• Caux Interns Programme
• Caux Scholars Program
• Internship with Initiatives of Change, USA
• [Volunteer opportunity] Dining room Manager
• Volunteer Opportunity as Senior dining room shift leader

Caux Interns Programme

The Caux Interns Programme offers the possibility of doing an internship in Caux for energetic, self-starting young adults seeking experience leading international work teams of volunteers during the summer. More information is available at the Caux website.

Costs:

Board and lodging are fully covered, but Interns are expected to fund their travel costs to and from Caux. As the Caux centre is charitably funded through the contributions of many volunteers' time, talents and money, any financial contribution you are able to raise for your stay will be greatly appreciated.

Requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years old by June 2011 but no more than 30 years, and with a good command of English and preferably another language. French is especially useful (and is a requirement for work in the reception). Previous leadership and organisational experience is an advantage, as are skills related to the areas of service.

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Caux Scholars Program

Transforming conflict: From personal to global change

Applied studies in peacemaking

Every summer since 1991, twenty young students from around the world get together in Initiatives of Change's Mountain House to learn about conflict resolution. Through class sessions, sharing with their fellow students and participating in the Initiatives of Change conferences, the Caux Scholars learn how to welcome personal change in order to initiate a global change for peace.

The Caux Scholars Program is now accepting applications for the 2012 summer program. You can download the 2012 application form here. See also news from the 2010 course by clicking here.  2011 CSP Faculty>> 

The four weeks course will hold approximately 40 hours of academic classes, six to seven hours per week of “Service for Leadership” practical work, a field trip to Geneva and full participation in the Caux Forum for Human Security.

The Caux Scholars Program focuses on the moral and spiritual dimensions of peacebuilding and on the relationship between individual transformation and change in the world. It offers students conflict analysis tools and resolution skills. Students have the opportunity to explore the role individuals can play in bringing healing and in building a future where peace, justice and individual freedom flourish. The course examines the personal, religious, social and cultural factors which create and sustain conflict, as well as how to deal with differences.

Conflict transformation and analysis, trauma healing and justice, leadership and culture will continue to be major learning components of the course. Environmental degradation, wounded memories, armed conflict and economic, cultural and religious factors are some of the main causes of human insecurity. For one week, Caux Scholars will have the chance to interact with peacebuilders and representatives from international organizations as they address these issues.

Now with 20 years of history, CSP has 339 alumni from 88 countries. Alumni are active in many areas of life—academics, politics, international organizations, grassroots initiatives.

The cost of the course is $3,200.

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Internship with Initiatives of Change, USA

Initiatives of Change USA offers a three-month international internship in Richmond, Virginia, starting in September 2012. This opportunity is specifically directed to the IofC global network of emerging leaders.

Training for presenters and dialogue facilitators (Photo: Rob Corcoran)

Initiatives of Change USA is committed to inspiring, equipping and engaging a new generation of trustbuilders. Through its program Hope in the Cities, it has helped transform Richmond, Virginia, from a city that has historically symbolized division to a place that is modeling interracial dialogue and community change that is recognized nationally and internationally.

Where: The intern will base in Richmond, Virginia at the national IofC office. Washington, DC is included in the immediate field of operation. (Other travel opportunities in the US are limited.)

Application deadline: June 30

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[Volunteer opportunity] Dining room Manager

We are seeking dining room managers for the Initiatives of Change international conferences in Caux, Switzerland. You will team up with another dining room manager to manage this department for one month during July or August. You will also be involved during the year in planning and preparing the dining room department. However, this work can be undertaken in your home country.

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[Volunteer opportunity] Senior dining room shift leader

We are introducing the role of senior dining room shift leader during the Initiatives of Change international conferences in Caux, Switzerland. He/She will be accountable to the Dining room manager, and will lead, on a rostered basis, a service team of conference participants. The senior dining room shift leader will lead this team in conjunction with the junior intern leader. 12 Positions available.Closing date for applications is 30 April 2012. 

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