Deadline: As soon as possible
Location(s)
United States of America
Overview
Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI) keeps the people affected by conflicts at the center of peacebuilding. It is our mission to build local skills for peace and promote mediation worldwide. Our approach emphasizes inclusivity and cultural competency. Our multi-disciplinary practitioners uncover and address the many contexts of conflict, including the impact of trauma on communities. Peace is a process.
Details
Intern/Volunteer Opportunities
Currently, there are no current positions available. However, if you are interested in getting involved with MBBI as a volunteer or an intern, please let us know. MBBI accepts internship applications on a rolling basis. When no internship opportunities are listed above, you may provide a resume/CV, two references, and cover letter that explains your interest in interning for MBBI as well as your availability (calendar dates & hours per week) to Benjamin Lutz, Communications & Operations Manager. Applications that do not include a resume/CV will not be considered.
Volunteering opportunities with MBBI help you gain work experience and develop personal and professional confidence in the workplace. Through your work with MBBI, you will have access to a global network of peacebuilders. This is in addition to the possibilities to participate in and engage with Regional and Working Groups, Projects, and Committees. MBBI interns also enjoy mentorship opportunities with other professionals in their desired career, observe and interact with role models, and create a more impressive, well-balanced resume. Most importantly, working with MBBI allows interns to connect theories, ideas, and dreams with best practice models.
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Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
MBBI Internship Benefits
Volunteering opportunities with MBBI help you gain work experience and develop personal and professional confidence in the workplace. Through your work with MBBI, you will have access to a global network of peacebuilders. This is in addition to the possibilities to participate in and engage with Regional and Working Groups, Projects, and Committees. MBBI interns also enjoy mentorship opportunities with other professionals in their desired career, observe and interact with role models, and create a more impressive, well-balanced resume. Most importantly, working with MBBI allows interns to connect theories, ideas, and dreams with best practice models.
Skills gained through volunteering with MBBI:
- Oral and Written Communication
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Collaborative approaches
- Decision-making
- Fundraising
- Training
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.