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VOLUNTEER GUIDEBOOK

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Claar P

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VILLAGE MAPWELCOMESUMMIT PHILOSOPHYSUPPORTING THE YOUTH VILLAGE AGREEMENTSFOCUSING ACTIVITIESCABIN GUIDELINES

COUNSELORS & STAFF INFOWORLD MAP AND FLAGSLEARNING LANGUAGESDAILY THEMES: LIVING PEACE INSIDE & OUT AND LIVING UNITYNOTESDAILY SCHEDULE

WHAT’S IN THIS GUIDEBOOK?

Thank you for committing to be a part of this project. Each and every one of us plays an important role in creating a village that exemplifies peace as a living possibility.

As we work alongside the youth at the Summit, there may be things that arise within you personally. We would like to encourage you to call upon us and each other for support. We celebrate personal growth and expansion as a natural effect and gift of committing time and attention to serving others.

Don't forget that this is a service to your own evolution as well as service to the youth of the world. We are very grateful for your willingness to participate in this sustainable peace movement.

We are building a global village, one heart at a time. The foundation of this village is unity, peace, honesty, and compassionate response. In service to the youth, it is our focus to "hold the space" for inquiry, reflection, discovery, and sharing… to mirror an environment of peaceful coexistence, understanding, giving, and loving exchange.

As an adult volunteer you stand as a witness and catalyst… a brother and a sister… a mentor and friend… as a human being interested in authentic peace that starts from within and reaches out into the world.

This Summit is a forum where diversity and mystery meet in a space of vulnerability, safety, healing and the inspiration to connect in an authentic, loving and safe environment.

Each person here contributes to the beauty of the village… everyone brings an essential gift. This is a space to discover that gift within, celebrate our discoveries together… and then carry it all into our world as one village.

All our love and gratitude,

the Amala Foundation Staff

Welcome to the 2nd Annual California GLOBAL YOUTH PEACE SUMMIT!

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Summit Philosophy & Goals» Respect, inquire, communicate and reflect

» Be honest, truthful, and willing to learn

» Peaceful words and actions

» "Love and Respect" means to listen deeply

» Affirm, forgive, express gratitude

» Consider the whole in all decisions

» No blaming, name-calling, or interrupting

» Ask how you can strengthen the village

» Give what you want the most

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In case of emergency, contact Ryan, Eden or Shauna immediately.

Shower time is usually 9:30-10pm

There will be a trauma counselor and nurse available at all times.

Campers must walk with at least one other person at all times.

Modest clothing requested. We are setting an example and living in an international village with a range of cultural approaches to modesty. Please respect this.

Please check out with Shauna or Eden if you plan to leave the property!

Cabins will participate in a rotating chore list to help with cleaning.

PRACTICAL GUIDELINES

EMERGENCY NUMBERS & INFORMATION

INCIDENT REPORT FORMS: In the event of a medium to major illness or injury, we will write a comprehensive incident report.

FIRST AID: First aid kits are located in each cabin, Bobbit Hall and the Claar House.

For non-serious injury or illness: For non-serious injury or illness: Provide necessary first aid and monitor according to your level of training. Notify our on-site nurse, Jessica Balmert.

For serious injury or illness: Adult with highest level of medical training assess, stabilize and remain with person until EMS arrives.Call 911 & notify our on-site nurse, Jessica Balmert and Ryan Jordan.

FOR SUSPECTED POISONING, identify plant or substance, estimate amount consumed & exposure time. Call Poison Control at 800-222-1222.Stay calm; await arrival of EMS.

MISSING PERSONOff Site: Stop group; assign adult to do head count and supervise group in safe location; send 2 adults to backtrack while calling loudly for missing person. If person is not found within 15 minutes, call 911.

