Making a Difference after Carleton:
Alternatives to the Traditional Workforce
This document includes a selection of the many post-graduation opportunities that are available
to Carleton students. To learn about more opportunities, see “Further Resources” at the end of
this document.
DOMESTIC
SERVICE & SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS
AmeriCorps
http://www.americorps.gov/
AmeriCorps is a domestic service organization that places corps members in community service positions all around
the country. Corps members focus on a specific issue such as education, public safety, health or the environment,
and they work on bettering this issue within the community they are serving. Corps members serve in this position
for ten months to one year.
Application Requirements:

Deadlines are rolling

Some programs have unique requirements in relation to experience including experience such as specific
skills or related experience
Benefits:
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Corps members receive a modest living allowance

Some programs provide housing

Some assignments also provide healthcare
City Year
http://www.cityyear.org/
City year is a service program that places members primarily in educational and youth programs in cities across the
US for one year. The program places a large emphasis on working with youth in at-risk communities. Besides
primarily working with youth, members also might participate in community service projects (such as rebuild) within
the areas they are serving.
Application Requirements:

Be between the ages of 17 and 24

Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident

Be ready to dedicate 10 months to full-time service

Be a high school graduate or GED recipient or agree to work toward high school equivalency while serving at
City Year

Have served no more than 2 terms in another AmeriCorps, NCCC, or VISTA program
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Agree to a background or security check
Benefits:

Weekly Stipend

Educational Stipend ($4,725)

Federal Student Loan Deferment

Health Insurance
Public Allies
http://www.publicallies.org/
An AmeriCorps program that places allies in community development NGOs serving for four days a week for 10
months at local nonprofits, where they create, improve and expand services that address issues including youth
development, education, public health, economic development, and the environment. Once a week, allies participate
in a rigorous leadership development program in which local community leaders and expert practitioners lead
workshops.
Application Requirements:

Looks for diverse participants

Individuals must be between ages 18 and 30

Have at least a high school diploma or GED

Committed to making a difference

Public Allies values commitment and leadership potential more than educational background or relevant work
history
Benefits:

Allies are AmeriCorps members and are therefore paid a stipend between $1,250 and $1,800 a month
(depending on the community)
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Health care

Interest-free student loan deferments

$4,725 educational award applicable to loans

Career support network
Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice
http://www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-
fellowship.html
The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice is designed to foster the advancement of social justice through
participation in health care advocacy work that focuses on the unique challenges facing many low-income and
minority communities. The Wellstone Fellow's primary responsibilities include assisting in the organization of
conferences and trainings for advocates and community leaders; drafting talking points, blogs, fact sheets, and other
publications; and developing content for the Families USA website and email lists. The fellow will learn about health
reform implementation, Medicaid, Medicare, health equity, and other important health policy issues. The Fellow will
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develop an understanding of the tactics and strategies used in state-based consumer health advocacy organizations
and will work directly with our network of state consumer health advocates and organizations.
Application Requirements:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States

Candidates from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply

The ideal candidate will exhibit a keen interest in and commitment to learning about health disparities,
developing advocacy and organizing skills, and understanding the complexities of the health care system in
the United States

Academic, volunteer, and professional background should reflect applicant's dedication to social justice work
and to the reduction of racial and ethnic health disparities
Benefits:

Fellows receive a competitive salary (approximately $38,000)

Health care benefits
Echoing Green Fellowship
http://www.echoinggreen.org/fellowship/echoing-green-
fellowship
Echoing Green’s world-renowned two-year Fellowship program provides more than $2 million in seed funding to a
diverse group of the world’s most promising social entrepreneurs. Those selected receive funding to help launch new
organizations; access to Echoing Green’s robust network; leadership development opportunities; and one-to-one
support and counseling. Through our two-year Echoing Green Fellowship program, we provide start-up capital and
technical assistance to help new leaders launch their organizations and build capacity of their social enterprise. We
offer:
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A stipend of $80,000 for individuals (or $90,000 for 2-person partnerships) paid in four equal installments
over two years
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A health insurance stipend
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A yearly professional development stipend

Conferences led by organizational development experts
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Access to technical support and pro bono partnerships to help grow your organization

