PBI-USA Volunteer Orientation WeekendHave you ever wanted to do effective human rights work overseas?Have you ever wanted to inspire people about the importance of human rights?Have you ever imagined yourself as a Peace Brigades International volunteer?
For prospective applicants to PBI field projects, this orientation offers insight into many aspects of PBI’s work, including the overall organizational culture, life as a volunteer, the importance PBI’s work and the field project sites. You also get a feel for the training methodology used by PBI field projects, such as small group discussions, role-plays, etc. This event is also a great opportunity to hear about other ways to get involved with PBI. The orientation is a phenomenal introduction to PBI’s work! Join us for a weekend of insightful presentations on the five countries where PBI currently operates, first-hand personal accounts of what it’s like to be a volunteer, group discussions, role-plays and other interactive exercises. We also invite country specialists from ally organizations to present on the human rights situations in Mexico, Indonesia, Guatemala, Colombia and Nepal. This Orientation is highly recommended for anyone considering applying to become a PBI Field Project volunteer, as it will offer valuable insight about the application process, life as a volunteer, the values of volunteering and life after PBI. Location: to be announced Registration Fee: $45 For more information, please contact info(at)pbiusa.org. |
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What they say"They are still following, spying on me and my children... I am afraid, but I am not going to leave the organization. I have to keep going so that they respect us as indigenous people." |
2010 PBI Annual Review
Protection needs of human rights defenders in Honduras
How Many More? PBI Mexico special bulletin
Protection needs of human rights defenders in Africa
Special Report on Impunity
Nepal Project - Impunity publication - May 2011
Mexico Project - Annual Report 2010
Colombia Project - ColomPBIa - March 2011
Guatemala Project - Latest Bulletin
