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How to Become Involved
in
supporting the work of
Common Bond Institute
and it's work in the world

Volunteer and Internship Opportunities!
Internships and volunteer opportunities with
CBI are available year round that can be custom-designed to match your
skills and interests with the needs of our international programs. The
nature of this work - reaching out to people all over the world, lends
itself to being done long distance, particularly given access available
through the Internet. Face to face experiences such as participating
directly in the ICR Conference in Russia are also available.
INTERNSHIPS
are available for related fields, in cooperation with the International
Humanistic Psychology Association (IHPA). CBI and IHPA provide placements
in a number of fields, including but not limited to psychology, social
work, communications, education, sociology, mediation, community development,
political science, journalism, computer programming, and finance.
After discussing the types of activities and supervision available
with CBI, students are advised to consult with their department and/or
professors regarding criteria and requirements for academic credit.
Research opportunities also exist.
VOLUNTEER
placements offer meaningful professional work experience that
can be documented for resumes, unique opportunities to meet and work
with leading edge international thinkers and practitioners, contacts
with organizations throughout the world that can potentially open
job opportunities, and rich personal experiences.

Examples of Available Work Include
(but are not limited to):
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Promotion
of our programs, including the Annual International Conference on
Conflict Resolution (ICR) and other international conferences and
projects (listed below) through Internet research and promotion
(identifying organizations and web sites to post notices on conference
and projects, and monitoring these placements), press releases,
networking with relevant organizations and individuals, posting
at conferences, meetings, and university departments, mailings,
etc.
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Public Relations / Media coordination:
Assist in developing and implementing public relations
programs, press releases, networking with media resources, etc.
to raise awareness of CBI and our efforts and to build support.
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Web site:
assist in design and development of content and features for CBI
web site, including interactive components (for E-conferencing,
E-dialogues, and E-working groups) and database capabilities. We
are significantly expanding our website and using it in unique,
innovative ways, including the operation of our conferences and
to continuing the process following the events. This is an opportunity
to be involved in an exciting, ambitious endeavor that links our
international conferences (as well as efforts of cooperating organizations)
and our expansive global network into a dynamic, interactive hub
through our website.
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Editing the Journal
of Conflict Transformation (virtual journal),
the CBI virtual newsletter, and materials
for our resource library offered through our web site.
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Funding development:
assist staff in identifying and researching funding opportunities
(including grants and corporate donations), writing and submitting
grants, and assist with fund raising campaigns.
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Data base development
to improve on current internal data management systems.
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Desktop publishing
for conference on-site program and other publications.
- Registration
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On-site conference
staff assistance, including
assisting with logistics, operating programming, monitoring and
assisting presenter sessions, assisting participants, etc. Another
aspect of on-site assistance for those with Internet skills is integrating
our use of the website in-process to post content as it emerges
from the conference experience each day and create related topical
E-dialogues that participants can join during and immediately after
the conference.
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Assisting in program
development.
Creative ideas are always welcome. Depending
on the amount of work and time put in before hand, an intern or volunteer
can earn a discount or waiver of the conference fee portion of costs
and take part in the ICR Conference in Russia. For details on these
current efforts refer to links in the side menu.

Current
Projects
1. 3rd
Annual International Conference on "Engaging The OTHER"
September 4-7, 2008 ~ San
Francisco, California USA
An annual international, multidiciplinary conference series held in
conjunction with an upcoming edited book in progress addressing psycho-social
concepts of "The Other" in a cross-cultural forum. The conference,
like the edited book, is an integrated collaboration to examine this
fundamentally subjective phenomenon with a multicultural eye for the
purpose of stimulating more public dialogue and exploration in promoting
increased understanding, sensitivity, and compassion. It
is endorsed by over 85 universities and organizations internationally
and Registration is open to
all participants globally.
2
page Color ETO Conference Flyer to Post and Share (in PDF)
1
page Color ETO Conference Flyer (in PDF)
2. 16th
International Conference on Conflict Resolution (ICR):
2009 ~ St. Petersburg, Russia
An annual, multicultural, multidisciplinary event and community building
experience that transcends artificial barriers.
It brings together hundreds of presenters and participants from around
the world for critical dialogues, sharing programs and perspectives,
and practical training in conflict resolution, and each year promotes
cooperation and collaborations between participants and organizations
represented. It
is endorsed by over 85 universities and organizations internationally
and is open to all participants globally.
3. International Youth Conference
on "The Ecology of War and Peace" St.
Petersburg, Russia, A
parallel youth conference held during the ICR Conference, addressing
issues of negative stereotypes, predjudice, and
demonizing and dehumanizing individuals and groups.
The theme of ecology and
environmental consciousness is used as
a common link all parties can resonate and experience being "on
the same side" with as they also delve into personal interactions
and explore the above relationship dynamics. Included in this process
is exploring the ecological impact of human wars. A virtual Global Youth
Community, for and operated by youth participants, is currently being
established through CBI's web site to continue future dialogue, cooperation,
and joint projects beyond the conferences. It
is endorsed by over 80 universities and organizations internationally
and is open to all participants globally.
4. Catastrophic
Trauma Recovery Project (CTR): a project
to train local professionals in trauma recovery skills who are from
developing countries and regions of conflict assisting large populations
of victims of trauma due to war and violence. Current efforts include
establishing a children's trauma treatment center, Bait AlHayat / House
of Life, in Nablus, Palestine.
5. Capacity
For Peace and Democracy - Palestine:
A collaborative project with Al Azhar University
In Gaza and the Arab American University In Jenin - AAUJ (West Bank)
in the West Bank to establish a Center for Conflict Resolution and Human
Rights at each university, and provide a pool of visiting professors
and curriculum in Human Services (psychology, social work, health science,
education) and Civil Society (democratic studies, conflict resolution/mediation,
government, political science, economics/business).

Projects Under Development
for Immediate Implementation:
Expansion
of our global Internet Web Site, to include:
a.
Journal
of Conflict Transformation - a virtual journal of articles
contributed from our conferences, projects, and network, including
the Annual International Conference on Conflict Resolution (ICR) and
the International Conference on "Engaging The Other" (ETO).
b.
Virtual
Resource Library of training programs, writings, audio and
video recordings of conference proceedings, etc. to be made available
to individuals and organizations represented at CBI's conferences
and training programs.
c. E-Dialogues
and E-Working Groups to promote and support on-going global
dialogue, networking, and collaborations between participants
of CBI's conferences and programs, and to build toward future events
for maximum impact.
d. E-Training
Programs to promote advancing the knowledge and skills of human
service and civil society professionals, and increasing local capacity
to assist underserved communities in developing societies.
e.
"Connections"
CBI Virtual Newsletter
f.
Global
Youth Community
- A virtual community of participants of our youth conferences
and programs housed on the CBI web site. Initially it offers it's
own newsletter, topical E-dialogues, and photo album.
g.
Creating a topical
directory of products, projects, and collaborations by
alumni that have grown out of the ICR Conference over the years, some
of which CBI collaborates on, with links to related web sites or hosted
sections of our site.
h.
Hosting
web pages for various groups we are cooperating with throughout
the world.

We are always working to develop a strong pool of volunteers and
interns
to help share in the exciting international work of CBI and IHAP.
In addition to personal satisfaction, our intent is that this experience
offers you valuable personal and professional development.
Please
Contact Steve
Olweean, Director.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful
citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever
has."
--Margaret Mead
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