Application process
Timeline
The application window for 2022 is open from January 3 to February 7, 2022.
See application timeline
Four qualifications
The four qualifications we look for in candidates are:
- Cultural competency
- The ability to understand, appreciate and interact with people from cultures or belief systems other than your own
- Altruism
- Care about other people and their needs without regard for your own needs
- Think about other groups who have a stake or interest in various projects, initiatives or activities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Take a broad view of the team concept
- Consider values, opinions and preferences of other group members in completing tasks and in decision-making
- Resiliency and adaptability
- Shows resiliency in the face of obstacles, setbacks and other sources of stress
- Get back up and move forward
- Adapt well to changing conditions
- Recognize when changes in priorities, direction or the pace of activities appear necessary
Application form
Additional items
In addition to the application, you need to submit:
- Your resume
- An unofficial transcript
- An application essay
Note: Please do not send any additional attachments, such as references, unless we ask for them.
Application essay
Your essay should be:
- One to two pages long
- Describe how you have exhibited each of our four qualifications in your work, school and personal life
Apply
The general application contains all the details you'll need to know in order to submit your application. Be sure to read it thoroughly before you apply.
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Metropolitian Council
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