[Bilimsel Haber] Volunteer Position with Amnesty International

[Onur Inal]

Some list members (or perhaps their students) might be interested in the
following volunteer position with Amnesty International

Voluntary position at the International Secretariat Program: Europe and
Central Asia Program *Team:* Turkey

*Allowance:* Travel and lunch expenses

*Duration:* 6 months preferably

*Hours/Days per week: *2 days preferably

*Location:* Clerkenwell, central London

*Languages required:* English; Turkish

*Closing date: *25 November 2007

*Starting date: *11 December 2007

*Ref. no:* VOLECA/07/10

*Role profile and competencies:*

*TURKEY TEAM - VOLUNTEER TASK LIST *

The Turkey team has a vacancy for a volunteer to assist the Researcher
and Campaigner in their daily work.

This volunteer placement offers the following opportunities:

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)

Working with the Researcher and Campaigner, the volunteer's main tasks
will

include:

Press monitoring

Some internet research

Liaising as appropriate with AI members and external partners Providing
general campaign support to the team Administrative support

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.

*Essential skills and experience*

Excellent spoken and written English

Excellent spoken and written Turkish

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

*Desirable skills and experience *

Some knowledge of campaigning organizations and AI's work Experience of
working on human rights issues Knowledge of Turkey

*Conflicts of interest policy *

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.

*Equal opportunities policy*

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.

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

Coordinator** to discuss particular requirements. *

Applying for this vacancy:

The application form is available in Word <
<http://www.amnesty.org/resources/pdf/jobs/volunteer_application_form.do
c>
http://www.amnesty.org/resources/pdf/jobs/volunteer_application_form.doc
>or

PDF<http://www.amnesty.org/resources/pdf/jobs/volunteer_application_form
.pdf>formats.

Please return your application form by email to:
volunteering at amnesty.org

In the subject line write 'volunteer position' and the relevant
reference number.

Alternatively, print the application form off and post or fax it to:

The Volunteer Coordinator

Human Resources Program

Amnesty International

1 Easton Street

London

WC1X 0DW

Fax number: (0044) (020) 7 956 1157

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.

Visas will be arranged for successful candidates after appointment only.

-- 

Howard Eissenstat

Department of History

Seton Hall University

 

 

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