Volunteer
Do you love learning about other religions? Are you a "peace and justice" person? Are you looking for a meaningful service learning experience to complement your formal education?
Opportunities to volunteer at Religions for Peace-USA are available to New York City area students and others interested in international affairs, human rights, sustainable development, pluralism and diversity, non-profit management, communications, or religious studies. RFP-USA specifically engages in articulating religious diversity found in the US, and finding ways in which diverse religious communities can be involved in thoughtful and meaningful dialogue. While this may have an international aspect, we strive to examine how certain political and social issues manifest themselves in an American interreligious context. It is important to note that all field education and internship positions are unpaid; however, volunteer service at RFP-USA has many other rewards.
Opportunities:
1) Field Education Placement:
- Specialized internships are available for seminarians and graduate students in religious studies or related fields by special involvement with the Executive Director. Please inquire for more information.
2) Summer Internships:
- Religions for Peace-USA normally accepts three interns to work on a non-paid basis for approximately 35 hours per week and for a period of four to ten weeks. However, time commitments are negotiable
- The deadline for summer internships is April 15, and decisions are made by April 30
- Summer internships run from June 15 - August 15.
3) Occasional Volunteer:
- Religions for Peace-USA also accepts occasional volunteers on an on-going basis. Occasional volunteers are university students, young professionals, and community members who share a deep interest in fostering Interreligious dialogue in an American context and make a commitment to serve RFP-USA on a regular basis (once a week, for example) or are available to work on ad-hoc projects. Please contact us if this is an interest to you.
Qualifications
Field Edcation students, intern,and occasional volunteers all must have:
- Strong interest in Interreligious concerns
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong research skills, including Internet and traditional library-based research tools
- Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft and Excel; proficiency in Access or Joomla is a plus.
- Willingness to assist with trainings or meetings (which may involve some national travel)
- Professionalism (i.e., reliability; ability to work collaboratively; self-motivation)
- A place to live in the New York City area during the entire internship term. Please note: Religions for Peace-USA does not pay for transportation, relocation, or housing costs.
To apply for an internship with Religions for Peace-USA, send the Executive DIrector your résumé, cover letter, and 2-3 page writing sample. In your cover letter, please explain why you would like to intern at Religions for Peace-USA and how your experience here will serve your academic and professional goals. Applications can be sent to:
Religions for Peace-USA
777 United Nations Plaza, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Or, apply via e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it