Asia Plateau Internship Programme

The idea of the Scholarships now titled Asia Plateau Internship Programme (APIP) was born at the Global Hoho held at the Asia Plateau in December 2001. This programme is designed for energetic, self-starting young adults, of 18 years and above, that are ready to change themselves and bring integrity and positive change in society.

Internships are offered for a minimum period of six months, starting on September 1 or January 1 of each year. Internships are not available for shorter periods.

The Internship Programme includes the following:

1. Training in the principles and practices of IofC, including the disciplines of inner listening and moral standards, caring for others, sharing experiences of change, working to create answers in communities and workplaces, and exploring how to ‘be the change you want to see in the world’.

2. Gaining the skills to be a change-maker, including communications and public speaking, event and conference management, presenting music, using sound and projection equipment, office and computer competence, hospitality and interpersonal relations.

3. Contributing to the life of the community and the conferences. Interns will support the permanent staff and the conference facilitators as needed, in such areas as catering and dining room service, facilitating workshops and multi-faith prayers, reception and managing book sales, welcoming visitors.

4. Outreach and follow-up programs which will give participants an opportunity of exposure to the people and culture of India, learning from movements for social change, conducting IofC presentations, supporting regional IofC teams and reaching out into areas of growth.

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