Public Allies

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Public Allies is an American non-profit organization dedicated to youth leadership development. Founded in 1992 by Vanessa Kirsch and Katrina Browne in Washington D.C., other sites soon followed.

1 Vision
2 Mission
3 Core Values
4 Program Components
5 Sites
6 External links

[edit] Vision

Public Allies envisions a more just and equitable society for all.

[edit] Mission

Public Allies advances diverse young leaders to strengthen communities, nonprofits and civic participation.

[edit] Core Values

Collaboration
Continuous Learning
Diversity/Inclusion
Focus on Assets
Integrity[1]

[edit] Program Components

Most sites, with the exception of Eagle Rock, operate under the following structure:

Apprenticeship - Allies work at least 32 hours a week at a non-profit organization that they are paired up with at the beginning of the program.
Training and Learning - Allies spend one weekday a week on various leadership development trainings, aimed at developing both personal and professional growth.
Team Service Project (TSP) - Allies work in teams, usually ranging from 6-12 people, on a community service project

Public Allies Eagle Rock is the only exception to this format. At Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center, 12 Allies are recruited as Instructional Fellows, generally spend most of their time at the residential school where they also reside[2], have 2 hour Professional Development Trainings, and also work in 4-person teams to complete a TSP.

[edit] Sites

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