Become An Agent of Change
Become part of a global solution to world-wide poverty and deforestation. 

Make a difference in the lives of rural poor around the world by becoming an advocate for Floresta in your own community.  Your voice coupled with our message can help bring hope and healing to thousands of indigenous people.

Get Involved!
On October 9, 2010 Floresta will host the Planting Hope Gala at the La Jolla Marriott. This elegant evening will make a tremendous impact toward transforming the lives of the rural poor financially, spiritually, and environmentally.
 
We would love your help in any of the following areas:
 
1. Sponsorship
2. Donations (gift certificates, services, etc.)
3. Volunteer
 
Contact Kate McElhinney at kate@floresta.org to find out more!

Grant Writing Intern

Floresta / Plant With Purpose, an environmental nonprofit organization that helps the rural poor through community development, seeks a Grant Writing and journalism intern for the spring semester. The intern will assist the Grant Writer with the following duties:

Responsibilities:
-Researching potential foundations and grant opportunities
-Writing letters of inquiry for funding and completing grant request applications
-Managing grant funding opportunity database
-Writing weekly blog posts

Requirements:
-Competent computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint and Word, Apple Pages
-Excellent internet research proficiency
-Adaptability
-Creativity
-Detail oriented and organized
-Strong writing and proofreading skills
-Good organizational communication
-Preferably working toward a degree in non-profit management, fundraising, and/or, journalism
-A heart for helping the poor
-Knowledge/experience in Community Development a plus

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to corbyn@floresta.org.

Public Relations and Events Intern

Floresta / Plant With Purpose, an environmental nonprofit organization that helps the rural poor through reforestation efforts, seeks a Public Relations and Events intern for the spring semester. The intern will assist the Marketing Coordinator with the following duties.

Responsibilities:
-Compile and maintain lists of media contacts
-Write and edit news releases
-Post events to online calendars and websites
-Maintain clip file
-Proofread all documents and collateral
-Support for special events, including annual gala
-Write weekly blog posts
-Monitor HARO pitches
-Help write and email pitches
-Make calls to the media
-Assist in maintaining social networking sites

Requirements:
-Proficient computer skills- Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint
and Word
-Basic knowledge of Dreamweaver a plus
-Highly accurate and organized
-Excellent writing and proofreading skills
-Good communication skills
-Preferably working toward a degree in public relations, marketing
or a related field
-A heart for helping the poor

Please send your resume and cover letter to Corbyn Small at
corbyn@floresta.org.

Visit www.plantwithpurpose.org or www.plantwithpurpose.blogspot.com to learn more about our work.