The Chiapas Peace House receives Volunteers to train and orient them to social justice and peace issues of the conflictive region. After a period of one to three months the volunteer selects a project through a range of not-profit organizations in Chiapas. The nature of the work depends on the skills and interests of the volunteer and the needs of the NGO. Placements include women’s issues, indigenous weaving cooperative, human rights and mediation, media, workshops and theater for women, photography, work with street children, agriculture, medicinal herbs and women’s health. Requirements: One to three months previous Latin America experience, conversational Spanish, good physical condition, willing to live in community setting, interpersonal communication skills, knowledge of historical and political history of the region preferred.

The National Campaign for a Peace Tax Fund is a non-profit organization established to pass the Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund Bill in Congress. This bill would allow taxpayers who are conscientiously opposed to any participation in war to pay their taxes into a special fund to be used for non-military purposes only. NCTPF advocates for a Peace Tax Fund by direct lobbying and organizing grassroots support for this legislation through our website, newsletter, action alerts, local activist network, and network of endorsing organizations. NCTPF seeks a volunteer to work as the Outreach/Development Assistant to provide program and administrative assistance to the two full time staff. Program responsibilities, which comprise of about half of the job description, are flexible and could include grant writing, lobbying, public speaking/travel, writing and editing for newsletter and website, designing outreach materials, coordinating with local organizers, designing web-based campaigns, and distributing e-mail action alerts. Administrative responsibilities (other half of the job description) are less flexible and include data entry, answering the phone, filling literature orders, and other administrative tasks as they arise. Requirements: A basic understanding of conscientious objection and sympathy for those who feel they cannot cooperate with a system contrary to their beliefs, basic computer skills, interest and ability to learn new computer programs, strong organizational skills, and ability to work both independently and with others.
www.peacetaxfund.org

The Finger Lake Restorative Justice Center has been working since 1999 to redress harm, restore peace, and build safe communities through education, advocacy, and implementation of restorative justice principles and practices in criminal justice systems, schools and other settings throughout western New York. Restorative Justice is a process whereby the parties with a stake in an offense come together to resolve collectively how to deal with the aftermath of the offense and its implications for the future. The Center is a 501c3 nonprofit that trains volunteers to conduct restorative justice circles and conferences and educates the public about humane approaches to resolving conflict. We are seeking a Restorative Justice Facilitator to assist the Executive Director in handling program responsibilities, volunteer supervision, strategic planning, organizational matters and office duties. Opportunity to be trained in Community Conferencing and Peacemaking Circle facilitation. Requirements: Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals and groups, strong verbal and written communication skills, strong computer skills, well organized, flexible about work schedule, valid driver’s license.
www.flrjc.org

The Europe Region of the World Student Christian Federation, a global fellowship of Christian students committed to dialogue, ecumenism, social justice and peace, seeks a Publications Intern and/or Central European Subregion Coordinator, to work in the Regional Office. Tasks for the Publications Intern include: editing and copy-editing texts for the region's publications, fundraising for the publications, managing subscriptions, advertisements and distribution, bookkeeping and handling of the publication’s bank account(s), and participation in WSCF events. Tasks for the CESR coordinator include networking (visiting the movements in Central Europe), participation in the CESR governing board, overseeing preparation of two annual seminars and the publication of the annual anthology, general administration and fundraising (grant writing, bookkeeping, managing bank account), public relations, and cooperation with the language and leadership training program in Eastern and South Eastern Europe. These are two separate half-time positions which may or may not be filled by a single person. As all activities are international in scope, the working language of the project is English. Requirements: native English speaker, previous experience in journalism or writing/editing strongly preferred, knowledge of one of the Central European languages helpful, previous experience living in Central Europe an advantage, knowledge of or interest in ecumenical issues and questions of inter-church and inter-faith relationships, active involvement in church structures strongly preferred, B.A. or equivalent, basic computer literacy, outstanding organizational skills (previous experience in leadership or supervisory capacity strongly recommended), ability to work independently with minimal supervision, age 21-30, willingness to travel.
www.wscf-europe.org
www.wscf-cesr.org