A community of like-minded social entrepreneurs and public service leaders, including the Echoing Green
network of nearly 500 alumni working all over the world
FoodCorps
https://foodcorps.org/
FoodCorps recruits talented leaders for a year of paid public service building healthy school food environments in
high-obesity, limited-resource communities. FoodCorps service members implement a three-ingredient recipe for
healthy kids: TEACH children about what healthy food is and where it comes from; BUILD and tend school gardens;
and BRING quality local food into public school cafeterias.
More than anything, FoodCorps is looking for candidates who really want to be FoodCorps service members.
Successful FoodCorps service members are people who have:

Passion for building a healthier future for schoolchildren
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Commitment to working hard in order to make a difference
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Demonstrated leadership ability
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Motivation to serve full-time in a limited resource community
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Perseverance in the face of challenges and creativity in finding solutions
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Respect for diversity of opinion, experience, and background

Experience working in or studying food systems, agriculture, public health, education, community organizing,
or public service

Desire to gain hands-in experience for their career
As a FoodCorps service member, you will be eligible to receive the following:

A $15,000 living allowance

A $5,550 AmeriCorps Segal Education Award
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Student loan forbearance

Health insurance

You may also be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP or Food
Stamps, in your state of service based on your total income.
Bon Appétit Management Company (BAMCO) Fellows Program
http://bamco.com/sustainable-food-service/fellowsprogram
In 2009, Bon Appétit Management Company launched our fellows program to learn about labor practices throughout
the entire supply chain. The three fellows are recent college graduates who were sustainability champions on their
campuses and represent the West Coast, Midwest, and East Coast regions. They work directly with farmers around
the country to assess overall sustainability and to gather information about the best practices used on both small,
owner-operated farms and conventional large-scale farms that currently supply products to Bon Appétit kitchens.
Their reporting will be used by Bon Appétit to determine how we can work with our long-time Farm to Fork smalloperator partners and larger conventional suppliers to ensure that the entire supply chain is as safe, efficient, and fair
to farmers and farm workers as possible.
Bon Appétit’s fellows program allows us to involve young people in a way that invests in both these deserving
graduates and the farmers who have fed them throughout their college years. This work results in a deeper
understanding of the issues facing farmers and suppliers, and helps Bon Appétit define a viable approach to farm
worker justice as the another link in the chain of sustainability from farm to table.
TEACHING PROGRAMS
Teach for America
http://www.teachforamerica.org/
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Teach for America places recent college graduates in teaching positions in public schools across the country. Corps
members teach grades K-12, in all subjects. The mission of TFA is to reduce the educational gap among American
students.
Application Requirements:

Must complete the program for a two year period
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5

Must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident

Leadership abilities

Active involvement in their community

Ability to handle high-stress environments
Benefits:
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Fully paid salaried position

Healthcare provided

Strong support network of other Corps members
Citizen Schools
http://www.citizenschools.org/
Citizen Schools runs extended-learning day programs at disadvantaged middle schools in 7 states around the
country. Every campus employs at least two full-time AmeriCorps members called Teaching Fellows who serve for
two years at their school. The Fellowship is a paid service program that offers a diverse range of experiences to
people of varied backgrounds who have high potential as educators and leaders in the non-profit sector. Teaching
Fellows (TFs) are essential to the success of the Citizen Schools' program. Each TF leads a group of approximately 1823 students, supporting their academic achievement through structured academic support and by facilitating handson, learning activities led by community volunteers. The Citizen Schools' program offers TFs the opportunity to
engage students in a diverse range of educational experiences and provides leadership development support with
the ultimate goal of preparing students for high school success, and enhanced college and career access.
Benefits:

A salary of $22,000

Full benefits

Citizen Schools pays for your flights to and from Boston for training
Match Corps
http://matcheducation.org/match-corps
Match Corps is a yearlong (August-July) urban education fellowship. Elite recent college graduates from excellent
universities across the country commit one year to public service in Boston. They are assigned 6-7 students at a
charter school in Boston the beginning of the year, with whom they work in small group or 1-on-1 tutorials over the
course of each day, doing close academic support and building relationships. They receive housing and a modest
living stipend. The goal is clear: college success for each student. Most will become the first in their families to
achieve this goal. Therefore, the demands are intense: many Corps members work 60-hour weeks, usually with two
students at a time.
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Application Requirements:

