Solidaridad Internship

Saturday, September 19th, 2020 from 12:00am to Saturday, April 24th, 2021 12:00am (ET)
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About

SOLIDARIDAD INTERNSHIP

Working with young activists to improve farmworkers' lives


Sept. 2020 - April 2021 | 10 hours per week, 20 weeks
Spend the academic year interning with Student Action with Farmworkers and learning about the farmworker justice movement and gaining nonprofit leadership skills. Through mentorship and training, 5-10 Solidaridad interns gain an understanding of farmworker issues and experience in social justice and nonprofit work, while increasing SAF’s capacity to fulfill our mission.

Online applications accepted on a rolling basis through September 4. There is a $20 application fee.  To pay the fee please go to the SAF donation page and enter your application fee as a donation specifying it is for the Solidaridad internship on the donation note. 

BENEFITS

  • $2400 scholarship
  • 1 weekend orientation and 2-day long trainings with SAF's Levante Leadership Institute
  • Peer support by a cohort of 5-10 participants
  • Mentorship by SAF staff
  • Potential academic credit

ELIGIBILITY

Preference will be given to students currently enrolled in college in the NC Triangle area.  

DREAMers or recent graduates based in the Triangle area are encouraged to apply

No Spanish Language required
Able to work approximately 10 hours/week and provide your own transportation to the SAF office, if needed 

SAF preferences students from farmworker families. 

Social Work students fulfilling internship requirements at NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill, & NCCU are encouraged to apply

Participants must fundraise $450 to contribute to SAF's work


For more information visit the website or contact Victoria Nwankudu at victoria@saf-unite.org | 919-660-3652

Registration
Opens Apr 1, 2020 12:00am
Supervisor(s)
-
Paid
Paid
Timeframe
Multiple
Credit
Yes
Social