who:

•    Want to use their education, passion, and interests in service.
•    Have a "self-starter" mentality and the initiative to make things happen.
•    Work well as part of a team.
•    Are open to an experience that can change their lives.

Is MPI right for you? Before you submit an application, get to know us a little and see if 13 months of service with MPI is right for you. Check out these pages for more details about:

•   MPI and our history
•   Our two sites in Nicaragua and Ecuador

•   More about the PD position

• Download the Program Director FAQ

Apply to be a 2009-2010 Program Director

You've read about us and think that the 13 month PD position is right for you? Great!

To apply please send us the following to apply@mannaproject.org:

A completed PD application

Resume or CV

Two letters of recommendation

The next PD deadline is February 2, 2009. Email all materials to apply@mannaproject.org.

If you prefer you can also mail a hard copy to:

PO Box 121052

Nashville, TN 37212

Or fax to: 615-296-4120

Once you've applied

Phone interview: Within one week of receiving your application we will let you know if you’ve qualified for a phone interview. If so, our US Director Chris Taylor will organize an interview.

Preparation (you’ve made it!): Within two weeks of your phone interview, you’ll be notified if you’ve been accepted as a PD. We’ll send you contracts and detailed information about working with Manna Project.

Hitting the ground: Once you arrive on site, you’ll spend two-three weeks in language school and orientation with the rest of your team before beginning program transition with the previous year's PDs.

Please contact us with any questions:

For Nicaragua - Maddie Jalandoni (maddie@mannaproject.org)
For Ecuador - Dunc Fulton (dunc@mannaproject.org)