On Site: Assemble entire group; assign adult to do head count and supervise group; send 2 adults to search perimeter of site and inside all buildings while calling loudly for missing person. If person is not found after site search, call 911.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS Closest Hospital:

Auburn, CA 530-888-4500

Poison Control 800-222-1222

Placer County Sheriff 530-367-4444

Foresthill Fire Protection District 530-367-2465

OTHER EMERGENCY CONTACTS Shauna Mistretta 805-272-5267

Eden Trenor 206-554-1560

Ryan Jordan 818-427-7901

NOTE: When we have any emergency, call 911 and connect to Placer County Dispatch.

MEAL TIME GUIDELINESMeals are a time for the entire village to gather in gratitude and sharing. Encourage campers to interact and mix it up with new people. Cabins will be eating family style: everyone stays in the dining hall until the whole cabin is finished. Youth will be responsible for cleaning up after meals on a rotating basis. Be aware if youth appear to be avoiding eating, and stay in communication to make sure that everyone is healthy and getting what they need.

Please note that cell service is spotty

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GYPS GUIDEBOOKAll the campers will be given a GYPS Guidebook with Summit intentions, rules, and a language learning section. This will also include a journal section in which they can respond to questions and continue inquiries started in talking circles and other activities.

TALKING CIRCLESTalking circles are the heart of creating the village. They are times to gather together as one, to be witnessed, to inspire and to share. These are special times created for the youth to have a safe and comfortable space to be who they are, share their stories, and cultivate leadership and communication. Volunteers will have regular circles led by Brian and Amrita.

CULTURAL SENSITIVITYDue to our richly diverse village, there will be some language barriers for us all to adjust to. It is important to have patience and understanding with side conversations and translations. May we all remain conscious of this and speak as simply and clearly as we can.

Please remain aware that many of the youth at the Summit have experienced trauma and hardship. Other youth may come from fundamentally devout or conservative families. Respect and sensitivity are essential to creating a safe place for all to be themselves.

SACRED MORNING CIRCLESacred Circle is a devoted time for us the align with nature, our hearts, and with the heart of the village. Every morning we gather to honor the new day. Morning circle is a time of quiet introspection, breath and a setting of intention for the day. It is here that the youth have an opportunity to share and express prayers, rituals, or songs from their respective religions and spiritual understanding. Leave space for youth voice in the circle.

GUIDELINES FOR SACRED MORNING CIRCLECabins are expected to arrive to sacred circle on time. We ask that the cabin counselors walk in silence with their groups to the gathering place… fostering a state of reverence, respect, and recognition of the sacred.

Focusing Activities w ith Intention

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Responsibility/Accountability

Safety: All feelings are ok, all of me is welcomed, and I am responsible for my feelings.

Assume goodwillReality checks, reality checksRespect

Timely: Keep communications/energy current, address matters in the moment.

Honesty/Vulnerability/Transparency: Willingness to speak the "Unspeakables." Source conversations, responsibility.

Commitment to unity: Includes conflict as "lucky" moment.

Compassionate communication:Release shaming, blaming.

Give what you want the most

Authenticity heals

» Come willing to serve» Be clear and present» Be open and vulnerable» Encourage and inspire» Meet the youth where they are» Ask questions to help youth find answers within» Heal conflict by checking in with feelings and needs

» Support and encourage rather than direct and demand» Stay anchored in your heart at all times, resist the temptation to be "cool" in order to connect with youth» Vanessa, Shauna, Eden and Ryan are available for one-on-one visits with youth when deep support is needed.

Check-in circles are scheduled regularly with counselors and volunteers.

Village Agreements HOW WE’LL WORK & PLAY TOGETHER

How to Support the Youth

Counselor Support

Volunteers! We're Glad You're Here!Check with Eden or Shauna to find out where your help is most needed.Be aware of youth who are not engaging and help them to feel comfortable by engaging them, asking what they need and how they feel.

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Cabins are where the heart of the village really develops. Each cabin is set up like a family, with diverse ages and nationalities in each one. As a cabin counselor, you will be a support and a guide to the youth, sharing meals, discussions and most of your time. We know it is a big job, and it is our intention to support you with the help you need!

Some General Guidelines

» Before bed be sure to check to see if the youth are feeling any stones in their hearts that they need to clear.

