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About Global Brigades
Global Brigades is a secular charitable organization that empowers students and professional volunteers to provide communities in developing nations with sustainable solutions that improve quality of life while respecting local culture. Our vision is to become the largest student-led social movement on the planet.
In 2007, nearly 1,000 of our volunteers from more than 50 university campuses, delivered health care and micro enterprise solutions to nearly 40,000 people in Central America.
International Voluntary Service Activities
Global Brigades has three programs that synergistically create a holistic approach to sustainable development. Currently, in the 45 communities in Central America in which we provide services, we offer micro-enterprise assistance, health care relief, and clean water initiatives.
In 2009-2010, we hope to launch Architecture Brigades, Education Brigades and Legal Brigades. If you are interested in helping any of these initiatives, please contact us.
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Limitless |
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| Geographic Regions |
Latin America |
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| Health & Prosperity
Sectors |
Economic Growth, Health, Capacity Building, Water, Competitiveness, and Natural Resources Management |
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| Types of Opportunities |
Support |
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| Average Duration
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7 days |
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| Volunteer
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Global Medical Brigades is in search for any licensed medical professional: Pharmacist, Physician, Surgeon, Nurse, etc... Interested volunteers can go to www.medicalbrigades.com and view the "brigade calendar" for upcoming volunteer opportunities. You will be matched with a local university to conduct your brigade or you can start your own "brigade" with your institution.
Global Business Brigades: Business Advisor Role Description
In an effort to ensure high-quality, sustainable business solutions for micro-enterprises, Global Business Brigades (GBB) require each campus club to solicit and engage at least one (1) "Business Advisor." This individual will play a critical role in the club's development and in providing on-going business counsel and support for the adopted micro-enterprise.
The Business Advisor should possess:
- A deep understanding of small business challenges and opportunities
- Proven experience with launching/developing products and services
- Ability to serve dual clients: low-income communities and students
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Ability to attend all of supported club's GBB Implementation Trips
- A flexible schedule to attend student on-campus workshops and address student concerns
- Ability to provide immediate feedback, and attend, if possible, supported club's GBB Assessment Trips
- (Preferred) Prior experience working on international development projects
- (Preferred) Prior experience working with students and/or club organizations
- (Preferred) Spanish proficiency
Role/Responsibilities:
- Provide students on-going and reliable support to students as a mentor and business coach
- Provide micro-enterprises high-level counsel and direction regarding business solution development and execution
- Host quarterly conference call with GBB campus president and GBB advisory board to ensure project success and development
- Provide GBB advisory board a completed Project Work Plan prior to each Implementation trip
- Halt all implementation activities unless given consent by GBB advisory group on said Project Work Plan
- Report all club or micro-enterprise issues that may result in legal action and/or club attrition to GBB advisory board
- Assist GBB directors in distributing and collecting trip surveys
- Assist GBB directors with on-site logistics and management of students, as appropriate
- Complete annual assessment form to report on club progress, leadership and community impact
Ideal Qualifications:
- At least 5+ years working in an entrepreneurial environment OR
- At least 5+ years working in a general business environment (major corporation or other)
- Proven understanding of small business concepts, challenges and solutions
- Track record of developing and/or launching at least one product, service or business
- MBA or professional experience equivalent
To be considered, please contact Catherine Markman at catherine@globalbrigades.org.
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