PolitiCorps - A Term of Service for Democracy - Accepting Applications Now

It's like AmeriCorps, but you don't have to abstain from politics while you serve. In fact, we encourage voting.*
It's like the Peace Corps, but you won't get malaria. (We promise. Oregon's been malaria-free for years.)*
It's PolitiCorps. A term of service for democracy.

Do you know a hotshot young activist ready to run a campaign, polish up her public speaking skills, and manage a volunteer team? You should nominate her or him now.

This week PolitiCorps will accept the first dozen Fellows for the 2009 Summer Bootcamp, based in Portland, Oregon. Applications are due on March 20th.

Fellowships provide a total of 24 promising young activists a free 10 week training in high impact grassroots organizing skills and next generation leadership skills.

This national Fellowship for young progressives offers:

• A cleared path toward a career in the public interest
• Training in communications, community organizing, public policy analysis, networking, data management, and project management
• Round-table conversations with nationally-known politics, wonks, strategists, and progressive change-agents
• Close friendships with some of the brightest and most dedicated activists in the country
• Housing and cost of living stipends are offered on top of tuition for the 10 week training

PolitiCorps Fellows are college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates (up to 24 years old) who have a demonstrated commitment to progressive values and an interest in the political process.

To learn more, download our shiny brochure.

There are two applications periods for Summer 2009.
Round 1: Applications due March 20th (12 Fellows)
Round 2: Rolling admissions until the program is full (12 Fellows)

To apply today, submit a nomination form now.

*Obviously, we think AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps (and all the other Corps) are neato. Really super.