The Johnson Intern Program, Inc.(501-C-3) is a 10-month opportunity for post-baccalaureate young adults to serve in an intensive experience of social justice, leadership training, communal living, and spiritual development. Part-time AmeriCorps volunteer opportunities are available within the program.
The Johnson Intern Office is housed in the Chapel of the Cross parish and located in close proximity to the University of North Carolina campus. The Johnson Intern Program supports the development of community and church leaders capable of understanding the complexities of social and institutional reform. The program provides an opportunity for these young adult leaders to experience the inner and outward journey of the Christian tradition.
Applications are currently being accepted and will be reviewed after March 15. Applicants for the 2008-2009 service year should have materials in by March 1.
Contact:
The Rev. Susan Gladin, Director
The Johnson Intern Program
304 East Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Tel: (919) 929-2193
Email: johnson.intern@gmail.com
Website: http://www.johnsoninternship.org/
Age Range: from 21 to 30 with a minimum Bachelor’s degree.
Medical Insurance Coverage: Provided. Must be in sound physical, emotional, and spiritual health to obtain individual insurance coverage.
Type of housing provided: Shared living arrangements are provided for an intentional Christian communal experience
Hours per week: 28—30/social services, 8/week training, plus involvement in a local congregation
Transportation provided: Free bus service in Chapel Hill. Mileage compensation for pre-approved longer trips
Type of work/volunteer placements: Interns are placed in not for profit organizations 4 days/week and also attend weekly leadership training in the servant-leadership model. A potential intern’s interest area is one criteria that is taken into consideration in assigning placement sites
Parish Context:Our program is non-denominational. Interns choose a parish for worship and the gift of their time and talents.
Location: Office-- 304 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Student Loan Deferment: Available through Americorps
Community Life: Interns live in an intentional Christian community, coming together for meals, prayer, and theological reflection. Interns participate in 3-5 scheduled retreats over the course of the year (topics include social justice, community life experience, contemplative prayer, and vocational discernment)
Stipend: Housing and insurance (if eligible) are provided. Interns receive a small personal stipend. Individuals must be committed to a simple life style and living in alliance with the poor.
Ecumenical: We are inter-denominational
Length of Program: Early September — July
Relocation Allowance: None
