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PUBLIC ALLIES ARIZONA

Become An Ally

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis deadline until all slots are filled.

"Are you ready to make a significant impact on your community?"

Public Allies Arizona is an intense 10-month Apprenticeship Program designed to develop the next generation of civic leaders.

We will be seeking dedicated, service minded Allies to begin their 10-month apprenticeship in nonprofit organizations in the Phoenix area the Fall of 2008.

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

Qualifications:

  • 18-30 years old
  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • A copy of high school diploma, GED certificate, or higher education transcript
  • Available to work in a full-time apprentiship; avg. 40-50 hours per week
  • Willingness to be coached and mentored
  • Have a passion for service and a desire to serve the community

Benefits:

  • A $13,500 stipend for ten months of service
  • A taxable educational award of $4,725 upon completion of the program
  • AmeriCorps Health Insurance
  • Child care assistance (if eligible)
  • Interest free loan deferment for qualified student loans
  • Eight personal days and holidays off
  • Exposure to local issues and the nonprofit sector

Program Requirements:

  • Complete two Team Service Projects
  • Complete a minimum of 1,700 hours of service
  • Serve as an AmeriCorps member
  • Attend bi-weekly Friday trainings
  • Attend two overnight retreats
  • Attend additional conferences and events related to the service movement and volunteerism
  • Participate in evaluations of the program
 
Regular Dates Regular Decision
Ally Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all slots are filled.
June 2-27 Ally Panel Interviews
Week of June 30 Ally Group Interviews
Week of July 7 Ally Finalist Notifications
July 16, 2008

Ally Finalist Orientation Meeting

July 22, 2008 Matching Fair
July 28 - August 8, 2008 Ally/Partner Organization Interviews
Week of August 11, 2008 Notification of Match
August 19, 2008 Ally Enrollment Meeting
September 3 - 5, 2008 Ally Core Retreat
September 8 - 12, 2008 Ally Core Training
September 15, 2008 1st Day At Placements

Are you ready for the challenge? Four ways to get more information:

 
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