Institute for Community Leadership

Interns and Volunteers

Work for Justice! Stand against the disparities in our communities and schools. Arouse, Educate and Organize yourself and others. Develop your ability to change yourself.

The Institute for Community Leadership commits to the integration of individuals into the movement for social justice, peace, civil and human rights in their local communities, nationwide and internationally. We seek individuals committed to personal transformation and social justice.

Intern & Volunteer Requirements

All interns and volunteers will be selected based on their proven ability and capacity to receive coaching, get outside of their comfort zones and organize others. Interns and volunteers will demonstrate experience and course of study in Nonviolence Organizing, Personal Transformation through Social Participation, and Coaching Peace with Justice. In addition, individuals must actively pursue the following:

Humility
Listening power
Intuitive learning
Gratitude
Courage
Dedication to the constant renewal of the mind
Commitment to self control
Making a vow to truth

Internship and Volunteer positions are available throughout the year ranging from 5-40 hours a week.

ICL is pleased to work with colleges and universities to assist in earning academic credit for internship and volunteer experience.

Basic Responsibilities

Organize families, youth, educators and community members in support of social justice.
Receive training in organizing from ICL as a cadre for peace with justice.
Study, read, and write on issues of concern to their communities and to civil, human, environmental rights movement and the peace & justice movement.
Reflect and practice reflection as a method of organizing others and becoming noble warriors for justice.

Areas of Work for Interns & Volunteers

Assistant Facilitator: Join certified ICL facilitators in local schools utilizing the ICL Leadership-Poetry Workshop curriculum. Engage young people in transformational leadership opportunities, organize community events, build ties to local community organization and relate to families and teachers.

Jack Hunter O'Dell Reflection & Education Center Outreach Coordinator: Research and Outreach to environmental justice organizations and businesses in support of JHOREC work. Donations of products and resources for projects, volunteer coordination, etc.

Youth Coordinator: Relate to families, visit homes, organize for events, edit poems, outreach and general follow-up with youth and families.

Grant Writer: Research and write grants, assist in the growth and development of the ICL Fund Development Department. Participate in the Jack Hunter O'Dell Reflection and Education Center Capital Campaign working with national and international donors, foundation and others.

Publications & Public Relations: Research and outreach to media and publishing companies regarding ICL work. Create ICL press kit for long term use.

Democracy Education Researcher: Areas of further research- Record the impact of war on education development; Sociological impacts of prisons on schools; Methods & pedagogy of education internationally (Vietnam, Cuba, S. Africa, Japan, etc.), democracy education.

Multimedia Projects: Capture through video, audio and photographs the essence of nonviolence and transformation in ICL workshops and the O’Dell Center. Assist in creation of multimedia tools for promoting nonviolence, leadership, social justice and peace.

Events & Activities: Organize events and build relationships with community businesses and organization, set up and take down during ICL LPW and other activities, hosting at ICL events, event volunteer coordination.

Office Management: Assist in the management of the ICL office, answer phones, database work and outreach.

Please contact ICL to apply for an Internship or Volunteer Position today!

ICL Phone: 253-872-3612
Email: info@icleadership.org
Address: 8209 S. 222nd St., Kent, WA 98032