Meet the New Face of Leadership: Public Allies Pittsburgh

The 2008-2009 class of Public Allies

  

At Public Allies Pittsburgh, we believe changing times call for a new kind of leadership. Since 2006, we’ve been advancing the leadership Pittsburgh's young leaders through our program. Allies are young, diverse, and passionate social change makers who support community projects in partnership with hundreds of local nonprofit organizations.

Our Allies change their lives and our community through a rigorous AmeriCorps program that combines full-time, paid apprenticeships in nonprofits with intensive skills training, active community-building projects, personalized coaching, and critical reflection. We provide all of this through a nationally recognized approach that’s rooted in a practice of values.

Become an Ally
Are you ready to make an impact on your community? Public Allies Pittsburgh is a rigorous 10-month leadership development program designed for the next generation of civic leaders. We are currently seeking dedicated, service-minded Allies to join our 2009-2010 class.

Become a Partner Organization
By hosting a Public Ally at your organization you can increase your organizational capacity, recruit and manage more volunteers, support the professional development of a dynamic young leader and more.

Stipend and Benefits
Allies are paid a stipend of $1,400 per month. In addition, Allies receive other benefits through AmeriCorps such as health insurance, child care, student loan deferment and an education award of $4,725 that can be used to pay back past student loans or future education. Our Partner Organizations share the cost of each Ally’s stipend and benefits with Public Allies. 

Application Deadlines
The application deadline to become a member of the Class of 2009-2010 is June 5, 2009.  To apply, please complete an application and send two of your references using the attached reference form.

 The application deadline for Partner Organizations is April 17, 2009. To apply, please complete an application.

For more information, please visit the Public Allies national website.

STAFF

Cynthia L. James - Director
CJames@coro.org - 412-258-3021

Alison Peebles - Program Manager;Training
APeebles@coro.org - 412-258-3023

Wadria Taylor - Program Manager;Recruitment
WTaylor@coro.org - 412-258-3022

Matt Bartko - 2nd Year Ally;Ally Recruitment
Publicallies@coro.org - 412-258-3024

Mailing Address

33 Terminal Way, Suite 429A
Att: Public Allies Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Pittsburgh@publicallies.org
412.258.3020