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from September 1, 2012 through June 15, 2013

Applicants should be interested in education and wish to pursue a year of service; looking for a gap year of
service before medical school, law school, or other graduate programs; or interested in a career in education
policy who want a one-year opportunity to experience life on the ground in urban schools in an authentic
and meaningful way
Benefits:
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Housing

Modest living stipend
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Green Corps Environmental Leadership
http://www.greencorps.org/
Green Corps' Field School for Environmental Organizing is a yearlong program that trains members in leading
environmental-based political campaigns. Trainees start working on campaigns from the start of their education.
Trainees gain classroom and field experience in environmental and public health campaigns, and career placements
in environmental groups.
Application Requirements:

Most applicants are recent college graduates, but there is no age limitation to the program

Green Corps program appears to be very competitive.

Applicants must have a specific interest in saving the planet, have experience with environmental or social
change issues, and have demonstrated leadership experience
Benefits:

Placements in major U.S. cities

Salary of $23,750

Optional group health care coverage

Paid sick days and holidays

Two weeks paid vacation

Student loan repayment program for qualifying staff
Student Conservation Organization
http://www.thesca.org/conservation_internships/
SCA offers internships in over 50 disciplines throughout the US. Conservation. The SCA has postings of internships all
over the country - applicants must complete a search on the website to narrow down internship options. Internships
are 3 - 12 month expense-paid opportunities to preserve environmental and cultural resources.
Application Requirements:

Applications are on a rolling basis

Must be 18 or older

Requirements vary for each internship
Benefits:
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Food allowance is provided

Housing is generally provided to interns at no cost

Travel grants are provided to help cover expenses for round-trip travel to and from the site

Qualified SCA interns are offered AmeriCorps Education Awards of at least $1,000

Medical coverage/ insurance is offered to all long term SCA interns at no cost to the intern
GOVERNMENT
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
http://www.scoville.org/
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is a competitive national fellowship program that provides college graduates
with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security over a 6-9 month period.
The Fellows serve as full-time junior staff members at the participating organization of their choice. Up to 8 Scoville
Fellowships are awarded annually. Fellows receive active mentoring and networking from distinguished Board of
Directors and former Fellows in addition to their stipend and benefits.
Application Requirements:
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Demonstrate excellent academic accomplishments and a strong interest in issues of peace and security

Graduate study, a college major, course work, or substantial independent reading that reflects the substantive
focus of the fellowship

Prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy is highly desirable

Candidates are required to have completed a baccalaureate degree by the time the Fellowship commences

Preference is given to United States citizens

Preference will be given to individuals who have not had substantial prior public-interest or government
experience in the Washington, DC area
Benefits:

$2,600 stipend per month, plus benefits

Health insurance

Travel expenses to Washington, DC

$500 to attend relevant conferences/meetings
White House Fellows Program
http://www.whitehouse.gov/fellows/
The White House Fellows program is a prestigious program for leadership and public service. White House Fellows
typically spend a year working as full-time, paid special assistants to senior White House Staff, the Vice President,
Cabinet Secretaries and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate in an education program
consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned leaders from the private and public sectors, and trips to study
U.S. policy in action both domestically and internationally.
Application Requirements:

A record of remarkable professional achievement early in one's career

A demonstrated commitment to public service
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The knowledge and skills necessary to contribute successfully at the highest levels of the Federal government

Individuals should also have exceptional writing ability, a positive attitude, strong management skills, and the
ability to work well with others

Applicants must be U.S. citizens

Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education
Benefits:

Fellows are considered Federal employees, with the rank of GS-14, with which comes a salary of
approximately $100,000 per year

Fellows also are eligible to purchase health insurance through Federal Employee Health care

