INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SLFND accepts applications for unpaid internships locally and in Sierra Leon, whether in the village of Mondema or the nearest large town of Bo on a regular basis. (SLFND’s only paid staff permanently reside in Sierra Leone).

• Those received by July 30 will be considered for the fall academic term.
• Those received by October 30 will be considered for the winter/ spring academic term.
• Those received by April 30 will be considered for the summer term.
  (traveling to Sierra Leone in late summer/ early fall is not advisable, as it is the rainy season​

SLFND utilizes an ecologically and culturally grounded design and development process derived from permaculture ethics, domains, and principles to mobilize villagers across Sierra Leone around regenerative ways of interacting with the earth and with each other. We have achieved nearly all we have so far through volunteered labor and expertise. We invite like-minded students to join us.
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To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Kim Kokett at [email protected] with the subject line "Internship." To receive academic credit for an upcoming term, please send in your application by the above dates. If you have questions, please contact Kim Kokett at   [email protected]

CURRENT INTERNSHIP POSTINGS

ACCOUNTING INTERN

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

CRM INTERN

GRANT WRITING

LAW & POLICY INTERN

2020 SLFND INTERNS

Brayden Mahoney
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I’m excited to work with SLFND as a Law & Policy Intern to learn how the democratic process helps and affects nonprofit operations and development, and how policy impacts climate change, food justice, racial justice, legislative outcomes, and other socio-economic inequalities such as housing and education that affect our most vulnerable communities.

​Alice Dweh
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Hello, my name is Alice Dweh, and I will be this year's Communications and Social Media Intern. I am a forthcoming junior at the University of Minnesota studying the Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance. As your Communications and Social Media Intern, I will expand and diversify audiences with the advancements technology has provided to us.

Abby Palmer
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My name is Abby Palmer. I'm about to start my sophomore year at the U of M Twin Cities this fall. I'm studying sociology and minoring in Spanish studies and philosophy. I have a strong interest in learning about non-profit work and the grant writing process.

Kieran Morris
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Kieran Morris is a multimedia artist and recent graduate in the History Program at the University of Minnesota. His research in undergrad was directed towards studying international interconnection, and the passing of ideas and traditions across generations and cultures. In his spare time, he enjoys practicing archery, cooking and bass guitar. His project for SLFND is a documentary film that will offer perspective on both the Foundation's efforts in the village, and Sierra Leone's rich history and culture