Download application form and email or mail completed form to WYA Asia Pacific (contact info in application)
The Asia Pacific Internship Program is open to all World Youth Alliance members in the Asia Pacific region between the ages of 16 and 30.
Internships are voluntary and may be done on a part or full-time basis. All internships will be coordinated and supervised by the Regional Director of Operations of the Asia Pacific office. WYAAP has free housing for interns who wish to stay at the WYAAP house. We do not provide for airfare or personal expenses, but an intern may apply for a scholarship to avail of a basic amount of stipend to help cover costs when already working us. You may download the scholarship application form and send it together with the internship application form.
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Objectives
1. To identify and train young leaders to communicate articulately on behalf of the intrinsic dignity of the human person and a culture of life
2. To develop a vocabulary with which to engage the international community and larger culture on issues relating to the dignity of the person, human rights, and integral development
3. To provide work-related experience to members of the World Youth Alliance
4. To involve members directly by handling projects of the World Youth Alliance
The Program
Internships run for 10 to 12 weeks on the average. Interns will be assigned a project and will be in-charge of implementing it according to the specifics in the brief. All externships will be divided into three main components, namely the introductory training, project development, and project assessment.
Introductory Training
All interns begin with their basic training (Track A of the Certified Training Program). Training will be facilitated by the staff of the regional office and when possible, outside experts. It will focus on two areas namely human rights philosophy and the dignity of the human person as the basis for all human rights. Training sessions will be done as a group and will be held once a week. These will be facilitated by a supervisor.
Project Development
Interns will be chosen for and briefed on a project. Projects may focus on international law, public relations, diplomacy, research, a project related to another regional office or to provide regional support for an existing project. All projects will include concrete goals and tasks formulated in cooperation between the intern, the program coordinator (when applicable) and the supervisor.
Network Building
Interns will be able to attend different conferences and meet new contacts as they represent WYA in different ocassions.
Deadlines for Submission
All applications must be submitted by mail to the World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific by the following dates:
2011 dates will be available by October 2010.
| Internship Dates |
Deadline for Submissions |
| January 4 - March 12, 2010 |
December 18, 2009 |
| April 19 - July 9, 2010 |
March 12, 2010 |
| September 27 - December 17, 2010 |
August 7, 2010 |
Confirmation of receipt of applications will be sent via email. Final decision will be given one week after the interview.
Accomodations
WYAAP interns could be hosted at the WYAAP house.
Travel
Interns are responsible for their own travel expenses to and from the WYAAP Office.
For further inquiries, please contact Desiree Go at desiree@wya.net or the Asia Pacific office through tel/fax (632) 433 0715.
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