[BikeLongmont] Fw: Looking for a Mechanic to go to Africa

[Lauren Greenfield]

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Anyone feeling the urge to make a move (and a difference) in life?

Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 4:15 PM
Subject: Looking for a Mechanic to go to Africa


> Hello Everyone,
>
> First off, I want to thank everyone for helping to make the League of
> American Bicyclist Conference so successful. It was very helpful for me to
> meet and talk with you all and to hear about the many different bike
> programs out there.
>
> The reason why I am writing is to post a job opportunity.  I am with
Global
> Alliance for Africa. We are initiating a vocational training program for
> teenagers orphaned by HIV/AIDS centered around bicycle repair,
maintenance,
> and sales.  The pilot program will be started in Arusha, Tanzania in June
of
> 2005.
>
> We are still looking for the right western mechanic to come over and
assist
> us and work with our partners to get this program going.  Attached is the
> job description and skill requirements.
>
> Mainly we are looking for a dynamic person to teach bicycle repair and
> maintenance to kids - someone who will also be a  strong mentor and role
> model, and who is interested in being a big part of the beginnings of an
> exciting new project!
>
> If you yourself are interested, or know of anyone who might be interested,
> or if you have any questions regarding the position, the project, or
> anything at all, please contact me.
>
> Thanks again for a great conference - it really was very valuable to us
and
> to what we are trying to do!
>
> Samantha Dwyer
> Global Alliance for Africa
> Chicago Outreach Program Officer
> 703 W. Monroe St.
> Chicago, IL 60661
> 312.382.0607
> sdwyer at globalallianceafrica.org
>
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