César E. Chávez Fellowship, 2012

The Cesar Chavez Foundation is accepting applications for the Cesar E. Chavez Fellowship (Application attached) A year-long fellowship available to recent college graduates interested in:

• Community and resource building
• Learning more about nonprofits
• Managing an after-school and summer program
• Supervising volunteers
• Learning more about youth development.

As a Cesar E. Chavez Fellow, you will have the unique opportunity to connect with underprivileged, disenfranchised communities and partner with families, youth and teens to empower themselves and improve their quality of life. As a fellow you will:

• Oversee our ¡Si Se Puede! Learning Center programs (after-school & summer program)
• Build and establish community resources
• Recruit and coordinate local volunteers
• Develop curriculum
• Join a group of alumni in which some are currently attending Harvard Kennedy School, Fulbright Program, Teach for America, and USC Graduate School of Social Work

Since this is an AmeriCorps Program, all CEC Fellowships will receive a living stipend, an Education Award/Scholarship upon the completion of their service, and free housing provided by the Cesar Chavez Foundation.

Deadline: Friday, April 27, 2012 by 5:00pm PST

Visit each site's Facebook page for more information:

Arizona:
Phoenix, Sombra Apartments
Somerton, Hacienda Manuel Chavez

California:
San Francisco, Vista Del Monte
Gilroy, Gilroy Apartments
Hollister, Villa Luna
Fresno, Casa Velasco
Bakersfield, Govea Gardens
Shafter, Casa Amelia Cadena

New Mexico:
Albuquerque, Plaza David Chavez
Albuquerque, La Vida Nueva

Texas:
San Antonio, Aguila Oaks
Pharr, Jardines de la Fuente
Edcouch, Casa Messina
Mercedes, Casa Saldana
Temple, Village at Meadow Bend

For questions, contact Charles Miller at ccf.recruitment@gmail.com.

Click here for to visit the website or to download the flyer.