2008 Fellowship Program


Are You Passionate?


Already know that your passion is community organizing, but not sure how to get your foot in the door?  Excited about the electoral work that this election year has to offer as well?  Perfect timing because GenChange is announcing the launch of its unique Fellowship Program!  20 recent college graduates –or community activists of any age –will be placed at dynamic grassroots community organizations working to improve the lives of poor and working people.  You'll be trained to use the tools of democracy, including the vote, to help communities get their voices heard, and to hold politicians accountable.


The Next President……


While most people have been wondering who the next President of the United States will be, we here at GenChange and the Community Voting Project are asking tougher questions about the future of our country.  How do we make sure that politicians are more responsive to low income and underrepresented communities?  Who will be the grassroots leaders and community organizers of tomorrow?  How do we find and develop passionate, committed young professionals who have the skills to lead the social change movements of today and tomorrow? 


And That's Where You Come In….


If you've been wondering how to live out your passion and get paid organizing for economic and social justice, then apply for the 2008 Generation Change Fellowship Program! 


***The application period for the GenChange Fellowship Program closed on March 15, 2008.  Please visit us soon for more information on the 2008 GenChange Fellowship Class!***


Fellowship Details

  • 20 Fellows will be accepted into the Generation Change Program for the 2008 program year.
  • Duration is for 27 weeks starting with an Introduction to Organizing and Electoral Work in Nashville, TN on Monday, June 2nd through Sunday, June 8th.
  • Following training, fellows are placed directly in the field with effective community organizations that are involved in the Center for Community Change's Community Voting Project.  Fellows will gain training and experience in community organizing, social justice work and civic engagement activities.
  • Fellows are compensated $500 per week. 
  • Health care is included.  Housing is not provided.
  • Travel, lodging and food costs are provided to attend the Nashville, TN training in June as well as the three following electoral trainings/convenings.
  • A car will be necessary for work. 


Key Dates for the 2008 Fellowship Program:

  • Last Week of January 2008:  Applications are released online.

  • March 15, 2008:  Fellowship application deadline.

  • May 1, 2008:  2008 Generation Change Fellowship Class announced.

  • June 2 – 8, 2008:  Five Day Orientation Training in Nashville, TN.  

  • Second Week of June 2008:  Fellowship community organization placements begin.

  • August 10-11, 2008:  2nd Training in Washington, DC

  • Fall 2008:  3rd & 4th Electoral Organizing Trainings

  • December 5, 2008:  Fellowship Concludes
     


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