Become a Public Ally

Public Allies is Coming to Indianapolis!!

Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center is partnering with the national organization, Public Allies, to host Public Allies Indianapolis! Public Allies is a premier pipeline for developing diverse young nonprofit and community leaders, and prepares leaders and organizations to lead more effectively for our changing times.

Through a signature AmeriCorps program, Public Allies identifies talented young adults (ages 18 to 30 years old) from diverse and under-represented backgrounds who have a passion to make a difference, and helps them turn that passion into a viable career path.

Become a Public Ally - Get Paid to Do What You Love!

Our 10 month-long AmeriCorps program combines:
Full-time paid apprenticeships in nonprofit organizations in their communities where they:
*Serve four days per week
*Create, improve and expand services that address diverse issues, including youth development, education, public health, economic development and the environment
*Earn a competitive monthly stipend
*Receive healthcare, childcare, student loan deferment and a post-service education award of $4,725
A rigorous leadership development curriculum delivered by community leaders, practitioners and educators, which includes:
*Intensive weekly skill training and leadership development seminars
*Critical feedback, reflection, and personal coaching toward individual performance and professional goals
*Community building and team projects with a diverse cohort of peers
*Presentations of learning at the end of the year to demonstrate how one met the learning outcomes of the program

Become a Partner Organization!

Join Public Allies in changing the face and practice of leadership!

Public Allies Indianapolis nonprofit partner organizations will help develop diverse young leaders while enhancing their services. Partnering with Public Allies Indianapolis will increase your organization's ability to:
Create, improve and expand your services
Cultivate diverse young talent
Build community across social boundaries
Generate new volunteers
Collaborate with other organizations
Evaluate performance and impact
Strengthen your organization through our nationally recognized and supported leadership program
Public Allies Indianapolis apprenticeship placements will begin in October 2009 and applications to become a Public Ally or Public Allies Indianapolis Partner Organization are currently being accepted. For more information and to access the Public Ally or Partner Organization Applications call INRC at 920-0330 or send an e-mail to APPLY-IN@PUBLICALLIES.ORG. You can also find more information at these websites: www.inrc.org, www.publicallies.org.