Interfaith Leadership Initiative

Description:

The Interfaith Leadership Initiative (ILI) is a unique pilot project developed by the Jewish Volunteer Network, Interfaith Action & the Three Faiths Forum and is funded for 12 months by Volunteering England and V Involved.

12 young people from Christian, Jewish and Muslim faith Backgrounds will be brought together and be responsible for designing, organising and leading interfaith volunteer activities and events for 16-25 year olds in London between September 2009 -- August 2010. The group will work as a youth committee, gaining access to the vibrant interfaith sector in the UK, specifically in London, working closely with both interfaith and faith based organisations and charities.

Whilst on the programme, participants will partake in a variety of training and support from the three lead organisations focussing on leadership, charity governance, project planning, event and budget management, fundraising and interfaith dialogue.

These new skills and knowledge will be applied and developed through a 4-week volunteer placement at a faith-based organisation, and in the development and organisation of 3 unique interfaith events/activities for their peers, aged 16-25.

The purpose of these events/activities is to provide new opportunities for young people (aged 16-25, and from different faith backgrounds) to volunteer together to support a faith based organisation or a specific faith community.

For more information and an application form, Matti on mfruhman@gmail.com