» It is up to counselors to arrange nights off with the assistant counselors. Assistant counselors, please spend the evening before your night with the cabin so you will be familiar with the group!

» Please let us know if you are having language issues or if there are dietary needs that are not being met in your cabin so that we can make sure everyone's nutritional needs are being met.

» Youth are not allowed to have iPods, mobile phones, or Walkmans at the Summit. Please be mindful when making calls!

» Please do not let youth use your phone without getting clearance from Eden, Linda, Ryan, Vanessa or Shauna!!

Cabin Guidelines

Love, Respect, Honesty, Community, One Village!

» Know where your first aid kit is

» Always hang wet towels and suits

» Please be on time to all meetings!

» Speak kindly and compassionately

» Clean cabin every day at rest time.

» Lights out at 10:30pm, please enforce this rule in your cabin!

» Encourage campers to fill water bottles throughout the day

» Encourage campers to mix it up with everyone in the cabin

» Encourage mentorship by older youth to the younger youth

» Foster helpfulness and comradery with neighboring cabins.

» Create cabin agreements as a tribe that all campers participate in making, that become guidelines for your cabin to refer to throughout the Summit. This serves as a support system for compassionate living.

» Emphasize the guiding principles of the Summit.

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GIRLS CABINS Leslie Nugent/Regina WilliamsLisa Miele/Nany ZepedaChelsea Hover/Mari LarangeiraPhoebe Hunt/Ally Tinnen

BOYS CABINSMateo Magee/Timothy ReganBen Stark/Etienne VidalJP Verdijo/Chuck TempleRobert Bakhshai/Tano Johnson

Vanessa – Village Heart Specialist and Circle Facilitator. Available for deep personal support for campers, counselors, and volunteers.

Shauna – Summit Co-Director

Eden – Summit Co-Director

Ryan – Youth & Volunteer Support

Jesse – Village Chef

Jessica – Nurse

Emily Anne – Naturopath

Heather – Media & Guest Liaison, general go-to person for help

Linda – Youth Director, Counselor Support, general go-to person for help

Amrita and Brian – Facilitating volunteer talking circles, counselor support, general go-to people for help

Cabin Counselors and Assistant Counselors

Facilitators and Supporting Staff

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UNITED STATES

CHEROKEE NATION

NORTHERN CHEYENNE

NATION

MEXICO

KENYA

ETHIOPIA

BRAZILPERU

SCOTLAND

GUATEMALA

NEPALBHUTAN

DEM.

REPUBLIC OF THE

CONGO

IRAQAFGHANISTAN

PAKISTAN

MYANM

ARVIETNAM

MONGOLIA

Nations of the 2nd Annual California

Global Youth Peace Summit

AfghanistanCherokee Nation

Dem. Rep.Guatemala

MexicoNepal

ScotlandBhutan

Northern CheyenneOf Congo

IraqMongolia

PakistanUnited States

BrazilNation

EthiopiaKenya

MyanmarPeru

Vietnam

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Amharic is spoken by about 18 million people. It is spoken primarily in Ethiopia, where it is the national language. Ethiopia is

Africa’s oldest independent nation and its second largest population.

Arabic is the native language of more than 27 countries, including Iraq, Palestine, Somalia, and Yemen. Arabic is the language of the

Qur’an, the central religious text of Islam. Arabic is often associated with Islam, but it is also spoken by non-Muslims around the world.

Burmese is spoken by about 52 million people, primarily in Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

Cantonese was developed in Canton, China, and along with English, is the official language of Hong Kong. There are about 62

million native speakers.

Cherok ee is a southern Iroquian language spoken by 10,400 people. The Cherokee peoples live within modern day Oklahoma.

Chin is a language spoken by about 446, 000 predominantly in eastern India, and Burma, with a small number of speakers in Bangladesh.

Dari is a name for the ancient Persian language. It is predominantly spoken in Afghanistan by about 10 million people.

Learning Languages

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English has 360 million native speakers. It is spoken as a first language in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland,

New Zealand and a number of Caribbean nations.

