Change Agent Summer Organizing Program

Community OrganizersFri May 30, 2008 to Sun Sep 28, 2008Description:Change Agent Summer Organizing ProgramLooking for 75 Individuals Committed to Changing Their CommunitiesBe the Change, Inc., in collaboration with the ServiceNation OrganizingCommittee, is seeking 75 energetic individuals from around the country tohelp jump-start the ServiceNation Movement to bring national service toscale in the United States. We are looking for people who believe in thetransformational power of citizen service and are ready to help call for anew era of citizenship and service in America. No organizing experiencenecessary.Summer OverviewChange Agent Academy – May 30-June 3 Attend all expenses paid trip toAtlanta to learn everything you need to know to be a summer organizerParticipate in the Hands On Network/Points of Light Conference followingthe training Learn skills, processes, and best practices for organizing andmovement building Training and Support Work as part of a diverse regionalteam Weekly check-in calls with Field Director Bi-weekly training callsOpportunity to attend the ServiceNation Summit in New York City onSeptember 18th Organizing and Movement Building Activities Work in yourlocal community Attend and host community forums and public meetingsOrganize a local steering committee Learn to navigate the local politicalsystem Convene and train local citizens to continue organizing throughoutthe yearSeptember 27 - Day of Action Work with steering committee you create toorganize a Day of Action event in your community Conduct outreach to localmedia and public officials Time Commitment Full-time during the summerAdvanced planning will allow for part-time work in SeptemberStipend $3750 to be divided equally and paid by check monthly. The lastcheck will be issued after the Day of Action.To see the complete listing go to:http://www.volunteermatch.org/results/opp_detail.jsp?oppid=386620