Madison McLaughlin: International Rescue Committee Volunteer

NGS Movement — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:31:55 +0000

Name, Age: Madison McLaughlin, 20
University, Major:
Point Loma Nazarene University, Human Environmental Science, Business
Region: North America
Length of stay: 6 months
Type of Work: Academic Internship, Environment, Conservation

We’re especially grateful to Madison because she was our *very first* interview for GiveYourGap. Madison – thanks for your help, and for the great story your share below:

Meet Madison

How Madison Found Her Internship

What does Madison do?

Who does Madison work with?

What kind of skills did you need for this position? -You mentioned you were taking a gap year. Has work at the IRC influenced that decision? How has it affected your long term goals?

How has working with IRC impacted Madison?

What’s your favorite part about working for the IRC?

Any advice for anyone interested in volunteering for the IRC?

Lara Hamburger: Americorps VISTA, International Rescue Committee

NGS Movement — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:15:01 +0000

Lara Hamburger

Name Lara Hamburger, Americorps VISTA
University, Major: Indiana University, Geography
Region: North America
Length of stay: 1 year
Type of Work: Capacity Building, Environment/Conservation, Agriculture

We first met Lara at the IRC City Heights Farmers Market. We lucked out catching her on her way out. Lara is an Americorps VISTA with amazing insights on nonprofit organizations, structural problems and making a daily impact on the lives of refugees.

Meet Lara

How did Lara come to the IRC?

How is Lara financing her time?

What has Lara learned about the non-profit world through working at the IRC?

What’s next for Lara? Will she stay on at IRC?

What advice does Lara have for potential volunteers who are worrying about financing their service?

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Madison McLaughlin: International Rescue Committee Volunteer

Lara Hamburger: Americorps VISTA, International Rescue Committee