European Internship Application Form

The World Youth Alliance (WYA) is looking for leaders with a strong desire to protect and promote human dignity while making a positive impact on society. Successful interns have been proactive, self-driven, resourceful, detail-oriented, and humble individuals with willingness to learn; if you possess these qualities, if you are looking to make a difference, apply today for the World Youth Alliance European Internship Program. This program is located in Brussels, Belgium.

Please email the completed application for the WYA Europe to [email protected]. Please attach the following to your email:

1. Cover Letter

2. Completed Application

3. Your Curriculum Vitae with your ID picture

4. Two letters of recommendation (these may also come from your references)

5. For new members: a signed copy of the World Youth Alliance Charter (see below)

To be accepted for an European Internship the member must:

1. Have completed Track A training (if it is not yet the case, you will be invited to undertake the training if selected for the internship)

2. Be active in the WYA region to which they belong (if the member does not come from Europe)

World Youth Alliance Europe • Rue de la Loi, 42 (Box 7) • B-1040 Brussels • Belgium [email protected] • Tel: +32 2 732 76 05 Personal Information

Sex (Male/Female):

Nationality:

Date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY):

Address:

Phone number:

Work phone number:

Skype name (where we can conduct the interview):

Email address:

Are you a member? YES NO

(IF NOT, SIGN THE WYA CHARTER BELOW)

Have you attended WYA Events? YES NO

If yes which ones?

Current Occupation:

Current University, College, or School (if student):

Fields of Study/Expertise:

Organizational Affiliation (if any):

Languages Spoken (a working comprehension of English is required and of French is appreciated):

Educational Experience (list schools attended and degrees received):

World Youth Alliance Europe • Rue de la Loi, 42 (Box 7) • B-1040 Brussels • Belgium [email protected] • Tel: +32 2 732 76 05 Describe your hobbies and interests:

Describe what you feel to be your three greatest professional strengths:

Describe a relevant experience for each professional strength:

Given your knowledge of yourself and the work of the World Youth Alliance please indicate all the types of work and activities you would be interested in pursuing.

□ Project Management □ Event/Conference Management

□ Advocacy/Policy □ Graphic Design & Video Editing

□ Social Media Management □ Blogging

□ Information Technology □ Fundraising

□ Public Speaking □ Other: ______

Please rate your preferred working styles from 1 (highest) to 6 (lowest).

__ Group __ Planning __ Big Picture

__ Individual __ Creative __ Detail Oriented

World Youth Alliance Europe • Rue de la Loi, 42 (Box 7) • B-1040 Brussels • Belgium [email protected] • Tel: +32 2 732 76 05 Essays

Please answer the two essay questions below. Limit your answers to 500 words per essay.

1. Write an essay about the nature of human freedom.

2. Describe a violation to human dignity happening in your country and concretely discuss how you can contribute to solving this problem.

Project description (optional)

WYA is committed to establish sound policies and a culture that affirms the inalienable dignity of the person (from conception to natural death), defends the intrinsic right to life, and nurtures the family and mutual respect through advocacy, culture and education.

Having read the above, please draft a one to two page project proposal/description that you would like to undertake during your internship. Please refer to www.wya.net for resources/ideas and to show us that you understand what the current projects/issues are in the region.

References

List three references with full contact details.

1. Name: Title: Address: Phone: Email:

World Youth Alliance Europe • Rue de la Loi, 42 (Box 7) • B-1040 Brussels • Belgium [email protected] • Tel: +32 2 732 76 05 How did you hear about the World Youth Alliance?

□ Website □ Social Media □ Newspapers/ Magazines / TV / Radio □ Friend / Personal Recommendation □ Others. Please specify: ______

Certification of information

By signing below, I hereby certify that the above information is correct.

Name ______

Signature ______

Date ______

World Youth Alliance Europe • Rue de la Loi, 42 (Box 7) • B-1040 Brussels • Belgium [email protected] • Tel: +32 2 732 76 05 WORLD YOUTH ALLIANCE CHARTER

The World Youth Alliance is composed of young women and men from every part of the world. In cooperation with other organs of the international community, primarily the United Nations and the European Union, the World Youth Alliance is committed to building free and just societies through a culture of life. That culture affirms the inalienable dignity of the person, defends the intrinsic right to life, nurtures the family, and fosters a social climate favorable to integral development, solidarity, and mutual respect.

We recognize that the intrinsic dignity of the person is the foundation of every human right. We believe this dignity is independent of any individual condition and that no human community can grant or rescind that dignity.

We are convinced that the intrinsic dignity possessed by every human being from conception to natural death is the foundation of everyone’s right to life. We believe that this inalienable right to life is the basis of a free and just society and we believe that society through law and culture has an obligation to protect the dignity of the person and thus protect the right to life. We affirm that the fundamental unit of human society is the family, where women and men learn to live in genuine freedom and solidarity, and where individuals are equipped to fulfill their social obligations. We believe that the political community at the local, national and international level is obliged to protect and nurture the family. We believe that the authentic development of society can occur only in a culture that fosters integral human development – characterized by physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional growth, in a climate of respect for the human person and the family. We invite all those who share these convictions to join us in affirming them and give them effect in public life at all levels.

I agree with the World Youth Alliance Charter!

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Name and Signature

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World Youth Alliance Europe • Rue de la Loi, 42 (Box 7) • B-1040 Brussels • Belgium [email protected] • Tel: +32 2 732 76 05 Date

World Youth Alliance Europe • Rue de la Loi, 42 (Box 7) • B-1040 Brussels • Belgium [email protected] • Tel: +32 2 732 76 05