AFSC is seeking recent U.S. college graduates or those individuals who will have received their undergraduate degree by June 2024. In some cases, we would consider a graduate student who has completed their degree program. Candidates should show a demonstrated interest in peacebuilding and familiarity with the geographic areas in which they will be placed.

During this first pilot year fellows will promote international peace in each of three regions: Mexico and Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Belize), Middle East (Jordan, Egypt, Palestine, Israel), and Eastern Europe (Poland, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Slovakia, Hungary, Estonia, Czech Republic), pending security review. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through March 2024.

To participate, applicants must be 18 years old, legally eligible to travel to the work site location, and be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Although local language skills are not required, they are preferred.

We especially encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA applicants and individuals who can bring diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We value curiosity, authenticity, and empathy, and recognize that leadership shows up in different ways.  Apply today!

We hope to select 3 fellows for our first cohort. The fellow experience will be one year in duration.

No. Although AFSC is affiliated with the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), this is not a “religious” program. Although you may be exposed to Quaker ideas and practices on nonviolence and accompaniment, this program does not require an affiliation with Quakerism. 

As a Quaker organization, AFSC has over 100 years of experience building peace in communities worldwide. Founded during World War I by Quakers who aimed to serve both humanity and country while being faithful to their commitment to nonviolence, AFSC has worked throughout the world in conflict zones, in areas affected by natural disasters, and in oppressed communities to address the root causes of war and violence. AFSC and the British Friends Service Council received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1947 for their efforts in helping to feed and rebuild Europe after the devastation of two world wars.

Fellows will take on a one-year assignment abroad, working closely with AFSC staff, other international organizations, and the local communities. We ask that fellows bring an open mind, be active listeners, and share their own experiences and perspectives. Assignments should start no later than July or August 2024 and conclude by July 2025.

With the tools and strategies learned throughout the program and described above, participants will complete either a group project or a solo project of their choosing. Projects can range from assisting with research projects to helping with trainings to galvanizing humanitarian efforts. The project will be up to the discretion of the fellow in close consultation with AFSC staff. The goal of the project will be to make a concrete contribution to a peacebuilding initiative or effort that improves the lives and upholds the human dignity of local community members.

Because of the generous philanthropic contribution of the Birches Foundation, each fellow will receive a $28,000 stipend to cover salary and housing expenses. Fellows also will receive travel assistance to the work site, full international health care coverage, and other benefits.

For more information, please email globalinternships@afsc.org.