Want to do something meaningful next year? There are still spots available with Amate House. Amate House is a year of intensive leadership development in Chicago. Our fellows are young adults ages 21-29 who commit to living in intentional community with other Amate House fellows, and serving under-resourced communities in Chicago through full time community service. Fellows are asked to engage thoughtfully throughout their experience with the Amate House tenets of community, social justice, stewardship, faith, and service. With a network of over forty Chicago area non-profits, Amate House works diligently to place fellows in professional jobs geared toward their skills and interests, including positions at legal aid centers, low-income community health clinics, inner-city schools, parishes, and social service organizations. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. For more information visit amatehouse.org

The Congressional Hunger Center is recruiting for the next class of Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows! The Emerson Hunger Fellows Program is a leadership development program that trains, inspires, and sustains a network of leaders committed to social justice. The Emerson program bridges community-based efforts with national public policy to develop Hunger Fellows as effective leaders in the movement to end hunger and poverty.

Each year 16-20 participants are selected for this year-long fellowship. Fellows are placed for the first six months with community-based organizations all over the country involved in fighting hunger at the local level, such as grass roots organizing groups, food banks, and direct service providers. Fellows then move to Washington, D.C. to complete their year with national nonprofit organizations and federal government agencies to develop, implement, and advocate for policies that address hunger and its root causes. Throughout the year, the Fellows develop a strong learning community for reflection, resource sharing, and skill building that supports their field and policy work and their leadership development. The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program develops effective leaders with a deep understanding of hunger, poverty, and racism at both the local and national level that enables them to find innovative solutions and create the political will to end hunger.

The application deadline for the next class of Fellows is January 14, 2022.  Applications are encouraged from candidates reflecting diverse educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds. We strongly encourage those with lived experiences of hunger and poverty to apply. Fellows serve as independent consultants and typically receive financial packages in the range of $38,000 to $43,000 over the duration of the fellowship. Please pass along this information to potential applicants who are committed to social justice and are interested in doing anti-hunger, anti-poverty, and racial equity work. 

CHC’s “Becoming an Emerson Fellow” page can be found here. If you have questions, please email fellows@hungercenter.org or call me at 202-547-7022 ext. 10

Camp Joy provides opportunities for populations of youth that might not otherwise have the chance to attend camp for socioeconomic or medical reasons. Working at Camp Joy provides counselors with the kind of experience employers are looking for. Senior counselors learn how to be leaders as they take on the responsibility of caring for a group of children. They learn how to think critically, acting as problem-solvers on the fly; addressing conflict, engaging campers, and changing plans in a fast-paced environment. 

Apply here https://campjoystaff.campbrainstaff.com/ 

Visit https://www.wehakeecampforgirls.com/staff/ for more information.

Each semester, Catholic Mobilizing Network--a ministry of the Catholic Church to end capital punishment-- welcomes college and graduate student interns to our team, working alongside them on efforts to end the death penalty and promote restorative justice. 

CMN interns get hands-on experience and insight into the inner workings of a faith-based non-profit, and explore how their faith calls them to work for justice.

We are currently inviting undergraduate and graduate students ages 19-24 to apply for our Congregation of St. Joseph Summer 2023 Internship Program.

Explore CMN Internships!

Young people of faith are critical in national efforts to transform our criminal legal system. 

CMN is proud to work with young justice seekers all year round, empowering them to cultivate forms of justice that prioritize healing, right relationship, and repair.

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS: Join our CRS family this summer as a paid intern through our CRS Summer Hire program! Visit our CRS Careers page and type "summer" into the search bar to view the summer internships available across all CRS departments. These will be posted on an on-going basis throughout the spring, so check back regularly. 

Will you make a difference in a  child's life as part of Christian Appalachian Project's Summer Camp program? Volunteers and interns make summer camp possible for kids who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford such an experience. In addition to a transformational service opportunity, benefits for volunteers include travel assistance and room & board. Volunteers committed to serving six weeks or more are eligible for a bi-weekly stipend of $375, as well as a potential Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (a $1300 value) at the conclusion of their service term. More information can be found at https://www.christianapp.org/volunteering-with-cap/summer-camp. 

