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Application and Assignment Process
Application and Assignment Schedule

 January 6, 2008

Application Deadline
 January 16, 2008 Mail Invitation Letters for Discernment/Interview Weekend
 February 7-10, 2008 YASC Discernment weekend
 Feb. 15-May 31, 2008 Staff work on assignments; candidates fundraise
 March 3, 2008 Notify candidates of preliminary acceptance
 June 1-14, 2008 Mission Personnel Cross-Cultural Orientation
 


More about the Process
 1. To download an application click here and contact the Missions Personnel Office of the Episcopal Church Center (1-800-334-7626) to request the reference forms.

2. The application will ask for personal background information, and will include a series of essays and four recommendations. Applications are accepted year-round, but only reviewed in January.  Applications with all necessary references must be completed and received by January 1.

3. Upon receipt and review of your application, the Missions Personnel Office will contact you to arrange for an interview. (Travel, accommodation, and meals are covered by the program.)

4. After the interview, we will discuss placement options with you, and you may begin fundraising.

5. In June, before going overseas, you will attend a 2-week Missions Orientation. (Cost is included in the program.)

For further information contact:

Ms. Michelle Jobson
Mission Personnel, Recruitment
Episcopal Church Center
815 Second Avenue
New York, NY  10017
mjobson@episcopalchurch.org
(800) 334-7626 ext. 6124