Description

DEPLOYMENT DATES AND LENGTH ARE FLEXIBLE AND ON-GOING YEAR-ROUND.

Be trained in the USA, and then practice nonviolence and de-escalation of conflict in the Occupied Territories (West Bank/Palestine). International Peace Teams work with local communities; from walking children to school, to monitoring military checkpoints, we do what it takes to support local nonviolent efforts led by Palestinian leaders.

Training Begins in January 2012; required Training and Teambuilding located in Michigan is in February!

MPT is an international organization that trains people from all walks of life (and increasingly, all areas of the world) in nonviolence and conflict intervention skills. Our Peace Teams work with communities to reduce violence and support human rights in areas of conflict worldwide. Our teams are trained to use various conflict intervention techniques (including protective accompaniment, observation, documentation, inter-positioning and more) to respond to requests for help from communities who wish to reduce violence. We also build awareness of nonviolence techniques and way of life, and awareness of the conflict or war zones we serve.

Qualifications: - No experience necessary - Willing to train in nonviolent communication and nonviolent action skills, teambuilding, conflict intervention. - A commitment to nonviolence and peace. - Willingness/commitment to raise awareness about the conflict and nonviolence upon return.

Length of Commitment: - Deployment: 3 weeks to 3 months, year-round

Training: 3 month program remotely via email/phone, plus two 3+ day training retreats during that time.

Costs: MPT Facilitates individual and Team fundraising, so it is possible to go on a team with no cost to you.

MOST OFTEN TEAM MEMBERS ARE SUPPORTED BY DONATIONS AND THERE IS NO COST OUT OF POCKET TO THE TEAM MEMBERS. Teams cooperate to raise the money in their communities to fund the trip.

WE HAVE A LONGSTANDING PROGRAM AND CAN HELP YOU GO ON A TEAM WITH NO COST TO YOU!!!

3 weeks: Approx. USD 1100 plus airfare; USD 400 for training

(The estimate above includes food, lodging/utilities, in-country transport, support services from MPT Home, cell phones, and more. Also included before deployment: training, including training retreat & teambuilding weekends in Michigan, food and lodging, phone and email support, fundraising assistance, MPT Library access for study, and more.)

1 - 3 months: Costs are scaled back if you can make a longer commitment- Contact us for more information.

Highlights

Nonviolence Training Program Included; no experience necessary; all applicants considered.

Volunteer Abroad on flexible schedule year-round, from 3 weeks to 12 weeks.

Fulfilling life experience and teamwork experience, also a great resume builder.

Qualifications

No experience in nonviolent action required; we train all participants from every walk of life (students, retirees, teachers, clergy, businesspeople, those between jobs, and more).

Intern Types

Languages

• Hebrew
• English
• Arabic

Cost in US$:

Varies depending on length of stay; possible to go on a team with NO OUT OF POCKET COSTS to the volunteer. All Teams do consciousness-raising and fundraising work together with the support of MPT prior to going on a Team.

Cost Includes:

• Travel while in host country
• Housing
• Food
• Living stipend
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials pre-departure
• Written materials abroad

Program Fees Include:

Training, orientation to deployment area
Teamwork training and development for your group
Support while in country from staff and volunteers
An experienced group member in-country
Debriefing upon return, continued opportunities for support

After your first deployment, for qualified team members, the opportunity to become a long-term teach Anchor with some paid expenses (1-2 years commitment-- ONLY for returned/experienced team members).

Credit Available

yes

Salary/Pay

Unpaid, but we will help you cover expenses. Ask for more information.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

American, European, Canadian, Australian, Asian, Worldwide, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 2-6

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 Week to process application; 4+ Months Training

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

Michigan Peace Team's Mission Statement

Michigan Peace Team pursues peace through active nonviolence in place of conflict. Our Vision is to seek a just world grounded in nonviolence and respect for the sacred interconnectedness of all life. Our Goals is recruiting, training, and placing Peace Teams both domestically and internationally. Educating the public to the vision and practice of nonviolence, particularly as it relates to nonviolent conflict intervention. Cooperating, supporting, and participating with local peace and justice groups, particularly as it relates to our Mission. Providing training in active nonviolence designed for the specific needs of the participants.

Year Founded

1993