Mar Elias Educational Institutions

So yes my job with MESP is over but the big boss is still sending me stuff to post for you guys to read. what better place to do this than the blogg......especially since the list of all your email addresses is PACKED.

Dear MESP alums:

The following email is a response to my request for a job description for those interested in volunteering at Mar Elias Educational Institutions, the schools founded by Abuna Chacour in the Galilee region of Israel. Marie, Abuna Chacour’s assistant, has provided preliminary information including the email contact below. Those interested should read the information below and contact her in order to follow up on possible volunteer or internship possibilities.
Blessings
David HoltMESP Director

office@m-e-c.org [Marie’s email contact]
Subject: RE: Internship or volunteer description/application process

Dear David,We are in the process of drawing up a volunteer/internship program. It will not be operational until end ?2005. Meanwhile I can answer your questions briefly:
1. Duties for volunteers would be almost solely maintenance and gardening. For those with the appropriate background and skills there may be some work in research with the Peace Center or other MEC department at a later date. This is still being negotiated.
2. Length of stay is dependent on the needs of the institution and on the availability of the volunteer.Our policy recommends a commitment to a maximum initial period of one month at the end of which there is a review to ensure that all is well from both sides. After this the period of service will be extended up to 3 months or in exceptional cases up to 6 or 12 months. Those who come for a few days are regarded as guests, as it is not possible to integrate people into our work schedule within such a short time period.
3. Housing and food is provided for volunteers in our Guest House on campus. Costs are negotiated with the minimum for students on short stay basis being $20 per day. A short stay is considered to be 3 weeks or less. It requires an investment of time from our staff to train volunteers as well as having to meet the high cost of living in Israel, so we do not normally waive this basic fee.
4. An application form and information brochure is emailed to each person who enquires. I hope this will be of some help. We will be posting updated information on our website later in September.

Thanks for your patience as we get ourselves up and running.

BlessingsMarie