VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Return with something deeper than a tan. Build, teach, and connect with indigenous people of Belize, Guatemala, Kenya, St. Vincent, the Yucatan, and New Mexico on short-term, crosscultural volunteer expeditions that are tax-deductible. Scholarships are available. Contact Global Citizens Network, 1931 Iglehart Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104; (800) 644-9292, (612) 644-0960; e-mail: gcn@mtn.org; web: www.globalcitizens.org
Malu 'Aina Center for Nonviolent Education and Action, Hawaii, is a small-scale, agriculturally based community committed to justice, peace, and preserving the environment. Short- and long-term volunteer internships for adults are available to experience organic farming, simple living, and social justice involvement on a first-hand basis. Though non-sectarian, Malu 'Aina is inspired by and has roots in the Catholic Worker movement. Contact Jim Albertini at Malu 'Aina, P.O. Box AB, 'Ola'a, Hawaii 96760; (808) 966-7622.
Come to beautiful Colorado and build adobe houses with San Luis Valley Habitat for Humanity. For information on weeklong mission trips, contact Audrey, SLV HFH, P.O. Box 1197, Alamosa, CO 81101; (719) 589-8678.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Christian Community Health Fellowship, a national non-profit, seeks a self-motivated, organized executive director. Commitment to "living out the gospel through health care among the poor" is essential. Social awareness of issues for poor people are more important than health provider skills. The office can relocate. Contact CCHF, P.O. Box 12548, Philadelphia, PA 19151-0548.
The Fellowship of Reconciliation, a national interfaith peace and justice organization, seeks an executive director. This staff position is responsible for general organizational leadership, management, program development, and implementing the priorities and policies set by the FOR's National Council. Commitment to faith-based nonviolence is required. Salary up to $35,600 and excellent benefits. For application packet, contact Mary Williams, FOR, Box 271, Nyack, NY 10960; (914) 358-4601.
Full charge accountant is needed for a small non-profit for timely reports and varied business and developmental responsibilities. Two to three years' experience with general ledger, account analysis, and spreadsheets in automated system is requested. Applicants with a bachelor's degree, who are self-starting, detail oriented, and have good writing and interpersonal skills are desired. Knowledge of Peachtree is desirable. Send résumés to Executive Director, Sarah's Circle, 2551 17th St. NW, #103, Washington, DC 20009; fax: (202) 667-9529.
A director position is available in a shelter for immigrants and refugees starting November 1. Duties include staff management, administration, fund raising, and direct service. Spanish, organization, and public speaking skills are useful; a desire to build community is necessary. Fund-raising and religious service experience are a plus but not required. The salary is $14,400. Send résumé to Rebecca Smith, Casa Marianella, 821 Gunter St., Austin, TX 78702.
COMMUNITY LIVING OPPORTUNITIES
St. Martin de Porres Catholic Worker Community is looking for new community members committed to nonviolence, simplicity, and community life. Work includes hospitality for the homeless and victims of domestic violence, and resistance to militarism and the death penalty. We are involved with the local parish and Latino community. Welcome to begin anytime, although new members are needed by January 1998. Contact Patrick and Mary Rider O'Neill, 6615 Old Stage Road, Raleigh, NC 27603; (919) 779-8766.
n L'Arche Harbor House is in need of assistants to live and share their lives in community with adults who are developmentally disabled. Responsibilities include: assisting to create a home, developing relationships with members, assisting in personal care, and community life. Stipend, room and board, insurance, and formation in L'Arche spirituality and mission are provided. Contact Dottie Klein, L'Arche Harbor House, 700 Arlington Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211; (904) 744-4435.
RETREATS AND CONFERENCES
Education for Conflict Resolution Inc. offers a Training for Trainers workshop, November 21-22, in North Manchester, Ind. The workshop will enhance participants' skills in teaching conflict resolution and mediation. Individuals will explore applications of experiential learning principles to the process of designing and leading workshop sessions, see and practice new approaches and activities, and engage in workshop planning and design. Contact EFCR, P.O. Box 275, N. Manchester, IN 46962-0275; (219) 982-4824; e-mail: bgross@igc.org
Attend the Sixth Annual Conference on Emerging Issues in Mediation, November 5-7, in Madison, Wisc. Workshops will focus on family, work place, public policy, school, and community mediation, as well as professional issues and other topics related to dispute resolution. The goal is to provide a wide range of information on the latest methods and topics in mediation. Contact (800) 442-4617.
MISCELLANEOUS
A manuscript on dialogue between the Religious Right and Left needs stories and anecdotes of sustained conversations between groups or individuals who disagree on faith issues, along with an analysis of what worked (or didn't) within those dialogues. Contact Joe Phelps, 2000 Emerson Ave., Louisville, KY 40205; (502) 451-3735; e-mail: joe-phelps@ easy.com
The 38th Annual Nazareth to Bethlehem Christmas Peace Pilgrimage will be Saturday, December 13, 1997. The pilgrimage is sponsored by 17 community and church groups, among them Episcopal, Baptist, Lutheran, Mennonite, Friends, and Church of the Brethren. Molly Rush of the Thomas Merton Center in Pittsburgh will speak at the closing rally. She was one of the Plowshares Eight imprisoned for their witness against nuclear weapons. Participants in the pilgrimage will meet at 520 East Broad St. in Bethlehem, Pa., by 11:30 a.m. For more information contact (610) 867-8671 or (610) 258-7313.
The Charles Bannerman Memorial Fellowship Program offers longtime activists of color the opportunity to take sabbaticals. Bannerman fellows receive a stipend of $15,000 to take three months away from their usual work and do whatever they think will best re-energize them for the work ahead. Applicants must be persons of color with at least 10 years of community activist experience. Applications must be received by December 1. Contact The Bannerman Program, 1627 Lancaster St., Baltimore, MD 21231; (410) 327-6220.
The following individuals in prison request correspondence from people outside of prison:
Ronnie Booth #121880, 7A-55, Easterly Correctional Facility, P.O. Box 10, Clio, AL 36017; Brian Long #298-193, R.C.I., P.O. Box 7010, Chillicothe, OH 45601; Ed Martin #E-26507, P.O. Box 2000, #A-209, Vacaville, CA 95696; Rev. Dion Herring, CDC #J61356, CMF J1-162Low, P.O. Box 2000, Vacaville, CA 95696-2000; Thomas J. Burk #44189, U/32 A, Parchman, MS 38738; Aaron Hyche #C-68880, Box 99, Pontiac, IL 61764.
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