Internship with SWB!

In August I will be moving to Granada, Nicaragua to be a long-term intern with Soccer Without Borders. Soccer Without Borders is an NGO whose mission is to use soccer as a tool for positive change in the lives of marginalized youth. SWB values the inherent potential of all young people and the unifying potential of soccer. Throughout the world, Soccer Without Borders combines soccer instruction with life skills education and gives thousands of young people the opportunity to reap the benefits of being involved in team sports.

The project site where I will be working is called T.E.A.M. Granada (trabajando en equipo aprendemos más). The site works exclusively with girls and offers them many opportunities to get involved with soccer: leagues, practices, futsal and an annual camp. Additionally, events ranging from movie night to girls night are hosted at the office throughout the week.



As a long term intern I will be working with the local staff on programming, administrative duties, special events and hosting short term volunteers.

I am really excited to start this internship! It combines so many of my passions: soccer, Latin America, Spanish, social service and cultural exchange. I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to be able to apply so many of my passions in such a worthwhile environment.

Until August, I will be busy preparing for the year and fundraising. My goal is to fundraise $6000 before leaving. If you participate online be sure to indicate on the online note section that your contribution is on behalf of Lindsey Whitford.

Thank you so much to people you have already gotten involved and to people who plan to do so! I really appreciate your participation and support.