Fellows are responsible for their housing arrangements
Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs
http://www.coro.org/site/c.geJNIUOzErH/b.4667963/
The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a full-time, nine month, graduate-level experiential leadership training
program that prepares diverse, talented and committed individuals for effective and ethical leadership in the public
affairs arena. Unconventional by traditional academic standards, the Fellows Program is rigorous and demanding, an
unparalleled opportunity for personal and professional growth. The Fellows Program is offered in Los Angeles, New
York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and St. Louis.
Coro introduces program participants to all aspects of the public affairs arena, preparing them to translate their
ideals into action for improving their own communities and beyond. Coro Fellows learn to see the big picture - the
community as a whole - and appreciate the varying perspectives that characterize our cities, states, and nation.
Application Requirements:
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Sixty-four Fellows are chosen nationally each year through a highly competitive selection process, including a
day-long assessment at each center’s city. The Fellows represent a broad range of academic, work, cultural,
racial and economic backgrounds, ages and interests. What they share is an unwavering commitment to civic
engagement.

The deadline for applications for the 2013-14 class of Fellows is January 18, 2013.
Benefits:

hands-on project experience

an understanding of complex public issues

leadership skills in inquiry, problem-solving, communication, organization analysis, and consensus-building.

political acumen to get things done

professional growth and personal transformation.

extensive personal and professional networks
Urban Fellows Program
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/employment/urbanfellows.shtml
New York City Urban Fellows are placed at an array of agencies across the City where they learn about public policy
through a hands-on approach.
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This knowledge is supplemented by a series of workshops that help promote a deep understanding of the structure
of New York City government. The program seeks to ensure that every Urban Fellow comprehends the intricacies of
City, State and Federal finance and the interaction between these levels of government. During the year, these
lessons are further enhanced by group trips to Washington D.C. and Albany, where Fellows meet face-to-face with
representatives and policy-makers who help shape life in New York City. Each class of New York City Urban Fellows
works from September through the middle of May.
Benefits:

A nine-month stipend of $30,000

Health Insurance coverage (not including dental or vision)
Pew Leadership Year
https://university-
pct.icims.com/jobs/intro
The Pew Leadership Year provides individuals who are dedicated to building a leadership career in the public or
nonprofit sectors with hands-on experience in solving today's most challenging problems. By applying a rigorous,
analytical approach to public policy advocacy, research, government relations and communications, Pew Leadership
Year participants gain invaluable perspective on developing fact-based solutions to improve public policy, inform the
public and stimulate civic life.
Called "fellows", Pew Leadership Year participants have recently completed an undergraduate or advanced degree
and serve in full-time, paid positions. Individuals selected for the program start in September and continue working
through August of the following year. Fellows are asked to commit to the entire duration of the program. All
positions are based in the Washington, D.C. office.
Application Requirements:

Evidence of superior academic achievement

Demonstrated analytical skills through academic studies and/or work experience, including an ability to
synthesize large amounts of information and focus quickly on the essence of an issue

A strong commitment to producing measurable results

Demonstrated leadership capabilities

Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ease in communicating complex concepts in a
clear, effective manner for a general audience

Demonstrated interest through academic study and/or prior full-time or part-time work experience in
building a leadership career

Demonstrated understanding of policy, research, and organizational issues

Ability to perform substantive research

Results-oriented style with a focus on process and achievement

Recognized ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and manage productive relationships with
colleagues
Individuals who have studied the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: economics, political science,
environmental science, health science, communications, journalism or public policy.
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Benefits:

Full-time, year-long paid position
INTERNATIONAL
SERVICE & SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS
Peace Corps
http://www.peacecorps.gov/
Peace Corps is a program sponsored by the US government that sends corps members to countries around the
world. Corps members assist in infrastructure and community development within the country they serve in. Examples
of assignments include teaching, construction, community organizing, and medical aid.
Application Requirements:

Application deadlines are rolling, but applicants are encouraged to submit their materials 9-12 months before
their desired assignment date.

