The application deadline for Partner Organizations has passed and we are no longer accepting additional applications for the 2008-2009 program year.  Please check back in early 2009 for information about the 2009-2010 program year.

Do you have a project that you would love to implement, but lack the staff capacity or other resources to bring it off the shelf? Or maybe you have a program that would benefit from an innovative and enthusiastic young leader... Public Allies Arizona will place talented, diverse young adults in service to non-profits across the nonprofit community four-five days each week. These nonprofits - called Partner Organizations - are chosen based on their ability to provide the Ally with significant work experience, as well as their need for an innovative young leader who can help them take on a project they otherwise could not afford or infuse energy into an existing project.

Please click on the following links to:     Learn More about the Program     Become a Partner Organization   Become an Ally

To be considered as a partner organization, your organization must meet the following criteria:

•  Support the mission of PUBLIC ALLIES ARIZONA by making a commitment to developing mentoring, and encouraging the growth of a young person in the nonprofit sector.

•  Be a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, foundation, school, or public agency committed to working to improve the greater PHOENIX community.

•  Have the ability to pay a percentage of an Ally's stipend (based on your organization's budget) plus FICA and Worker's Compensation .

•  Provide adequate office space (a desk, computer, and telephone) and direct service position description with a clear measurable service impact.

•  Designate one supervisor with whom an Ally would work with day-to-day and who would work closely with the Public Allies staff and attend scheduled meetings.

•  Provide at least 1,700 hours worth of direct service opportunities over the ten-month period.

•  Have the ability to evaluate and measure the impact an Ally has on the community through his/her service.

•  Support an Ally in meeting graduation requirements and the goals outlined in the “Position Description”.

•  Provide a quality mentor-student relationship for an Ally.

•  Complete an application, and participate in interview, selection and matching process.

Four ways to get more information:
Fill out an interest form to receive information by mail
Attend an information session
Download a brochure
Contact our staff at: michelle.lyons-mayer@asu.edu or (602) 496-0425