The D.C. Employment Justice Center (EJC) is seeking a Policy Associate to join our team. The EJC is a small nonprofit organization located in the heart of Washington, D.C., that assists low-wage workers with their employment-related problems. We take on issues through a combination of direct legal services, legislative advocacy, and community organizing and education. The Associate will spend most of his/her time engaged in advocacy and organizing, while also supporting our legal service work. The Associate will have the opportunity to do a wide variety of “meaty” work, from meeting with community members and D.C. Council members, to drafting testimony, to do client intakes, to attending rallies and legislative hearings. Since the EJC opened in September 2000, we’ve been able to assist more than 8000 workers, and through our efforts, workers have gained over $3 million in back wages and other employment benefits. We also have advocated successfully for a number of improvements to the D.C. Code, with governs workplace conditions. Requirements: Ability to work with a variety of people from differing backgrounds, strong research and writing skills, excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects, patience and perseverance, good attention to detail, flexibility and a cooperative spirit, and a commitment to working for social justice. Spanish language skills are a definite plus, though not a requirement.
www.dcejc.org

Musicians without Borders International uses music to build peace through self expression, personal empowerment and common experience. It draws on professional experience to facilitate positive interactions between groups of people and promotes creative responses to conflict, contributing to a culture of peace. The organization seeks a Communications/Operations Assistant. Duties include producing English-language PR materials, collaboratively maintaining newsletter and news pages (English language) website, conducting research relevant to MwB projects and operations, assisting in grant writing, assisting in planning, organizing, and managing missions, conferences and concerts, and sharing in standard office tasks. Other duties reflect the skills of the volunteer and the needs of the organization. Requirements: College education, good English language writing and editing skills, excellent organizational skills, comfort with Windows-based computer applications (experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point essential).Willing to learn the Dutch language. Desirable attributes include second or third language, musical background (e.g. playing instrument, singing, ability to read music), comfort with working with people from different cultures, and commitment to peace and nonviolence.
www.musicianswithoutborders.org
Available summer or fall 2009

RAND (Regional Address for Nonviolent Action) is a small organization which through training courses and networking, promotes nonviolence as a lifestyle and a way of relating. RAND considers nonviolence an important tool of resistance to passive acceptance of inequity in communities as well as to military and violent conflicts. RAND tries to weave together spirituality, societal involvement, and continuous learning. An International Volunteer is invited to join our work especially for the areas of website development, public relations support and press work, creating promotional and information materials, as well as with fundraising development. The volunteer can also accompany us to our trainings in the various Balkan countries and can take part in the informal aspects of the gatherings, possibly to interview the participants. Requirements: Experience or training in areas of website development, public relations work and/or fundraising development. Motivation to promote nonviolence; knowledge about topics such as structural violence and nonviolent resistance and willingness to share, roots in a peace church and willingness to share history and theological background with us; interest in interfaith dialogue, knowledge of Croatian language or willingness to learn quickly; knowledge of German language would be very helpful. Flexibility and adaptability to cultural differences and irregular working hours.
www.rand.hr

Holywell Consultancy is a social economy project established to meet and improve the evaluation and training needs and opportunities for community, public, and private organizations in the northwest area of Northern Ireland and the border counties of the Republic of Ireland. It uses a community development and community relations approach in its work which has ranged from evaluations, consultations, and strategic planning projects, to “good relations workshops” addressing sectarianism and racism. The Holywell Consultancy seeks a Volunteer for research to support the work of the organization (a combination of desk-based as well as with local people and organizations), helping with evaluations to assess the impact of projects in the local community (from environmental and sporting to peace and reconciliation), delivering the “good relations workshop” to organizations, assisting in preparation of reports, and working directly with the client groups. Requirements: College degree in a relevant social sciences area, experience and interest in research, suitable IT skills, general understanding of and interest in community development processes and approaches, interest in the Northern Ireland situation and peace building.
www.holywellconsultancy.com

Musicians without Borders Bosnia and Herzegovina (MwB BiH) strives to enrich lives, broaden cultural engagement and generate civil vitality through innovative music programming that links music and related cultural initiatives to education, social development and peace. MwB BiH works in the heart of the BiH communities using music and arts to facilitate interaction and mobilization of children and young people through participatory processes, providing training, education, tools, advice and support. The organization seeks a volunteer to work as a Program Assistant to provide program and administrative assistance to the four full time staff. Duties include English editing and proofreading, translations, external communication (public speaking, lobbying and travel), writing and editing reports/newsletters/web content, assisting in grant writing, designing outreach material/email/web campaigns and publications. Also assisting in organizing seminars, workshops, meetings or public performances; the volunteer is encouraged to participate in community activities. Requirements: university education, initiative and innovative thinking, excellent organizational and time management skills; tact and diplomacy skills in handling project affairs; ability to adapt to changing priorities, multitasking and meeting deadlines; high degree of analytical accuracy, judgment and ability to work independently; good communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer (MS) proficiency. Desirable attributes include experience and/or education in project management and fundraising; music background; music and arts for social action; strong interpersonal and liaison skills and ability to contribute in a team environment; skills to monitor and evaluate projects. Willingness to learn local language.
www.see-mwb.org

