Become an OFA community engagement fellow this fall https://www.ofa.us/ofa-training-updates/

Become an OFA community engagement fellow this fall
https://www.ofa.us/ofa-training-updates/

OFA supporters are change-makers. We're bold. We speak out for progress. And we fight for change by getting organized. Right now, we need folks like you—smart, passionate people—more than ever. Whether you're new to organizing or just need to brush up on your skills, the Community Engagement Fellowship equips organizers of all levels with the tools and training to successfully run events that bring communities together around important issues.

For six weeks, fellows learn from experienced organizers and trainers through weekly webinars. Fellows get a deep dive into the theory of change behind community organizing, then work side-by-side with experienced community organizers where they live.

Throughout the program, fellows are challenged to build community relationships, develop fundamental organizing skills, and explore their leadership potential.

What you’ll do as a community engagement fellow:

Attend the fellows onboarding in your area
Attend weekly webinars every Wednesday at 7:30 pm CT from September 27 to November 1
Complete weekly assignments after each webinar
Work with your fellows manager to execute a community engagement event
Application process and timeline:

Application deadline: Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Acceptance date: Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Program onboarding training: Saturday, September 23, 2017
Ready to apply? Please complete the fields below.

The OFA Community Engagement Fellowship is unpaid, is primarily for educational and training purposes, and is not expected to lead to an offer of permanent employment.

Email*
First name*
Last name*
Address*
City*
ZIP*
Best phone number to use to reach you

How have you been involved with OFA?*

How did you hear about the OFA Fellowship?*

Fellows must commit to attend live webinars every Wednesday (March 8 - April 12). Trainings are held from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Central Time and cannot be rescheduled. Can you commit to attend the weekly trainings?*

What's at stake this year isn't trivial. From access to affordable health care, to protecting our planet, to ensuring we are an open and welcoming country, communities across the United States are taking action on the most important issues of our day. In 300 words or less, describe a pressing issue that is currently affecting your community, explain its personal significance to you, and outline what you would do to organize an event that engages your community around this issue.*

As an OFA fellow, you will participate in weekly online webinars, complete weekly assignments, and engage in weekly meetings with your fellows manager. Successful fellows are self-motivated and comfortable guiding their own learning experience. In 100 words or less, describe a challenging learning experience and what you did to overcome it. What shaped your response?*

What questions do you have for the interviewing team?