Previous volunteer service/experience is required

Must be in good health

Program is a 27 month assignment
Benefits:

Transportation

Stipend and living arrangements

Health insurance

Loan forgiveness
Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
http://www.nationalgridus.com/huntington.asp
The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award, sponsored by National Grid, provides a $10,000 stipend to a
graduating college senior to pursue public service anywhere in the world. The Award allows recipients to engage in a
meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career.
Application Requirements:

Due: January 18, 2013

Applicants must have a proposal for public service that encompasses any activity that furthers the public
good

Proposals can be executed in the applicant's country or abroad

The proposal can be undertaken by the applicant alone or by working through established charitable,
religious, educational, government, or other public service organizations

The application should also include a one-page cover sheet, brief abstract of the proposal, proposal in 1,000
words or less, budget, transcript, resume, and three letters of recommendation

Awards will be based on the quality of the student's proposal, their academic record, and other personal
achievements
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
Semi-finalists will be personally interviewed prior to their selection for the award
Benefits:

$10,000 stipend for a one-year public service project: $5,000 is awarded at the beginning of the project; and
the remaining $5,000 is awarded upon receipt of a six-month progress report
TEACHING PROGRAMS
Council on International Exchange (CIEE)
http://www.ciee.org/teach/
CIEE offers paid teaching positions in seven countries (Chile, China, Dominican Republic, South Korea, Spain, Thailand
and Vietnam) for university graduates looking to teach English abroad and immerse themselves in a foreign
community.
Teaching English abroad with CIEE is an excellent way to:

Gain real-world skills and international competency

Make a difference teaching others about your own language and culture

Experience a new culture and see the world

Establish new friendships and contacts

Earn money to support expenses while living and traveling abroad
Application Requirements:

General requirements for CIEE Teach Abroad programs are a bachelor's degree in any subject and a kind,
patient and enthusiastic attitude that will inspire students. Programs require English as a first language and
several have citizenship requirements.

Visit each program's information pages for more detailed eligibility information
Benefits (vary for each program, but in general, most programs provide the following benefits):

Housing (either temporary or for duration of contract)

Monthly stipend

Insurance

In-country orientation
WorldTeach
http://www.worldteach.org
WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1986 in response to the need for educational
assistance in developing countries. WorldTeach has placed thousands of volunteer educators in communities
throughout Asia, Latin America, Africa, Eastern Europe and the Pacific. Volunteers are placed in schools and host
communities that specifically request WorldTeach volunteers and would otherwise be unable to afford or located
qualified teachers. Volunteers receive training, language preparation, and field support, empowering them to make
an impact that will last long after they leave.
Application Requirements:
In order to be eligible to apply, you must:

Be a native English speaker; volunteers DO NOT have to be US citizens
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Be at least 18 or older

Have a bachelor's degree by date of program's departure (for year-long and semester-long programs ONLY)

Prior formal teaching or foreign language experience is not required; Volunteers accepted for semester and
year-long programs are required to completed 25 hours of ESL teaching experience (paid or volunteer) prior
to their departure
Please select a program by going through WorldTeach materials online. Some programs have specific qualifications
and all programs have fixed departure and return dates.
Benefits:
There are significant costs involved in recruiting, preparing, sending, training, and supporting a volunteer to teach in
a developing country. WorldTeach, the volunteer and the chosen country's host institution must work in a partnership
to meet these costs. The volunteer commitment raised by the volunteer is part of the volunteer's contribution to the
overall cost. Once in country, volunteers typically receive a monthly stipend that is comparable to a public teacher's
salary.
Teaching Assistant Program in France
http://www.frenchculture.org/spip.php?rubrique648&tout=ok
A teaching program sponsored by the French Government that offers 1,600 teaching assistant positions in French
primary and secondary schools and in the French teaching colleges ("IUFM") in all regions of France and the DOMTOMs (overseas departments). The goal of the program is to strengthen English-language instruction in the French
educational system through the establishment of a native speaker presence.
Application Requirements:

Candidates must be American citizens or foreign nationals in possession of a U.S. Green Card

French nationals and French-American dual citizens are not eligible to apply

Must be between 20 and 30 years old on the start date of the program (October 1)

Must have completed at least two years of higher education by the beginning of the program

Proficiency in French is required. French majors and minors are encouraged to apply. Applicants who have
lived abroad in a Francophone country or do not have a major or minor in French, but have a basic
proficiency (~3 college semesters), may apply.
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Assistants are assigned a 12-hour per week teaching schedule that may be divided among up to three
schools
Benefits:

Monthly stipend, which provides enough money to live the lifestyle of a typical French student

