About the Programme
The idea of the Asia Plateau Internship Programme (APIP) was born at the Global Hoho held at the Asia Plateau in December 2001. This programme is designed for energetic, self-starting young adults, between the ages of 21 and 35, that are ready to change themselves and bring integrity and positive change in society. The programme will be at Asia Plateau, the Initiatives of Change (formerly MRA) Centre, located on the hills of Panchgani, Maharashtra, 100 km from Pune.
Interns will be taken in two batches in a year:
- 1 September to 15 February,
- 1 February to 05 July
The programme includes:
- Learning through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences and other programmes of the Centre which provide unique opportunities to hear experts on various subjects and to meet, mingle and have interactions with some eminent and accomplished facilitators and participants coming from varied backgrounds, professions and locations.
- Interactive Sessions with opportunities for learning from other countries and cultures. Interns will be expected to make presentations about their respective countries. Living in a multi-faith, multi-cultural community provides a rich experience in life skills, relationship-building and team-work.
- Leading and Organizing participants of all levels in the practical running of the Centre’s activities and at group meetings.
- Dedicated Sessions for personal empowerment through effective living and leadership as encouraged by IofC, allow one to examine one’s own life and living, study the forces that can build a sound society as well as understand the relationship between the individual and the state of the world.
The pre-requisites for the participants are as follows:
- Graduate (Preferable but not essential).
- Knowledge of spoken and written English.
- Should be a responsible and reliable self-starter and a cheerful team player. A commitment to live by the Community Guidelines of Asia Plateau, respect for authority and maintenance of discipline are essential.
- Acceptance of IofC’s standards of Unconditional Purity, Honesty, Unselfishness and Love as values to live by and endeavoring to make a sincere effort to live a life of care and service.
- Should be physically fit, in good health with ability for hard work and service.
- Age: Between 21 and 35 years.