Hawaiian is a Polynesian language developed on the islands of Hawaii. It is one of the official languages of Hawaii. There are over

24,000 native speakers.

Italian is a romance language spoken in Italy, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, Slovenia and Croatia. Total, there are about 85

million speakers..

Karen The Karen languages are a tonal spoken by some 3 million people in Burma and across the border in Thailand. The Karen

languages are written using the Burmese script.

Kinyarwanda (Kinyamurenge) is the official language of Rwanda. It is also one of the dialects of the Rwanda-Rundi

language spoken in Burundi, and Uganda. There are about 10 million native speakers.

Kiswahili is a Bantu language and the mother tongue of the Swahili people. Kiswahili has 26 million native speakers in Burundi,

the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Oman, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.

Nepali is a language spoken by 18 million people living with Nepal, India and Bhutan. The language is very similar to Bengali.

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Northern Cheyenne is an American language spoken by the Cheyenne people, predominantly in present-

day Montana and Oklahoma in the United States. There are just over 2 thousand native speakers.

Punjabi is spoken worldwide, making it the 10th most widely spoken language in the world. Punjabi is native to the Punjabi people

who inhabit the historical Punjab region of Pakistan and India.

Russian is a Slavic language spoken mainly in the Russian Federation, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan by 150

million people.

Spanish is the native language of Spain as well as 18 countries in Central and South America, including Colombia, Cuba,

Guatemala and Mexico.

Urdu is the official language of Pakistan, and is widely spoken in India. Urdu is spoken by over 460 million people around the world.

Vietnamese is the national, official language of Vietnam. It is the native language of 76 million Vietnamese people and of

about 3 million Vietnamese residing elsewhere. Vietnamese vocabulary has borrowings from Chinese and, as a byproduct of French colonial rule, was influenced by the French language.

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Living Peace Inside & Out and Living UnityDa y 1 (MONDAY)

Arrival, Welcoming, Gathering, Settling In

Da y 2 (TUESDAY)Trust, Village Building

Da y 3 (WEDNESDAY)Courage & Taking A Risk

Da y 4 (THURSDAY)Vulnerability & Compassion

Da y 5 (FRIDAY)Deep Listening

Da y 6 (SATURDAY)Inspired Leadership & Integration

Da y 7 (SUNDAY)Sharing the Experience With Our Family and Friends

Daily Themes

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Afghanistan is a Muslim landlocked Middle Eastern country with a population of 30

million people. Afghanis have a poetic storytelling tradition that goes

back over a thousand years. Traditionally, poems would be recited on Thursday nights. The

capital city is Kabul and the official languages are Dari and Pashto.

Bhutan is a Buddhist country of 734,000 people located between China and India, on

the eastern edge of the Himalayas. Rather than defining the health of their

country by economic standards, the Bhutanese government uses Gross National Happiness,

which measures the general well being of the people. Thimphu is the capital and the official

language is Dzongkha.

Brazil is the largest country in Latin America and the largest Portuguese-speaking

nation in the world, with a population of 202 million people. Brazil’s

ecosystems are the most diverse on earth containing a huge variety of plant and animal

species. Brasilia is the capital.

Cherok ee Nation Today, The Cherokee Nation is located in the northeastern corner

of Oklahoma with a population of about 317, 000. The original

Cherokee Nation was located in the southeastern United States. The Cherokee are the

largest of the 566 federally recognized Native American groups living in the United States

today. The people speak a southern Iroquoian language.

Northern Cheyenne Nation is located within the American state of Montana.

5,000 people live within the 444,000 acres of the

Northern Cheyenne Nation. The Southern Cheyenne Nation is located in Oklahoma. The

capital is Lame Deer and the Cheyenne language is part of the Algonquian language family.

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is located within African Great Lakes

Region in central Africa. Over 77 million people

live in the country. Environmentally, the DRC is known for its rainforest, massive rivers and

active volcanoes. The official language is French and the the capitol is Kinshasa.

