Legacy
International's Global Youth Village annually brings together over 50
young people (ages 13-18) and 20 staff from more than 15nations and
cultures to its program site in Virginia, U.S.A. Experientially based
programs focus on leadership development, global issues, environmental
action, cross-cultural relations, conflict resolution, and the arts.
Working
at Legacy is a unique opportunity for professionals, graduate and undergraduate
students to gain experience and share knowledge in new ways. The low
staff/youth ratio lends itself to personalized instruction and mentoring
in a caring atmosphere. The year-round staff is composed of people with
diverse talents, some of whom have worked in the field of cross-cultural
relations for more than 20 years. Many seasonal staff are also professionals
or graduate students, with 2-10 years experience in their fields, and
typically range in age from 21-45. The expertise of the year-round staff,
combined with carefully selected summer staff, creates a dynamic, cooperative
learning community representing various abilities, experiences, and
viewpoints.
"I am
impressed by the mission and the scope of Legacy's work. There is
such a tremendous outlook and impact on the people worked with, and
I am glad to be a part of it. Most importantly, is the impact on the
youth at the Global Youth Village. The knowledge the participants
gain and the transformation they go through in such a short time is
intense and impressive. My experience working with that age group
had been primarily with international youth, and the U.S. participants
at the GYV re-opened my eyes to the pressures and influences they
face on a daily basis. They are so impressionable at that age, and
education is key to creating a more peaceful society. I loved being
a part of that."
-
Jaimee Braun, Washington, U.S.; educator, conflict resolution trainer,
ESOL instructor
General
Information about the Staff Experience
Program
dates, the Honor Code, benefits, academic credit, staff training, facilities
and diet, recreation, time off.
Information
for International Applicants
Job
Descriptions:
WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE
POSITIONS
COUNSELOR
POSITIONS
PROGRAM
SPECIALIST OPTIONS
FOOD
SERVICE POSITIONS
HEALTH
CARE POSITIONS
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
How
To Apply: click here!
