American Red Cross
Greater Cincinnati Dayton Region
IHL Team Leader
Volunteer/Service Learning/Internship Opportunity with the American Red Cross
All applicants: Please fill out application by December 10, 2013 and send to Dyah.Miller@redcross.org
International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is the body of law that places basic limits on how war is waged. It seeks to limit the destruction caused by war and protect the life and human dignity of those out of combat, such as civilians or wounded soldiers.
Position Title: IHL Action Campaign* Team Leader (Can be considered for academic credit)
Purpose: IHL Team Leaders will work in pairs to facilitate hands-on, experiential activities among a small group of youth between the ages of 13 and 18 years old. The IHL Action Campaign Program is a national American Red Cross initiative that has three goals: to increase young people’s knowledge of
International Humanitarian Law, to influence young people’s attitudes, and to inspire them to take action and design their own IHL Action Campaigns. The aim is to teach youth that “Even Wars Have Limits” and to develop them into critical thinkers, problem solvers, and compassionate global citizens
Key Responsibilities, in partnership with a Co-Leader:
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Attend IHL Team Leader Training: January 16, 17 in Cincinnati, Ohio (all expenses paid)
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Participate in the IHL Action Campaign Trial-run, 1-day workshop, Date/Location TBD
Implement the IHL Action Campaign during Spring semester
Facilitate IHL simulation activities and debriefing sessions
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Guide Team members as they research and design an original IHL Action Campaign
Handle the logistics and coordination of team meetings and supplies
Commit to success! – Compete nationally against other Teams to have your Campaign selected for the National IHL Youth Symposium at American Red Cross National Headquarters in
Washington DC, June, 2014 (all expenses paid)
Qualifications:
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Between 18 – 25 years old
Passionate about international issues and international humanitarian law
Possess a strong desire to guide and mentor youth in community education
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Strong public speaking skills and a desire to learn about Experiential Learning
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Organized, professional, creative and resourceful
Flexible schedule
Length of Appointment: Spring Semester (4 days of training and implementation)
Time Commitment: up to 60 hours (to be broken up by weekly sessions and/or 1-day workshops)
Development Opportunities: Training and facilitation, grassroots community organizing, enhance public speaking skills
*The IHL Action Campaign is a hands-on, interactive initiative that exposes youth and young adults to the Rules of
War or International Humanitarian Law (IHL).

American Red Cross
Greater Cincinnati Dayton Region
2014 International Humanitarian Law Action Campaign
Team Leader Application (New)
Application must be complete/please print neatly and clearly
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First Name:
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Last Name:
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Middle Initial:
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Preferred Name:
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Street Address:
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City:
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State:
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Zip Code:
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Home Phone:
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Cell Phone:
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Email address (required):
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Date of Birth:
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Gender:
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Race/Ethnicity:
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Name of School/Major:
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What will be your grade level in Fall 2013:
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Please tell us why do you want to learn about International Humanitarian Law?
What actions can you take to develop awareness in others (200 words max) . Use additional page if necessary:
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Please write a 300 words statement using
one of these two essay questions. Use additional page if necessary:
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International humanitarian law aims to protect life and human dignity. What is human dignity? How would you define it?
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What is your understanding of "a humanitarian act"? Please give and describe several examples of humanitarian acts.
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How did you hear about the IHL Action
Program (please list names of individuals or organizations as applicable)
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Have you ever been involved in any
American Red Cross activities? If so, please list and state when
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Are you requesting academic credit from this program? If so, please state how many credit hours and please provide the info or

American Red Cross
Greater Cincinnati Dayton Region person/office you’d like us to contact:
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Please provide two reference contacts:
1. Reference contact one:
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Organization/Position:
Contact information (email/phone):
How long have you known this person:
2. Reference contact two:
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How long have you known this person:
23. We will be providing a t-shirt for the program. Please provide an adult t-shirt size
Please return this form to:
American Red Cross
2111 Dana Avenue
Cincinnati OH 45207
Attention: International Services email: dyah.miller@redcross.org
Fax: 513-579-3953. Attention: International Services
THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED BY December 10, 2013 (If you mail the application, it must be received -not postmarked – by December 10, 2013)