The Movement of Women Dominican-Haitian - MUDHA works in three areas (A) Teacher/Education Worker to teach various subjects including English, curriculum development, recreation and innovative program development, summer camp. The school is located at the Palmarejo Beteye sugar plantation. (B) Legal Aide/Human Rights Worker to assist in the office on Dominican/Haitian human rights issues, strategize and planning, visit Bateyes, documentation work. (C) Health Worker to assist in health needs and education in Bateye communities. Requirements: Near Spanish fluency required. Willing to learn Creole or French is also helpful. Desire to work for social justice and human rights. Ability and desire to work with extremely poor. Positive perspective a mist severe injustice and oppressions. Skills and background experience in one of the three areas MUDHA works in - Teaching, Human Rights, Health.

North Carolina Choices For Youth, is an educational organization devoted to helping young people find and choose lives on the path of peace and service rather than violence and force. We seek a Community Organizer with strong administrative skills. This intern will network with other organizations serving youth, particularly in parts of the state where military recruiting is strong, distribute materials at high schools, connecting with high school students and staff; table at college fairs and at other youth focused venues; assist in the leadership and development of the youth peace club network that is currently being built, work with the committee to develop a materials distribution plan and distribute materials throughout the state. Formed in early 2005, NCCY's mission is to: a) help young people find civilian opportunities for adventure, service, training and jobs, b) work to dispel myths and misinformation about joining the military, c) challenge young people to consider whether participation in war would be consistent with their deepest beliefs, and d) give guidance for documenting conscientious objection to military service. Although our present focus is on opportunities in central North Carolina, our mission extends to the eastern and western parts of the state, and to the southeast region and beyond. So that we can continue expanding and updating our materials, we would like someone who can research the web and network with local agencies to find and document new opportunities for internships, develop and maintain a database for updated youth opportunities, contacts, etc. The intern should expect to perform routine office tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, and provide office support to an advisory committee. The intern will meet regularly with the NCCY committee, and on a weekly basis with a supervisor and other committee members. Requirements: A college degree preferred or experience, good oral and written communication and research skills, able to easily make connections with youth, in particular, as well as parents, high school officials, and various other individuals and groups. Ability to maintain simple databases and use Office suite software is expected. Must have a valid drivers license and be comfortable traveling to various parts of the state. Should be a self-starter and expect to work somewhat independently.

The German branch of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation (Versoehnungsbund), an organization of people believing in nonviolence as a lifestyle and as a method of personal, social, and political change, seeks an International Volunteer to work in the national office as well as on a variety of tasks in other locations in Germany. Duties include assistance in, preparation of, and participation in annual conference, board meetings, summer camps, youth gatherings and other events; support of the peace worker and the international worker; as well as other projects and campaigns. Requirements: Nonviolent convictions; ability to work in a team as well as alone; basic computer skills/knowledge (at least Word, and Excel and/or graphics programs welcomed); basic grasp of spoken and written German helpful and willingness to learn more at the start of term; communication skills; flexibility, initiative and creativity; willingness to work in different locations in Germany. Experience in publicity and/or event planning helpful.
www.versoehnungsbund.de

1144. Washington, DC

Jubilee USA Network is made up of almost 70 organizations around the country working together for definitive debt cancellation for impoverished countries. Jubilee USA seeks an Program Assistant to work closely with the staff in designing and implementing grassroots campaigns. Duties include office management and logistical help, research, creating campaign materials, supporting a legislative network of volunteers, public speaking, updating the website, attending DC coalition meetings and working with the press. This position is flexible enough to suit the interests and skills of the volunteer. Some general office work will be expected. Requirements: Must exhibit a deep commitment to social and economic justice for all peoples., flexible, creative and selfmotivated, able to work well with people of and diverse constituencies, excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of contemporary international economic issues and grassroots organizing and/or advocacy experience is a plus, basic computer skills and knowledge required, experience in Africa, Latin America or Asia is desired.
www.jubileeusa.org