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<P>Some list members (or perhaps their students) might be interested in the
following volunteer position with Amnesty International</P>
<P>Voluntary position at the International Secretariat Program: Europe and
Central Asia Program *Team:* Turkey</P>
<P>*Allowance:* Travel and lunch expenses</P>
<P>*Duration:* 6 months preferably</P>
<P>*Hours/Days per week: *2 days preferably</P>
<P>*Location:* Clerkenwell, central London</P>
<P>*Languages required:* English; Turkish</P>
<P>*Closing date: *25 November 2007</P>
<P>*Starting date: *11 December 2007</P>
<P>*Ref. no:* VOLECA/07/10</P>
<P>*Role profile and competencies:*</P>
<P>*TURKEY TEAM - VOLUNTEER TASK LIST *</P>
<P>The Turkey team has a vacancy for a volunteer to assist the Researcher and
Campaigner in their daily work.</P>
<P>This volunteer placement offers the following opportunities:</P>
<P>Contributing to work which will have a direct impact on Amnesty
International's campaigning goals Developing an understanding of the structure
of Amnesty International as a movement Gaining research experience Learning
about campaigning strategies and activities Using relevant language skills
(including English, Turkish, other languages as relevant)</P>
<P>Working with the Researcher and Campaigner, the volunteer's main tasks
will</P>
<P>include:</P>
<P>Press monitoring</P>
<P>Some internet research</P>
<P>Liaising as appropriate with AI members and external partners Providing
general campaign support to the team Administrative support</P>
<P>The volunteer will need to be available for 2 days per week. Ideally the
volunteer will be able to commit to at least six months' work.</P>
<P>*Essential skills and experience*</P>
<P>Excellent spoken and written English</P>
<P>Excellent spoken and written Turkish</P>
<P>Familiarity with computer word processing, databases, internet Strong
organizational skills Willingness to undertake administrative work Ability to
work independently Methodical approach and attention to detail Good
inter-personal and communication skills Interest in and knowledge of human
rights Commitment to working in a multi-cultural and diverse environment
Understanding of equal opportunity principles and commitment to apply them in
daily work</P>
<P>*Desirable skills and experience *</P>
<P>Some knowledge of campaigning organizations and AI's work Experience of
working on human rights issues Knowledge of Turkey</P>
<P>*Conflicts of interest policy *</P>
<P>The effectiveness of Amnesty International's work is dependant largely on the
accuracy of our information and the impartial and objective manner in which we
report on and campaign against human rights abuses and violations. To this end
and to ensure our credibility, it is crucial that we are also perceived by
others as being impartial and objective. For most people applying for work
within Amnesty International there is no conflict of interest. However, if you
do think there may be a conflict of interest (perceived or otherwise) in your
case then please tell us in your application form of any issues you think may be
relevant. These could, for example, include activities or membership/affiliation
with organizations in conflict with the aims and objectives of Amnesty
International. This information will then be considered and we may wish to
discuss this with you in greater detail.</P>
<P>*Equal opportunities policy*</P>
<P>The International Secretariat of Amnesty International is committed to a
comprehensive policy of Cultural Diversity and Equal Opportunities in which
individuals are selected and treated solely on the basis of their relevant
merits and abilities and are given equal opportunities within the Secretariat.
All staff, whether paid or voluntary, will work collectively and individually
within the terms and intentions of the Cultural Diversity and Equal
Opportunities Policy to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others
from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and
respected.</P>
<P>Volunteers are required to comply with AI's policy and rules relating to
Health and Safety, Cultural Diversity and Equal Opportunities and with its
security regulations.Amnesty International actively promotes equal
opportunities. *If you have a disability, please contact the** **Volunteer</P>
<P>Coordinator** to discuss particular requirements. *</P>
<P>Applying for this vacancy:</P>
<P>The application form is available in Word <</FONT><A
href="http://www.amnesty.org/resources/pdf/jobs/volunteer_application_form.doc"><U><FONT
color=#0000ff
size=4>http://www.amnesty.org/resources/pdf/jobs/volunteer_application_form.doc</U></FONT></A><FONT
size=4>>or</P>
<P>PDF<http://www.amnesty.org/resources/pdf/jobs/volunteer_application_form.pdf>formats.</P>
<P>Please return your application form by email to: <A
href="mailto:volunteering@amnesty.org">volunteering@amnesty.org</A></P>
<P>In the subject line write 'volunteer position' and the relevant reference
number.</P>
<P>Alternatively, print the application form off and post or fax it to:</P>
<P>The Volunteer Coordinator</P>
<P>Human Resources Program</P>
<P>Amnesty International</P>
<P>1 Easton Street</P>
<P>London</P>
<P>WC1X 0DW</P>
<P>Fax number: (0044) (020) 7 956 1157</P>
<P>Please note that due to the high numbers of applications we regret that we
are unable to answer individual queries in relation to volunteering posts or on
the progress of individual applications. Please assume that if you have not been
contacted within 6 weeks after the closing date your application has been
unsuccessful on this occasion.</P>
<P>Visas will be arranged for successful candidates after appointment only.</P>
<P>-- </P>
<P>Howard Eissenstat</P>
<P>Department of History</P>
<P>Seton Hall University</P>
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