Become an Intergenerational Fellows
Application of 2020 Intergenerational Fellows Program
Welcome to apply!
Invitation
We would like to invite youth and professionals that have either accomplished or already retired from a professional career:
§ To contribute to the non-profit work of Intergenerational Lineage;
§ To offer professional advice;
§ To engage the members of Intergenerational Lineage with expertise, skills, wisdom, and commitment;
§ To assist in projects that aim to serve people of different ages.
§ To get involved in seeking outside funding.
Title of Fellowship
Qualified individuals will be offered the title of Intergenerational Fellow. This is a title of honor fully recognized in the organization. The title constitutes no employment. The fellowship is, however, eligible to receiving payment if their involvement contributes to funding successfully secured for the organization. The length of a senior fellowship is 12 months. A fellowship may not continue, depending on an annual two-way evaluation that assesses commitment and willingness.
Opportunities
There are an assortment of opportunities to offer to the Fellows:
§ To participate in the board meetings of the non-profit organization.
§ To collaborate with people of different ages and staff for an agreed-upon project.
§ To relate your interests and talents to serving people of different ages.
§ To take up a leadership or main role of the most part for co-creating, mentoring, preparing, operating and/or promoting a given event or project of the organization.
§ To dedicate time and energy to purposes that are aligned with the vision, mission, and needs of the organization.
Qualifications:
1. Individuals currently and already retired from a professional (self-)employment.
2. Individuals who fully understand the profession’s ethical standards.
3. Individuals who agree to and are willing to contribute their experitise, talents, skills, and experiences to the vision, mission and non-profit needs of the organization.
4. Individuals who agree to accept the annual two-way evaluations regarding willingness and commitment.
Acceptance of Fellowship
Once the offer fellowship is accepted, our Fellow will actively explore ways (e.g., filling in the “talent bank form”) to match interests and talents with the vision, mission and needs of the organization. It will be considered an opportunity of collaboration between both parties for a jointly-agreed task, activity, or initiative.
How to apply
If interested, send a message of no more than 300 words maximum to info@iglineage.org.
indicating the background of profession, major accomplishments achieved, and contribution or any specific ideas you would like to propose to help strenthen or improve Intergenerational Lineage. Send us a copy of a CV is NOT a must. However, it may help our selection committee understand you and increase the chance of success.