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Partner: The Center for Ethical Living and Social Justice Renewal (CELSJR) is a catalyst in the New Orleans and Gulf Coast region for nurturing a sustainable, equitable, and inclusive community by promoting social, racial, and economic justice. CELSJR was founded with assistance from UUSC and New Orleans UU congregations and is a partner of the UU College of Social Justice.
Location: New Orleans, La., USA
Volunteer Placement: Six-week placement working directly with CELSJR to assist with all dimensions of running the center, including support for work groups assisting New Orleans reconstruction. The volunteer will learn and assist in the presentation to groups of the pedagogy offered by CELSJR on the ways that racial and economic injustice continues to affect reconstruction. This placement culminates in service as a program leader for the August UUCSJ National Youth Justice Training.
Timeframe: July 1–August 14, 2013, with minor flexibility in dates.
Housing: CELSJR will provide dorm-style housing as well as breakfasts and some lunches and dinners. Volunteer will be responsible for preparing the rest of their meals.
Supervision and Support: CELSJR will supervise and support this volunteer.
Costs and Stipend: CELSJR provides room, breakfasts, and some other meals free of charge. UUCSJ provides a stipend of $900 ($150 per week) to help with food and incidentals, and an additional $50 for transportation in and around New Orleans. Volunteer is responsible for travel costs to and from New Orleans.
[hidden] 2013 Summer Internships will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply, send us a letter of interest including all relevant studies, work or volunteer experience and name the specific internship for which you are applying. Please attach a resume and one letter of reference from your minister or another non-relative adult who knows you well and can speak to your qualifications. Send to: info@uucsj.org.[/hidden]
