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WCC Internships Programme

The World Council of Churches has just welcomed six young people (aged 18-30) who are now working as interns in its Geneva offices for a period of 12 months. There are three new internships coming up. They will start in January 2005, going until March 2006, including the upcoming WCC assembly in February 2006 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The programmatic profile of these internships has not yet been decided but, most likely, this will be done by April 2004.

We look for interns who are committed to the ideals of the ecumenical movement, to bring their energy, commitment, and fresh vision to a concentrated and specific work assignment. For the WCC interns represent the potential of the ecumenical movement, and its search for a renewed vocation. Interns bring valuable experiences to the WCC at the same time as they go through several modules of ecumenical learning. The WCC internships Programme prepares young people to continue their ecumenical involvement beyond the internship, involving young people in their churches.

WCC Youth internships are usually for periods of 12 months. The interns are assigned a task within one area of the WCC programmes. They carry this out in co-operation with programme staff, one of whom will supervise each intern.

Qualifications

  • Interns should be aged between 18 to 30 years at the time of beginning the internship.
  • Have strong ecumenical involvement at the national and/or regional level, and be prepared to return to that involvement after the internship.
  • Be able to work in English. Knowledge of one of the other WCC's working languages (French, Spanish or German) is desirable.
  • Be able to work with flexibility in a multi-cultural environment is an advantage.
  • Have the capacity and willingness to handle administrative tasks.
  • Have computer skills.
  • Have good communication skills (spoken, but also written).

    • Additional qualifications will be indicated when the next internships are announced.

    The WCC is responsible for the following benefits:

  • Interns are paid a living allowance comparable with a student allowance, and in keeping with general practice amongst international organisations in Geneva.
  • Economy travel to Geneva and return home.
  • All costs associated with visas and work permit.
  • Cost of bringing a reasonable amount of personal items and effects that are not included in airline allowances.
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    Applications
    Please note that there is no application form for the Youth internships Programme. The application should include:

  • A clear indication of which internship is of interest to you.
  • A description of yourself.
  • Your motivation for wanting to undertake the internship.
  • A short Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages) where you list your school, professional and voluntary experiences. Please remember to include your date of birth, the name of your Church, the languages you speak and write, and your involvement from churches and ecumenical organisations here.
  • A fax number and e-mail address for quick communication.
  • A recommendation from your church
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    Applications should be addressed to:
    WCC Youth (Internships)
    P O Box 2100
    1211 Geneva 2
    E-mail: WCC Contact
    Phone: +41 22 791 6044
    Fax: +41 22 791 6409
    Switzerland
    www.ecumenicalyouth.org