FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Be the change America needs.
America needs leaders who can bridge divides.
Will you be part of the change?
The Move for America Fellowship a paid, immersive learning experience for emerging leaders to move across the urban / rural divide to live, learn, and serve. Fellows will serve in community-based organizations, build relationships, and learn about their host town. They will participate in professional development sessions, peer mentorship, and complete a capstone project designed to build the skills and habits to bridge divides.
Fellowships are either (a) 10 weeks in the summer or (b) 10-12 months.
Applications will open in January 2022.
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Benefits
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Stipend for moving costs, plus bi-weekly compensation, based on service site
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Expert training on critical professional and personal communication skills
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Mentorship from Move for America staff and volunteers
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Complete a capstone project that can be featured on Move for America's website
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Direct experience working in a community-based nonprofit
Eligibility
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Must be 18 years old by service start date.
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In order to participate, admitted Fellows must also match with a summer position in a community-based nonprofit. Fellows may secure their own position, or Move for America will help them match through one of our partner organizations.
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Service positions must be in a community outside your hometown, with priority to applicants moving across the urban / rural divide.
Summer Service Partners
