Freeset
Organization
Founded in 2001
Vision
Freeset exists to provide dignified employment in a healing working community, for women wanting to break free from the sex trade. Many women working in the sex trade did not choose such a life but are victims of trafficking or poverty. Hence Freeset begins with the paradigm of ‘choice’ – offering an alternative form of employment where they can experience dignity and begin a journey of healing, faith and hope. Freeset is located on the edge of Sonagacchi, in north Kolkata, India (a notorious red light district). A central part of Freeset’s strategy is to locate itself within the community in which it seeks to have a transformational impact.
Staff
1 full time employees inside North America.
25 field personnel outside North America.
Missions Opportunities
Expected terms of service:
1-3 months
3-18 months
2-4 years
4 years or longer
Qualifications for Applicants
Servant heart, capacity for hard work, aptitude to function in a cross cultural context, capacity to cope with harsh climate, relevant skills to assist in the growth of our holistic ministry (extensive range of possible skills from business through to development, artistic etc).
Application and Candidacy Process
a. submit CV and referees.
b. Initial skype call / meeting
c. Detailed referees reports
d. follow up skype meeting.
e. Preparation of job description
f. Visit Kolkata (for longer term + 3 years)
g. Offer of placement.
Training Program
Freeset offers two kinds of programs. Short term internships usually of 1 - 3 months duration and Longer term roles of up to 24 months. These are both hands on activities. We provide limited pre field preparation input - but primarily our role is to provide a mission environment in which people passionate about living in the kingdom, can utilize their training / professional skills and enthusiasm in a context where they become participants in the freedom journey of women breaking free from the sex trade.
Funding
All Freeset expat staff are funded outside of the organisation. Freeset does not pay salaries to expats. This may be from churches, friends, retirement savings etc.
Demographics & Policies
This agency invites:
- Non-English speaking candidates (But they will need a functional level of English)
- Non-North American Candidates
- Graduating international students to work in their home country (We are an India based organisation - so obviously this only applies to Indian students)
- Those who practice ?charismatic? gifts such as prophecy, speaking in tongues, healing prayer, etc.
- Divorced candidates
Statements
No Our agency has standard policies for the education of missionaries? children. Yes Parents make decisions regarding the education of their children. Yes Children are included in our orientation and on field support. Yes Both spouses are required to apply and qualify for missionary service. No Both spouses are considered paid staff members. No Non-employee spouses are expected to participate in the ministry on a volunteer (non paid) basis. Yes Non-employee spouses are included in orientation and on field support. No Our agency has a sexual harassment policy. Yes Women may hold any position in our organization.
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