Council of International Fellowship
Exchange programs for social workers and youth leaders
in The NETHERLANDS
About Us
The Council of International Fellowship (CIF) is an international organization that sets up exchange programs for workers in the Human Services field.
CIF programs exist at the moment in twelve different countries and up to now, more than 7000 professional workers from 120 different countries have participated.
All CIF exchange programs consist of a general introduction attended by all participants and of an individual apprenticeship in a specific field chosen by the participant. During the program the participants stay with host-families.
The program is organized entirely by volunteers. These volunteers are either former participants of a CIF-program, or people who enjoy working in an international environment.
CIF the Netherlands organizes each year an exchange-program for Human Services professionals and mediates in applications of Dutch welfare workers for the other CIF-programs.
The program in the Netherlands lasts four weeks; in the other countries it varies from four weeks to one year.
minimum of two years professional experience in any field of social workthe ability to work independently;an open attitude to new experiences;a good command of the English language.
to make an average investment of two hours’ weekly;to use and develop the personal network;to take the initiative;to have a feeling for intercultural relations and diversities;to speak English.
What CIF asks from participants?
What CIF asks from volunteers?
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What CIF offers?
The opportunity to experience the way of living and working in a different culture;
The possibility of getting to know foreign welfare workers in one’s own organization or at home;
A new perspective on one’s own professional and personal qualities;
Broadening one’s horizon;
Challenging personal standards, values and culture;
Increasing the ability to relativize;
International friendships;
Improving one’s proficiency in expressing oneself in a foreign language;
What CIF does?
Organizes international exchange programs;
Selects candidates for other CIF/CIP programs;
Supports and consults with the volunteers;
Gives information;
Organizes incidental activities, e.g. conferences, receptions.
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