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Caux Interns Programme

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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. Details for 2012 will follow when available.

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

Caux Scholars

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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Conference assistants for the Caux Forum

Join the 2012 Human Security Forum team – building a coalition of conscience...

The Caux Forum envisions a worldwide coalition of conscience committed to the transformation of attitudes and relationships, and to decision-making guided by a holistic understanding of human security, grounded in relationships of trust.

Are you interested in serving this vision?

The 2012 Caux Forum is the last in a series of five, and will mark the beginning of a new phase. It will offer a platform for people to gather from around the world and craft the next part of a concrete strategy for addressing the root causes of human insecurity. To make this possible, we need a skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated Forum support group. These positions are not remunerated, and each team
member will need to fund their own travel to Caux, but expenses during the Forum will be fully covered.

Key qualities and competencies (for all applicants):

  • Willingness to take initiative
  • Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
  • (Preferably) Experience in Caux and/or with Initiatives of Change generally
  • Excellent English (written and spoken)
  • French highly desirable, as well as any other foreign languages
  • Ability and willingness to work under pressure
  • Energy for 10 long days of engaging, stimulating work
  • A passion for the issues

Availability

  • At least 2-3 hours/wk from the end of February until the Forum
  • Full availability from July 5-16 to attend the Forum in Caux, Switzerland.
The Forum Support Group will be divided into two teams:

MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS (3 PEOPLE) and LOGISTICS (4 PEOPLE)

Applications close GMT 17h00 on 13 February 2012.

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Head of Department / Team Leader in Caux

This message is addressed to people who have been in Caux, preferably doing an Intern programme, but if not, at least who have a good knowledge of the place and a belief in and personal experience of the ideas of IofC.

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Since 1946 the departments of the conference centre have been run by volunteers from all over the world. In most cases department heads have been in place for many years, becoming experts in their field. Most people running these departments are now over 60 years of age. They are willing to continue in the short term and are keen to pass on their responsibilities to younger people. The departments that will need a new manager are the following:

  • Room allocation: 1
  • Housekeeping: 2
  • Reception/telephone: 2 (A good knowledge of French and possibly German is necessary)
  • Kitchen: 2
  • Diet kitchen: 1
  • Economat: 2
  • Technical team: 2
  • Flowers: 2
  • Kindergarten: 2

If you are not sure what these jobs involve, please ask us and we shall send you some information. Are you someone who could become a manager of one of these departments?

A minimum three-year commitment is required, with a presence of at least 4 weeks each summer. During the first year you will be inducted and trained in this role.

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