Psychosocial/Wellbeing Counsellor Internship

ApplyUWC Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Job title: Psychosocial/Wellbeing Counsellor Volunteer/Internship Position

Location: UWC Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

UWC Mostar was and is the first UWC with the explicit aim to contribute to the reconstruction of a post-conflict society, and also the first to be housed within an existing national school. The college is based within the striking Austro-Hungarian building of Gimnazija Mostar. Our students are secondary school students belonging to all ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as students from the nearby region and further abroad, all of whom live, study, and serve the community together. UWC Mostar enriches the UWC movement by adding its unique aim: “To equip the next generations of young people in Bosnia and Herzegovina with the knowledge, skills, leadership qualities and international values, necessary to bridge the still existing ethnic divisions and move their country into the 21st century.”

UWC Mostar is looking for a committed Psychosocial/Wellbeing Counsellor Intern.

An employee of UWC Mostar contributes to the ethos of the College by displaying the following
attributes:

Knows, supports, embodies and lives by the UWC mission, values and UWC Mostar’s
mission in particular.
Is open to making their time at UWC Mostar and living in BiH and the Balkans a beneficial
learning experience, by respecting local customs, putting an effort into learning the
language, being curious about the country’s present and past and everything it has to offer.
Contributes to facilitating meaningful interactions with the local community in line with
the College’s outreach objectives.
Is a role model in appreciating differences while promoting equality, tolerance and critical
thinking.
Leverages the UWC educational model to support educational reform in BiH.
Actively engages in the College’s mission of contributing to the reconstruction of a post
conflict society.
Sets a personal example by displaying resilience and caring about their own physical and
mental well-being.
Cares about the well-being of other staff members.
Is proactive, solution-oriented and not afraid of taking responsibility.
Maintains a sense of positive idealism and is willing to go the extra mile.

This volunteer/internship position entails conducting one-on-one counselling sessions with students and providing emotional support.
We are looking for people who have certification and work experience in social work, counselling, mental health, psychology, and/or psychotherapy.

Safeguarding and inclusivity

UWC Mostar is committed to equal employment and volunteer opportunities without regard to age, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or political belief.

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