STF application process for the year 2014-2015
2014-04-29 · Source: tparents.org
Participation in the STF program provides a good environment and opportunities to develop faith through life experience. Next year’s program will focus on a mixture of study and practical education, establishing a life style that promotes spiritual growth through: HDH, team experiences, workshops and a mix of fundraising, witnessing and project activities. Our staff, lecturers and IWs will guide and lead the program with the primary aim of supporting each participant to find God and own unique value as a son or daughter of our Heavenly Parent.
The current deadline for STF Europe applications will be as follows: International applicants (non-EU): June 15th, 2014 European applicants: June 30th, 2014
Recommended age for applicants Those wishing to join the STF program must reach at least 18 years of age in the calendar year 2014.
University and STF Most young adults apply for STF after High School or College. We recommend that such applicants for STF consider also applying for a University course. In this way they can either defer their studies for one year once their application for STF is accepted or avoid a situation where they cannot go ahead with STF and end up skipping a year of studies. This has an additional benefit whereby STF participants do not need to worry about making a university application during their STF year, as they will already have a university place secured. Please be aware that University graduates and those taking a gap year in their university studies have also had great experiences taking part in the STF program, contributing their greater maturity and life experience.
The STF Preparation Workshop The STF Prep Workshop will be a trial period for STF applicants. There will be an evaluation of STF applicants by the staff and a decision as to whether or not they have the qualifications to attend the STF program for 2014-15. Therefore all STF applicants must join this STF Prep Workshop.
Please sign-up for the STF Prep workshop by the deadline 30th June at http://form.jotformeu.com/form/41171686029355
WS Dates: from 14th September (arrival) to 21st September WS place: Gaflenz, Austria nearest airports: Linz (from London Stansted ), Salzburg (from London Stansted or Dublin), Vienna (for International arrivals) also Munich, Klagenfurt possible. We will pick you up from Amstetten (Austria) train station where you have to arrive by train from any of those airports unless you are a bigger group (please team up).
WS fee: 200 EUR (The STF fee will be as usual, 500 EUR - STF applicants should also bring this fee to the Prep workshop on the assumption that they will qualify to participate in STF 2014-15)
PLEASE, contact us if you have any questions concerning payment.
Participants who are accepted on STF will immediately proceed onto the STF one year program, which starts on 21st September with the “Kick-Off” workshop for the first fundraising period of two weeks and following that, a whole year of exciting, but also challenging times on STF!!!
International applicants (non EU) - VISA All international applicants for the STF program must take personal responsibility to secure an appropriate visa. STF Europe cannot take care of obtaining visas on your behalf.
How to apply for STF Europe 2014/15?
1. Complete the application form online: http://form.jotformeu.com/form/41172816751353 Attach your essays and email to: stfwsreg@gmail.com
2. On receiving your completed application form, we will send you an STF handbook, which includes more detailed information about how to prepare yourself for the STF year both internally and externally. PLEASE read it in detail. You or your parents will be asked to take responsibility to pay for any items of clothing or equipment that are needed but you fail to bring with you on STF.
3. The STF staff will review all applications and send responses as soon as possible during June and July 2014.
We look forward to receiving your applications and any questions at stfwsreg@gmail.com Sincerely, STF Europe Director – S. Choi STF General Affairs - Donatas Jurkevicius
STF EUROPE APPLICATION FORM 2014-2015 CHECKLIST: *
I have uploaded a passport style photo to the form
My passport is not expiring before November 2015
I have completed the application form
My travel insurance is sorted
I have asked our Church or Youth leader to send recommendation letter
I have written my Essay
My Parents have completed the parents questionnaire
I have signed the STF code
Please upload your passport style picture * I Choose File 1.~..f.~.~.~. ~~.~.~. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … . . . . . . . . . . PERSONAL INFORMATION
Firstname * Middle Name Last Name *
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Home Address (Street) •
Post Code • City • Country •
Home Phone * Mobile Phone Email •
Year of Birth * Month of Birth * Day of Birth •
Gender • T-shirt Size for Your Gender •
Are you matd~d? * Are you blessed? * (If Blessed) Blessing Year
0 ye.s 0 yes 0 no 0 no
PARENTS’ INFORMATION
Father’s Name * Father’s phone number * Father’s email *
Mother’s Name * Mother’s phone Nimber * Mother’s email *
Home Address (if different from above) *
Blessing Year •
HEALTH INSURANCE I~ORMATION
I will bring to STF * O European Health Irisurance Card Elll O Private Health Insurance ® I don’t know
Irisurance expiry date * Irisurance contact tel. “”. •
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What is insured according to your insurance? {in few words) “’
PASSPORT INFORMATION
Full Passport Name “’ Country of Citizenship “’ Expiry Date “’
SIBUNGS INFORMATION
Name Year of Birth Occupation Years in STF (if any)
Other siblings: Name - Year of Birth - Occupation - Years of Participation in STF {if any)
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HEALTH INFORMATION If it is not applicable please put N/ A
What kind of sparts/excercises helve you done during high school? “’
Please explain if you have Olf’f concerns and wt¥ {previous injuries, surgeries, family history, etc.): *
Flot feet: -.