Assistants to do not receive any additional support for travel to France or to support dependents

Health Insurance coverage and options

Assistants are responsible for making their own living arrangements

American teaching assistants with a superior record of performance may apply directly to their school
districts to renew their teaching contract for a second year
North American Language and Culture Assistants in Spain
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http://www.educacion.gob.es/eeuu/convocatorias-programas/convocatorias-eeuu/auxiliares-conversacioneeuu.html
This program is sponsored by the Ministry of Education of Spain. It recruits English speakers to teach English in Spain
under the supervision and guidance of a classroom teacher for 12-16 hours per week for 8 months.
Application Requirements:
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Hold a U.S. or Canadian passport
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Be a junior or senior college student or have successfully completed their BA, BS, MA or MSc. by the end of
the current academic year

Speak at an intermediate to advanced level of Spanish
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Recommended but no required: Teaching experience, experience living abroad, official Spanish-language
Diplomas, knowledge of other languages different from English or Spanish, and other college
degrees/qualifications different from those required to apply
Benefits:
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A monthly allowance of €700
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Medical insurance
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Paid school holidays
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All additional expenses (such as lodging, transportation to and from the country of origin, and meals) are the
assistant's responsibility
Princeton in Asia
http://piaweb.princeton.edu/application-
process
Princeton in Asia (PiA) offers service-oriented fellowships in the fields of education, media/journalism, international
development (NGOs) and business, with a majority of fellows working as English teachers at universities and high
schools. PiA fellowships are open to graduates or graduating seniors from all accredited colleges and universities.
Application Requirements:
The basic prerequisite for Princeton in Asia placement is a bachelor's degree. In addition:
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TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) experience is required prior to leaving for Asia for all English
teaching positions. At least 20 hours of TESL preparation either through a short course (such as that offered
at Princeton) or through volunteer tutoring will fulfill this requirement. Tutoring can be accomplished at most
universities. Check with colleges in your area to see if a TESL course is offered or contact a local Literary
Volunteers program.

English teaching positions require native English speaking ability.

Asian language ability is NOT a prerequisite for most teaching positions. Non-teaching positions typically
require some language skills.
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All applicants MUST be able to come to Princeton for a person interview in January, and all applicants
receiving placements MUST attend the weekend orientation held in late May on the Princeton University
campus.
PiA is a Princeton-based program and a large percentage of applications come from Princeton students. But for any
specific internship opening, PiA is looking for the best possible candidate regardless of their undergraduate
institution.
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Applicants should delineate their country(ies) of preference. A certain degree of flexibility may increase an applicant's
change of placement. Visit PiA's website for specific program details.
Benefits:
In addition to local salary and housing, Princeton in Asia provides:

An orientation program including travel, health, visa and packing information, as well as cultural and current
affairs background on PiA locations

Group medical insurance for all fellows in need of coverage and who qualify for PiA's international travel
plan, including emergency medical evacuation coverage
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Selectively awarded language and cultural grants

Assistance in student loan deferments (letters to student loan agencies)
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
http://www.wwoof.org/index.asp
WWOOF is an international movement that helps people share more sustainable ways of living. Members travel the
world and work on participating WWOOF farms. WWOOF organizations publish lists of organic farms, smallholdings
and gardeners that welcome volunteer help at certain times.
Application Requirements:
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Volunteer helpers (WWOOFers) choose the hosts that most interest them and make direct contact to arrange
a stay
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Volunteers usually live as part of the family
Benefits:
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In return for volunteer help, WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation and opportunities to learn about
organic lifestyles
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WWOOF volunteers do not pay for their stay but WWOOF usually charges a small fee to hosts and
volunteers
FELLOWSHIPS
U.S. Fulbright Fellowship
http://fulbright.state.gov/
The Fulbright program is a seven-month to yearlong fellowship that places recent undergraduate and graduate
students in countries all over the world. Program options include English teaching fellowships or independent
research fellowships (with options for university study). Besides English language teaching and research opportunities,
the Fulbright serves as a foreign relations program between the US and other countries. Fulbright fellows are
expected to act as representatives of their country.
Application Requirements:
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Must be a U.S. citizens at the time of application
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Hold a B.A. degree or the equivalent before the start of the grant
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Be in good health
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(For certain countries) Have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country to
communicate with the people and to carry out the proposed study
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This is especially important for projects in the social sciences and the humanities
Benefits:
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Funds for international transportation
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Living stipend
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Small book/research allowance
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Medical insurance
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Some countries will also provide tuition assistance, a small dependent's allowance, a pre-departure or incountry orientation, or other grant enhancements
RELIGIOUS
AVODAH
http://www.avodah.net/
Jewish affiliated organization that places members in service projects across the U.S. Avodah has a one-year
commitment, beginning at the end of August.
Application Requirements:
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Applicants must be between the ages of 21-26
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Applicants must be passionate about working on social justice issues in an urban environment
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Must be willing to work from a uniquely Jewish perspective
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Must be excited about living and working with people from different backgrounds

