Return-Path: <nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id g53CVHO09985; Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:31:18 -0400 (EDT) Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:31:18 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <003201c20af9$be186740$af6bf7a5@oemcomputer> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Mary Ann Corley" <macorley1@earthlink.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-POVRACELIT:823] Americorps Positions--Social Justice and Education X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.50.4807.1700 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 3747 Lines: 116 The following is from the Institute for Community Leadership: We are looking for warriors for justice!! Are you ready for a transformative and deep experience in education and social justice? The Institute for Community Leadership and the Washington Service Corps announce two new AmeriCorps positions beginning Fall 2002. PROJECT TITLE: Coaching Peace with Justice: Fostering Democracy Schools PROJECT HOST: The Institute for Community Leadership; Seattle, WA DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: The Institute for Community Leadership (ICL) works across the country in schools and communities is committed to providing young people with the conduct, character and consciousness they need to create better and strong communities. Through innovative curriculum tools and dynamic community events, the Institute engages young people in struggles against racism, sexism, meanness and meaninglessness. Utilizing nonviolence, poetry and community advocacy, we provide young people with the foundation for action. The AmeriCorps position is responsible for the deployment of ICL's Leadership Poetry Workshop curriculum across the state of Washington. Related duties include home and family visits, planning community events, assist in office management and manage relationships with teachers and administrators. Members will also participate in the National Youth Nonviolence Leadership Institute. DESCRIPTION OF DAILY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Organize and present life transforming school based Leadership Poetry Workshops * Attend ICL staff meetings and Coaching sessions * Actively participate on a team of multi-racial youth and adults committed to fostering democracy schools * Help create ties and promote family involvement in personal and social change * Assist in developing the capacity of teachers to promote social change in schools * Plan dynamic and thought provoking community events for students * Assist in building relationships with school and district personnel * Various office duties, including answering the phone and working on mailings * Participate in advanced nonviolence sessions with youth and adults GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: * An interest and commitment to providing service to the community; * Must be 18-25 years old and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; * Strong interest in social justice, education and youth. * Possess a willingness to sacrifice and serve for social justice DESIRED SKILLS FOR THIS POSITION: * Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team; * Willingness and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences; * Self- starter and able to take initiative with sometimes limited supervision and direction; * Dedication and commitment to 11 months of service; * Coachability (the ability to receive coaching on ways to improve) * Ability to be other-interested * Desire for challenge * Willingness to be out of your comfort zone HOURS OF WORK: AmeriCorps Members make a commitment to participate full-time for 11 months (averaging at least 40 hours per week). Washington Service Corps members will also be expected to participate in the National Youth Nonviolence Leadership Institute sessions which can range from 4 days to six weeks in duration. Members will work with site coordinator to determine availability. To apply, please contact the Institute for Community Leadership or go online and download an application at: http://www.wa.gov/esd/wsc/. Thank you for your interest. Sasha Rabkin Institute for Community Leadership 206-720-1950 www.icleadership.org
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