Back/Neck: “’
Scoliosis: *
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Please explain in detail any short or long-term physical ailment(s) other than above: *
MORE PERSONAL INFORMATION
1. What kind of crurch-related activities have you been involved in during your high school years? (Witnessing or visiting crurches witn parents, leading youtn ministry, work witn HARP, staff at workshops, service activities, etc.) *
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2. Wnat kind of work experiences have you had, if any? Please describe the nature of your employment and how long you worked. *
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3. Wnat kind of extra-curricular activities (sports, music, school clubs, volunteer work, etc.) have you been involved in during your rogn scnool years? Please describe if you have received any awards or lield any positions. *
4. Wnat did you do in tlie time period between hign school graduation and applying to STF? *
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5. Describe your main skills, nobbies, and interests. *
6. Wnat are you planning to do after STF? *
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7. Please, share freely any additional information you would like the STF staff to know about you, besides points mentioned above.
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ESSAY QUESTIONNAIRE FOR APPLICANTS
Why do I want to be a part of the STF mission and Yklat do I hope to gain from it?
(Note: Please be honest as this helps us to understand better your present situation and think how better to support you.)
Please cover these bullet points in your essay:
o - Outline v.tlat led you to make your decision to apply to STF, and include any important background information that may have influenced your decision. o -What do you hope to gain from this year of STF? o -How do you plan to contribute to the Unification Movement as a result of your STF experience? o -What are your plans for the future after STF?
This essay should be a minimum of 500 V«>rds and maximum of 1000 V«>rds
Please copy and paste your essay into the text area below.
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QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PARENTS - details can help us better support yotr son/daughter Please ask your parents to answer the questionnaire in the text box below
Applicant’s Name:
Father’s N a m e : - - - - - - - - - - - - Mother’s Name:
Questions: 1. Could you describe how you rove supported your son/daughter’s spiritual life? (e.g. family HDH, DP study, workshops, etc.)
2. Describe your son/daughter’s strengths/good qualities
3. Describe your son/daughter’s weaknesses/areas needing improvement
4. Describe your son/daughter’s relationship with peers and Blessed Children in your local community
5. Are there any specific problems of which we need to be aware when supporting your son/daughter? (Particularly health issues trot may affect their well-being)
6. What do you expect to be the outcome of your son/daughter’s time on the STF program?
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STF CODE OF CONDUCT 2014-201!5
l. I want to participate in the Special Task Force - a one-year full-time mission program especially designed for young people of the Unification Movement.
2. I pledge to sincerely do my best to build a strong relationship with God and True Parents during the mission program.
3. I pledge to follow the schedule and the directions of the organizers and staff for the whole duration of STF. -I pledge to not engage in exclusive male-female relationships, or create an environment that is in any Wtrf a distraction to others -I pledge to not smoke, consume alcoholic drinks, or illegal drugs/ substances
(Please note thnt whnt you mat have done in the past is not the point rather that you are setting a new standard for your life on STF and after)
By signing this document, I acknowledge that I am aware of the consequences of any violation of the STF rules/ guidelines. The consequences are as fellows:
lst warning: verbal warning/ STF staff call your parents 2nd warning: you may be suspended from the STF program for a short period 3rd warning: you may be required to permanently leave the STF program
* D I have. completed the application form, read the above information and made my own decision to apply for STF
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* D As parents we fully support our child’s decision to participate. in STF
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