Position Description: CityWide is seeking a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA to support the development of two new community initiatives focused on building financial independence and increasing access to healthy food for residents of West Dayton. 

1. Financial Stability
   Goal: Provide residents with the tools they need to build a more stable financial foundation and improve options in other areas, including future housing.  
   
   Job Duties:  
   Gather data on resident financial priorities through conversations and analysis of existing work. 
   Build relationships with partners to address financial literacy and similar needs with residents.  
   Develop outreach tools to connect residents to opportunities, including training, education, peer support, etc.
2. Healthy Food Access
   Goal: Increase the capacity of healthy food program pilots to ensure that residents have easy access to a range of affordable and healthy food options. 
   
   Job Duties:  
   Research and identify best practices in local growing and sale/distribution of produce. 
   Support solar garden efforts to develop sustainable growing and distribution plan. 
   Identify funding opportunities for local food programs and support funding applications. 
   Recruit new volunteers to support multiple solar garden and community garden growing plans. 

Qualifications:  

• Prior experience working in community 
• Must be a self-starter with strong interpersonal and time-management skills and a passion for community-building  work 
• Strong writing and communication skills 
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 

Program Benefits:  

• $1,040 monthly living allowance 
• End of Service Award: Choose between a Segal Education Award ($6,095) to pay for a range of education expenses or a cash stipend ($1,800). 
• Health benefits 
• Child Care assistance (if applicable) 
• National AmeriCorps network of current members and alumni 

How to Apply: Create a profile and apply through the AmeriCorps portal at:  

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=86470. Reach out to Caitlin Jacob with questions at cjacob@citywidedev.com. 

The Cleveland Foundation is currently recruiting students for our 2023-24 Public Service Fellowship program and our 2023 Summer Internship Program. All applications are now live with deadlines/eligibility as follows:

The SIP deadline is January 23rd, 2023

• Are current sophomores/juniors/seniors or first-year graduate students
• Either has a permanent residence in Cuyahoga, Lake, or Geauga counties or attends a college/university within Cuyahoga, Lake, or Geauga counties
• Are interested in learning more about the nonprofit and public sectors with a particular focus on Cleveland through a full-time, paid ($16/hour) summer internship experience

The PSF deadline is February 13th, 2023

• Have a passion for public service
• Earned their undergraduate degrees within the last 3 years (spring 2020 through spring 2023)
• Want to live and invest in Cleveland for at least a year

Prospective candidates should visit our website to learn more about the program and apply. They can also check out former summer interns’ reflections on their #SummerofPurpose via our blog. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns along the way - please do not hesitate to reach out to Stephanie Molnar (smolnar@clevefdn.org) or Josh Pugh (jpugh@clevefdn.org). 

Each semester, Commonweal offers internships to up-and-coming young writers, journalists, scholars, theologians, creatives, and critics. (https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/interns)

Interns have the opportunity to explore Commonweal’s editorial, marketing, development, and digital work, depending on their interest and background. Responsibilities include:

• Writing original content for Commonweal's website or print magazine
• Assisting with website curation and research, including art and archival collection
• Preparing content for publication using an online content management system (CMS).
• Assisting in editorial planning and production of The Commonweal Podcast.
• Creating and planning content for social media.

Start and end dates are flexible, with modest stipends offered to help defray living and commuting expenses. Due to Covid, we're open to remote intern applications, with the possibility of spending a couple of weeks in NYC during the fall semester paid by a generous grant.

Qualified candidates from undergraduate and graduate programs in any discipline are encouraged to apply. Commonweal is also interested in elevating, supporting, and amplifying Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian voices. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least two samples of original writing to interns@commonwealmagazine.org. 

If you have any questions about our Internship or College Subscription Program, please contact Milton Javier Bravo at milton@commonwealmagazine.org.

Are you passionate about Fair Trade, social justice and sustainability? Are you a student or recent graduate looking for rewarding part-time work? Do you want to gain hands-on experience supporting grassroots organizers, developing leaders, building regional networks, and executing communications strategies?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be a perfect fit for a 2022-23 Fair Trade Campaigns Fellowship in the Midwest, Western, or Eastern Region. Apply before January 17th and please share with others!

