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Bonner Partner > American Friends Service Committee

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American Friends Service Committee


Address:

1501 Cherry St

Philadelphia, PA 19102 

 

Website: afsc.org

 

Contact Information

Lead Contact: Denise Davis, Program Coordinator

Contact Phone: 215 241-7016

Contact Email: ddavis@afsc.org

 

Organization Description: The American Friends Service Committee is a practical expression of the faith of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Committed to the principles of nonviolence and justice, it seeks in its work and witness to draw on the transforming power of love, human and divine. We recognize that the leadings of the Spirit and the principles of truth found through Friends' experience and practice are not the exclusive possession of any group. Thus, the AFSC draws into its work people of many faiths and backgrounds who share the values that animate its life and who bring to it a rich variety of experiences and spiritual insights.

This AFSC community works to transform conditions and relationships both in the world and in ourselves, which threaten to overwhelm what is precious in human beings. We nurture the faith that conflicts can be resolved nonviolently, that enmity can be transformed into friendship, strife into cooperation, poverty into well-being, and injustice into dignity and participation. We believe that ultimately goodness can prevail over evil, and oppression in all its many forms can give way. 

 

 

Issue Area(s):

  • International
  • Community development 
  • Religious Service

 

Type(s) of Bonner Partnership Connections:

  • Alternative Break Site
  • Internship opportunity
  • Resource Provider

 


Internship Position


Internship Description

Internship opportunities to work on the China Summer Program, the Mexico Youth Summer Project or other projects of the Latin America and Caribbean Programs are available.

 

THE CHINA SUMMER WORKCAMP brings together young people from the United States, Japan, South Korea, and China to teach local middle-school students and work together with them on joint environmental projects. The workcamp will take place in rural Hunan Province, in the town of Xiaoshicun (Little Stone Village). 

Participant responsibilities include: Working: Participants will participate in field projects aimed at promoting environmental protection in the local community. Meeting: Participants will join a committee, which will meet regularly to manage daily issues at the workcamp. Studying: Participants will give presentations and take part in group discussions on social issues related to the workcamp. Participants will undertake field research and write brief reports on a related topic of their choosing. Teaching: Participants will teach at least two classes a day based on their skills and expertise. American participants will focus on English language instruction. Each participant will teach classes with approximately 20-30 students, ranging from ages 13-18. Their English level is extremely limited, so non-Chinese speaking participants will have to be creative in class content and presentation. For more information on the China Work Camp go to www.pym.org/workcamp/China/china/china/htm

 

THE MEXICO SUMMER YOUTH PROJECT is a wonderful opportunity for youth from different countries of the Americas, Europe, and the indigenous communities of Sierra Norte de Puebla , Mexico, to work together on community projects; share from their diverse cultures and experiences; and learn ways to address the political, ecological, and economic challenges of their present and their future. 

The project has been has been carried out continuously since 1939.

Our partner organization in Mexico is Service, Development and Peace, A.C.(SEDEPAC), a Mexican NGO devolved out of AFSC's work in Mexico. Interested applicants from European and Latinoamerican countries should get in touch with them. 

For more information on the Mexico Summer Project go to

www.afsc.org/mexicosummer/htm

 

 

Internship Start/End Dates:

Application Process: Interested individuals need to fill an application form and submit by the deadline.  For informatin on the China Program check www.pym.org/workcamp/Pages/china.htm  or contact ChinaWorkcamp@pym.org   For further information about the Mexico Program, please contact mexicosummer@afsc.org or check the website: http://www.afsc.org/latinamerica/int/mexicosummer.htm.  Applicants must be proficient in Spanish. 

 

 

Application Deadline:

Stipend Provided? No

 

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