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Position Name: PERCshop Team Member

General Description: Join our fun and supportive team as we teach PERC's hands-on workshop series, "Tools for Effective Groups". We offer invaluable ideas and tools to help local groups reach their fullest potential.

Benefits: In a lively group setting, you can gain experience in workshop design and presentation, as well as meeting facilitation, administration, organization and other useful group skills. There are opportunities to work on PERCshop publicity and outreach by contacting local media, writing articles for the Peace and Environment News and designing posters to advertize the workshops. You will be supported in taking on new responsibilities as you gain experience with the team, and encouraged to develop your leadership potential.

Qualifications: An open mind, a desire to learn, and a willingness to make mistakes are important. Interest in/ some experience with group presentations, public speaking, computers and administration are helpful. Minimum age of 16 years.

Time Required: Average of 12-16 hrs. per month, incuding weekly meetings (2.5hrs./meeting), monthly workshops (4hrs./month), and personal tasks/commitments to the group (1-4hrs./month).

Training Provided: Training is integrated into all aspects of the group. Learning is continual, and includes tutoring, feedback sessions, and mentoring, as well as practicing new skills in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities: To be determined, depending on your range of interests and skills. Long-term participation is encouraged, as it helps you learn the skills, and is good for the cohesiveness/ continuity of the team.