Participation in AVODAH is limited to American citizens/permanent residents and Canadian citizens
Benefits:

Corps members are placed in houses/apartments together
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A monthly stipend. Stipends cover living expenses, such as rent and food. In addition, rent will be partially
subsidized by AVODAH
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Health insurance from the member's placement
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An exit stipend of $1,000
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If eligible (by citizenship and other requirements), members will receive an Education Award from AmeriCorps
for $5,350
Lutheran Volunteer Corps
http://www.lutheranvolunteercorps.org/
Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC) is a one-year domestic volunteer service program founded by Luther Place Memorial
Church.
It is for people who want to explore their spirituality while working for social justice in various ways, living with other
volunteers in Chicago, Milwaukee, Omaha, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Tacoma, Twin Cities, Washington, DC, and
Wilmington.
Application/Requirements
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Due: December 15, 2012
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Applicants must be 21 or older
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Must be self-motivated, mature, and stable
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LVC is open to persons from all faith backgrounds

Volunteers do not need to be American citizens
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The chances of being accepted are excellent, if you meet the basic qualifications and are flexible about where
you will go
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LVC requires a one-year commitment

Some programs have specific skill needs, and others look for a bachelor's degree or a few years of related
volunteer or job experience
Benefits

Volunteers receive compensation, up to a certain amount, for travel expenses

Placement organizations (where volunteers work) provide medical insurance and pay for housing, utilities,
food, and transportation to and from work (usually a bus pass)

Volunteers receive two weeks paid vacation as well as a personal stipend of $100 a month

Eligible to receive a $4,725 AmeriCorps Education Award
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Federally guaranteed student loans usually can be deferred
Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC)
http://www.jesuitvolunteers.org/default.cfm/PID=1.25
Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) looks for talented and dedicated people who have a desire to answer the call to
apostolic service and community as Jesuit Volunteers. Based in four core values- social justice, simple living,
community and spirituality- the Jesuit Volunteer Corps offers women and men an opportunity to work full-time for
justice and peace. Jesuit Volunteers are called to the mission of serving the poor directly. They work for and with
people who are homeless, unemployed, refugees, people with AIDS, the elderly, street youth, abused women and
children, the mentally ill and the developmentally disabled. More than 250 grassroots organizations across the world
count on Jesuit Volunteers to provide essential services. JVC offers volunteers an experience that will open their
minds and hearts to live always conscious of the poor and committed to the Church's mission of promoting justice in
the service of faith.
Application Requirements:
Applicants should be:
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21 or older
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Have a college degree or applicable work experience
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Faith, flexibility and a sense of humor are essential in a JVC year full of new experiences. Some teaching
positions require certification.
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Spanish competence is helpful in many placements and required for some. Each year JVC needs registered
nurses and persons with law degrees.
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International program volunteers must be willing to commit to living overseas for both years of the two-year
commitment. An International Program applicant must be a US or Canadian citizen.
Benefits:

Health insurance coverage
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A small personal stipend
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With Placement Agencies, JVC covers costs for housing, utilities, a food budget or stipend and transportation
to and from work.
FURTHER RESOURCES
Online
http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/socialcommitment/postgradopps
On Campus
Career Center (Sayles 50)
Center for Community and Civic Engagement (Sayles 150)
Office of Student Fellowships (Laird 132)
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