Ethiopia Located in the Horn of Eastern Africa, is a mountainous nation of more than 96

million people. It is the largest landlocked nation in the world. Ethiopia is one

of the oldest locations of human life. The country is a multilingual and multiethnic society of

around 80 ethnic groups. Amharic is the official language and the capitol is located in Addis

Adaba.

Guatemala is a former Mayan Nation of 14 million. Less than 2% of the country is

urbanized. Due to its fertility, Guatemala’s slogan is “The Land of the

Eternal Spring.” Guatemala City is the capital and the official language is Spanish.

Iraq is a Muslim country with a population of 32.5 million people. Iraq is within the

confines of the ancient Mesopotamia, known as the “cradle of civilization,” where

writing was first developed. The capitol is Baghdad and the official languages are Arabic and

Kurdish.

Learning about Geography

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Kenya Located in the Great Lakes region of Eastern Africa, is home to 45 million people.

Kenya is known for its wildlife parks and ethnic groups including the Masai Mara.

The capital and largest city is Nairobi and the official languages are English and Kiswahili.

Mexico is an environmentally diverse nation of 120 million people, 20.5 million of

which live in the capital, Mexico City. Mexico is known for its Mayan ruins,

and art (including Frida Kahlo, and Diego Rivera). The official language is Spanish.

Mongolia is a Buddhist country of 3 million people, 45% of whom live in the capital

Ulaanbaatar. Those that do not live in the capital are predominantly nomadic

peoples. Mongolia has one of the only legitimate democracies in all of Asia. Environmentally,

the country is known for the vast Gobi desert, mountains and lakes. The official language is

Khalkha Mongol._

Myanmar Formerly known as Burma, has over 55 million citizens. Myanmar is a

predominantly Buddhist country, and contains over 4,000 stupas (shrines).

There is a large ethnic population within the country, including over 135 different groups.

The capital city is Naypyidaw and the official language is Burmese.

Nepal The predominantly Hindu country of Nepal sits between the Himalayan mountains

and the jungles of India. It is a country of 31 million people. Nepal is most well

known for its trekking and mountains, including the tallest mountain in the world, Mount

Everest. The capital city is Kathmandu and the official language is Nepali.

Pak istan Formally the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country of 196 million.

Pakistan was home to one of the oldest human civilizations in the Indus

Valley. It is a diverse country boasting a multitude of environments including the desert, sea,

icy mountains, forests and rich, fertile farm lands. The capital is Islamabad and the official

languages are Urdu and English.

Peru is a country of 30 million people located in South America. Peru was the site of the

largest pre-Columbian American state, the Incan Empire. The country is known

for its Incan ruins, the Andes (including the Manchu Pichu ruins) and the Amazon rainforest.

The capital is Lima and the official languages are Aymara and Spanish.

Scotland A country composed of 790 islands, has over 5 million citizens. It is one of the

three countries that comprise the United Kingdom. Scotland is known for its

ruined castles, deep fertile valleys and plentiful islands. The official language is English and

the capital city is Edinburgh.

United States is a country of almost 319 million people. The country is known as a

“melting pot” because of the wide variety of peoples living within the

country. Its environment is very diverse and contains beaches, deserts, mountains, forest and

plains. The capital is Washington D.C. and the official language is English.

Vietnam With over 93 million people, Vietnam is the 13th most populous in the world.

Vietnam is known for its delicious food (including Pho) and beautiful national

parks and spaces, including the UNESCO heritage site Halong Bay. The capital city is Hanoi

and the official language is Vietnamese.

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7:00-7:45 Wake up & Prepare for day

8:00-8:25 Movement Meditation

8:30-9:30 Morning Sacred Circle

9:30-10:30 Breakfast

10:45-12:45 Youth Talking Circle Volunteer Talking Circle

1:00-2:00 Lunch

2:00-4:15 Free/Cabin Time

4:30-6:00 Youth Talking Circle Volunteer Talking Circle

6:00-7:00 Dinner

7:30-9:30 Talking Circle | Fire

9:30-10:30 Cabin Time

10:30 Lights out

Daily Schedule

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."

~ Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Notes

“Don’t ask what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

~ Howard Thurman

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