rotary peace centers 201: coaching applicants
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Rotary Peace Centers 201
Coaching Rotary Peace Fellow Applicants10 February 2015
Hosted by: Kat O’Brien, Rotary Peace Centers Supervisor
Panelists: Carol Fellows, District 5110, USA
Dick Hazlehurst, District 1040, UK
Goals for this webinar
1. Understand the online application
to better assist applicants
2. Learn tips for coaching applicants
3. Hear from experienced Rotarians
about ways to engage potential
applicants
4. Know whom to contact with
questions
Application Process: General steps
Candidate completes and submits
application online OR gives PDF form to
club/district
•Candidates can obtain email addresses and names of contacts in club / district via Rotary Club Finder
•Candidate completes all aspects of application except the endorsement forms
Clubs and districts receive and review application online
(via email) or in PDF form
•Clubs and districts will receive the online application simultaneously
•Review that the application is complete before arranging an interview
Interview candidate and choose
endorsement status for fellowship
•Complete the online endorsement form or PDF endorsement form
Submit club/district online endorsement
form or send PDF application to Rotary
Peace Centers
•Signature required from District Governor, and District Rotary Foundation Chair or Rotary Peace Fellowships Subcommittee Chair
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Application Process: Online Application
Candidate takes responsibility
Research the programs
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Online application: Checklist
Applicant
Worksheets are
also available
under the
“Resources and
References”
section on the
Application
Webpage
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Application Worksheet
Why is this important for
Rotarians?
Encourage candidates to give
you a copy of their worksheet
before submitting their
applications online.
Taking this step first will allow
you to get to know them better
and to offer coaching advice if
needed.
Once candidates submit
applications online, they
cannot make changes to
them.
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Club and District Endorsement: Logging in
Enter the applicant’s email address to access the endorsement form
• Note: DO NOT enter your personal email address
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Club and District Endorsement: Endorsement Decision
1 required signature
from the District
Governor and 1
signature from either
the DRFC OR the
Rotary Peace
Fellowships
Subcommittee Chair
OR
Type signature here
Upload picture of signature
All endorsed applications
are due to The Rotary
Foundation by 1 July 2015!
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Coaching Applicants
Eligibility
Is the applicant eligible?
Essays
Common mistakes and what
to look for.
Resume
Does it highlight
their skills and
attributes?
Dedication
Is the applicant dedicated to peace
and conflict prevention?
Motivation
Can you sense their
motivation in all aspects
of their application?
Advising Applicants: Essays
The
ideal
essay
Honest
Clearly answers question
Grammatically correct
Organized
Does the essay make you feel something?
Is the applicant directly stating why they
are the best candidate for the program
they are applying to?
Can you tell they put effort into the essay?
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Coaching Applicants: Resume
• Proven dedication to service and development
• Proven leadership skills
• Examples: Volunteer work or special projectsQualifications
• Education and global learning
• Record of professional development
• Examples: Undergraduate degree, Training coursesSkills
• Clear explanation of relevant work experience
• Gives exact dates from previous positions held
• Examples: Community Environmental Organizer, 5/2014 – 12/2014
Experience
What should you be looking for?
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Coaching Applicants: Recommendation Letters
Master’s Degree Program:
• 1 Academic Recommendation
• 1 Professional Recommendation
Professional Development Program:
• 2 Professional Recommendations
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Coaching Applicants: The application timeline
Timeline for applicants:
Application Available Online
1 December
Application due to District
31 May
Endorsed applications due to The Rotary
Foundation
1 July
Application Selection Results
November
Did you know?
Applicants are now required
to submit their applications to
the district by 31 May, giving
you ample time to coach
them through the application
process!
Resources
For Rotarians:
Program Guide for Rotarians
PDF Application (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Korean, Japanese)
How to donate funds
For future applicants:
Application Worksheets (Master’s & Certificate)
Application FAQs
Tips to improve your application
Recommendation Forms
Fellowship Guides (Master’s and Certificate)
Visit www.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowships to access resources
Application Checklist Video
Thank you
Questions?
Contact Information:
General Inquiries
Kat O’Brien, Peace Centers Supervisor
Becca Holloway, Peace Centers Coordinator