This summer, Curamericas Global is excited to welcome four interns to our team! Our high school and college intern programs allow students to develop an understanding of the inner workings of an international nonprofit organization. Because each intern specifically designs their own unique program, students are able to gain experience in whatever field they are most passionate about. We are very proud of what our interns have already accomplished and are looking forward to working with them over these next few months!
Interested in becoming a Curamericas Global intern yourself? Email our Intern Coordinator, Barbara Muffoletto, at [email protected] to learn more!
Bryan Speir
School/Degree: North Carolina State University/International Relations, Russian Studies minor
Are you involved with any other humanitarian organizations?
At this time, no. I have worked in the past with Builders without Borders in Mexico as well as Samaritan’s Purse operating with both as a volunteer.
Why are you passionate about Curamericas Global?
Curamericas is doing what few organizations often do; they are teaching the local communities to become self-sufficient and provide their own services through the communities own health professionals. This provides a sustainable impact in the region as opposed to simply handing the locals supplies and trained professionals and doing the work for doing them. In the modern world, people have become too apathetic to developing communities.
How are you currently serving Curamericas Global?
My position gives me the opportunity to provide administrative assistance wherever necessary within the organization. More specifically, I have been given the responsibility of managing the medical, financial, and general databases of our volunteer lists as well as registering with the local embassies and applying for international insurance. I also am one of the many interns responsible for moderating and administering the social media outlets for Curamericas Global.
What are your long-term aspirations?
At some point, I would like to work in an administrative position within the Federal government. Currently, the department I am most interested in is the State Department.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I enjoy working with computers and technology while also keeping physically active by going to the gym.
Paige Marley
School/Degree: Appalachian State University/Political Science, Global Studies
Are you involved with any other humanitarian organizations?
I am involved with my university’s chapter of International Justice Mission, an organization dedicated to helping the enslaved persons around the world.
Why are you passionate about Curamericas Global?
Curamerica’s unique dedication to conducting community-based, community-led projects is inspiring. Their work creates genuine, sustainable changes in underserved communities around the globe. In the future, I hope to work for an organization with the same dedication and passion to improving the lives of others in a self-sustaining fashion.
How are you currently serving Curamericas Global?
As the Development and Communications intern, I am currently researching and applying for state and federal campaigns as well as state solicitation licenses. Additionally, I am creating several information pamphlets for potential donors and volunteers aspiring to fundraise for their expeditions. Along with several other interns, I update and maintain our various social media outlets including the Curamericas blog.
What are your long-term aspirations?
I hope to join the pursuit of universal human rights through either nonprofit work or with the US Department of State.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
In my spare time I love to read, run, travel, and explore downtown Raleigh with friends and family!
Julie Pantelakos
School/Degree: North Carolina State University
Are you involved with any other humanitarian organizations?
No, I unfortunately am not.
Why are you passionate about Curamericas Global?
I am passionate about Curamericas because I love what this organization does. I am so glad I am volunteering for this company and I look forward to learning more about it.
How are you currently serving Curamericas Global?
I am helping Curamericas Global find more ways to market the organization, and I am helping out with their social media.
What are your long-term aspirations?
My long-term aspirations are that I want to eventually go to graduate school and find a very good job dealing with marketing.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I enjoy going to the beach, going on runs and painting.
Hunter Alcorn
School/Degree: Ravenscroft High School/Hampden-Sydney College
Are you involved with any other humanitarian organizations?
No, not outside of donations.
Why are you passionate about Curamericas Global?
Global health is a serious issue, and I like seeing local people actively doing things to help.
How are you currently serving Curamericas Global?
I am working in the office and helping with organization.
What are your long-term aspirations?
For me, the next step is college at Hampden-Sydney. Then, I hope to attend law school and establish a career as a corporate lawyer.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I enjoy golfing, skeet shooting, and fishing.
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