The Global Learning Collective is welcoming students across the world to participate in a virtual team-based internship contributing to a sustainable future for all. The main objective of the Global Internship Program is to connect talented students to solve real-world organizational challenges related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), giving students a platform to professionally and personally develop their intercultural competencies and prepare to become global leaders with the know-how to successfully navigate in a multicultural environment. The Global Virtual Internship experience promotes leadership development, intercultural competence, and immersive virtual learning.

Inspired by the UN SDGs, this virtual program will offer students the opportunity to interact with multiple organizations across the world and be exposed to current global challenges. In particular, students will work on projects related to the following SDGs: #2 (zero hunger), #3 (good health and well-being), #11 (sustainable cities and communities), and #12 (responsible consumption and production).

Visit https://glcollective.org/internship/ for more details.

The mission of the Leadership Roundtable is  to promote "best practices and accountability in the management, finances, communications, and human resources development of the Catholic Church in the U.S., including greater incorporation of the expertise of the laity." 

The Leadership Roundtable Fellows program offers a one-year, faith-based experience in Washington, DC. You will have the opportunity to live in community with other local Catholic volunteers, serve full-time at Leadership Roundtable, and develop a broad skill set of best practices in management and leadership to help you successfully transition to a ministry or career. For more information visit https://leadershiproundtable.org/what-we-do/fellows-program/

Mission of Mary Farm is a project of the Mission of Mary Cooperative, a non-profit group that works for urban social justice on the east side of Dayton. We are named for Mary the mother of Christ and share in her mission of bringing Christ to the world. Though Catholic and Marianist in identity, the farm serves and employs people of any faith background. The farm is entering its 6th season of production growing. In addition to a CSA vegetable distribution program and farmer’s market operations, Mission of Mary Farm hosts community events, educational workshops, a children’s outdoor day camp, and a teen work skills development program. We work extensively with the land and the people of the Twin Towers neighborhood, a diverse but low income urban neighborhood about 1.25 miles east of downtown Dayton.

Position Description: We are seeking energetic and driven interns who will help us not only in our seasonal programs but also in furthering the mission and capacity of our organization. Interns assist in all matters at the farm including: seed starting, transplanting, garden maintenance, new garden construction, compost creation, harvesting, packaging, selling, marketing, and delivery. Interns also become integral members of the neighborhood community where we farm by participating in and helping to organize neighborhood events and community meals, volunteer days, teaching in our kids’ day camp, and by mentoring teens in our work skills program. Most of our programs occur in the summer months, but the more time interns are able to commit to being at the farm the more they learn about sustainable food production and the vocation of farming.

Find out more and apply!

NETWORK's Associate Program is an 11-month program focused on legislative advocacy rooted in the principles of Catholic Social Justice. From Fall to Summer,  Associates participate in an intensive, educational, and professional development experience in Washington, D.C. This program -- designed for people of all faith backgrounds and all ages -- cultivates growth into a career in advocacy, politics, policy, or non-profit work through firsthand experience. Associates will develop practical, translatable skills as they contribute to the ongoing NETWORK mission of working for social justice.

Applications for the next Associate year are now open. More information can be found at https://networklobby.org/associates/

NETWORK welcomes all candidates that are passionate about social justice and civic participation. Since its founding in 1972, NETWORK has advocated for equity in a variety of contexts and strongly encourages people of color and other underrepresented groups within the social justice advocacy field to apply. Associates must be at least 21; there is no upper age limit. Over the years, our associates have been equally divided between college graduates and people in mid-career or retirement phases of their life.

For more information about NETWORK, click here.

Environmental justice internships

Adults of all ages are invited to apply for an internship or long-term volunteer opportunity on the working organic farm at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Experience hands-on opportunities in our fields and gardens, with our chickens and alpacas and working with fiber arts, all while learning about sustainability and environmental justice. Live in a small community of volunteers and interact with the Sisters of Providence. Learn more or apply at internships.WhiteViolet.org