The AHDR is looking for a volunteer in scope of the European Solidarity Corps project! 

VOLUNTEERING PERIOD:  4 months (April 2023-July 2023)

LOCATION: The Home for Cooperation (H4C), Nicosia, Cyprus

Summary
This is a volunteering project under European Solidarity Corps that aims to promote active learning and participation of the youth (18-30 years old), enhance the outreach of the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR) and Home for Cooperation (H4C), and promote solidarity, culture of peace, dialogue, and cooperation to a wider audience for a more inclusive society.

Volunteers will be involved in project activities with the themes of History Education, Peace Education, Community Projects and/or related fields. By joining our team, volunteers will have a unique opportunity to be a full part of an intercultural and dynamic team, develop new skills and connect with youth, educators, and organizations in Cyprus and around the world, and grow on a personal and professional level.

The Host Organization:
The Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR) is a unique intercommunal, non-governmental and non-profit organization established in Nicosia in 2003, which primarily works in the fields of History Education and Peace/Anti-racist Education. To this end, the Association implements several projects, develops educational material and policy recommendations, organizes seminars, workshops, trainings, and study visits, provides access to an extensive library to create educational opportunities for all communities in Cyprus and to promote values of critical thinking, intercultural understanding and multiperspectivity.

In 2011, AHDR established the Home for Cooperation (H4C), a unique community centre in the middle of the dividing lines in Cyprus, the UN controlled buffer zone in Nicosia. The H4C works in the fields of arts and culture contributing to the civil society peacebuilding efforts. As a hub of cooperation, it hosts community actions and projects by local and international formal and non-formal groups, complementing AHDR’s work towards intercultural understanding, respect, and social inclusion.

 Main activities of volunteers:

• Developing, organizing and implementing AHDR`s activities on History Education and Peace Education
• Organization of local and international conferences, seminars and public debates on education
• Spreading the word about the organization’s activities to a wider audience in creative ways
• Provide logistical and technical assistance with meetings, events and trainings
• Conducting research, management of data and data analysis
• The volunteers will be implementing their own ideas in order to promote multiperspectivity and critical thinking in creative ways
• Attend online or on-site language classes throughout the duration of the project

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the organization such as preparation and translation of the materials.

Volunteers profile:

• 18 to 30 years old
• Strong written and spoken English & Greek
• Must be legally able to cross from crossing points 
• Passion for History Education, Peace Education, Community Work and/or relevant fields with an interest in the fields of Human Rights Education, Peace and Conflict Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Media and Cultural Studies
• Motivation and creative instinct to create content
• Strong computer skills, especially a very good command of MS Office
• Flexibility and capability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work as part of a team

How To Apply:

1) Register for the European Solidarity Corps: Here

2) Read the info-kit carefully (click on the info-kit). Send your CV and Letter of Interest to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Make sure you include your hobbies and skills in your CV!

Deadline for application: 30 April 2023, Wednesday, 6.00 pm

After completing the registration and application process, suitable candidates will be invited for an interview. Suitable candidates will be interviewed in the first weeks of April and start accordingly.

Find out about European Solidarity Corps on the European Youth Portal: Here

FOR MORE INFORMATION  

• Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Website: ahdr.info
• Tel: +357 22 445 740 / +90 533 853 7470