Project Shinui volunteers are drawn from a diverse group. Opportunities are available for students, recent college graduates, and established professionals.
Positions require good written and interpersonal communications skills.
Knowledge of Arabic or Russian is also extremely valuable. Volunteers with professional skills often are able to offer short-term consultations in English. Past volunteers have come in on the ground floor of new projects, to help advocacy groups write grant proposals and public relations materials in English, as well as carry out the research needed to educate the public, influence government policies, and establish legal precedents. Volunteers with professional experience share their expertise in such diverse areas as community organizing, policy analysis, and advocacy.