Call for facilitators and coordinators for the EU-funded UWC short course ‘Diversity in action: Plan, act, make an impact!’

• Are you passionate about working with youth? 
• Are you interested in transformative education?
• Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills as an educator and leader, and work with an international group of people from various backgrounds?

This summer, the EU Scholarship Programme for Cypriot Youth at UWC is returning with another residential UWC short course, Diversity in action: Plan, act, make an impact!, in Agros, Cyprus.

Join the team for Diversity in action:

• Course dates: 23 July - 3 August 2025
• In-person facilitator training: 19 July - 23 July 2025
• Course location: Rodon Hotel, Agros 

We are looking for :

• Coordinator (x2) Supervises the planning and implementation of the course.
• Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator (x1) - Protect the physical and mental health of participants and facilitators during the course.
• Facilitator (x8) Implements the course and maintains a safe and engaging learning environment for the participants. 
• Junior facilitator (x2) - Supports facilitators and coordinators to deliver the short course.

Deadline for Coordinators and Safety and Well-being Coordinator: 23 March 2025

Deadline for Facilitators: 20 April 2025

Inquiries/Questions: shortcourses@cy.uwc.org 

 

About the UWC short course ‘Diversity in action’

Since 2021, six UWC short courses have taken place under the EU Scholarship Programme for Cypriot Youth at UWC, supporting its mission of building bridges between Cypriot communities and empowering future ambassadors and activists for peace and reconciliation in Cyprus.

Funded by the European Union under the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community and implemented by UWC, this scholarship programme was launched in 2019. Since then, it has awarded 64 scholarships to Cypriot students to attend a two-year programme at a UWC school in Europe. In addition to these scholarships, the programme has expanded its impact through short courses, providing a transformational opportunity to spread the European Union’s and UWC’s mission.

At the heart of all UWC short courses is an experience-based learning methodology, which moves beyond traditional classroom settings to adapt to specific themes, participant needs, and local contexts.

This summer, UWC Cyprus is returning for its seventh UWC short course. The course will take place in the village of Agros from 23 July to 3 August 2025. 

The Diversity in action short course will bring together up to 36 participants from Cyprus, Europe and the Mediterranean region to explore and imagine ways to create inclusive and sustainable communities. 

During the course, participants will live and learn together and be equipped with the tools to become young change-makers. 

To support the success of this residential course, UWC Cyprus is looking for coordinators and facilitators to join the UWC short course team for our summer programme on diversity in action.

Main responsibilities and commitment

1. Planning and training: Prior to the course, all facilitators and coordinators attend virtual training sessions and meetings to support the preparation of the short course. Facilitators and coordinators must be ready to commit a few hours to this planning work prior to the course. 
2. On-site training: Final training and team building will take place on-site at the Rodon Hotel from 19 July  to 23 July 2025.It is mandatory to take part in this on-site preparation. 
3. Implementation: During the course, facilitators and coordinators are expected to commit full time and are expected to stay overnight on-site at the Rodon Hotel. The course runs between 23 July to 3 August 2025. The wellbeing of not only the participants but also our facilitators is key; we will assure facilitators can take breaks and receive support from key team members. 

How to apply

Interested applicants must fill the online application form. 

Deadline for Coordinators and Safety and Well-being Coordinator: 23 March 2025

Dealing for Facilitators: 20 April 2025

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a video interview. Please note: Successful applicants will have to undergo a background and/or reference check.