The Johnson Intern Program, is an opportunity for young adults to serve in an intensive experience of social justice, spiritual formation, leadership debvelopment, and intentional communitycommunal living. 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.
Application Deadline: March 15.
Contact:
The Rev. Susan Gladin, Director, or Solita Denard, Associate Director.
The Johnson Intern Program
304 East Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Tel: (919) 929-2193, ext 14
Email: johnson.intern@gmail.com
Website: http://www.johnsoninternship.org/
Age Range: from 21 to 30 with a Bachelor’s degree.
Medical Insurance Coverage: Provided.
Type of housing provided: Interns live together with a community food budget and the expectation of sharing regular meals and time with each other.
Hours per week: 32/week in social service, 4-8/week Spiritual exploration and Leadership development, plus involvement in a local congregation and an annual group service project.
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 training in the servant-leadership model, which explores an inward spiritual life that leads outward to compassion and service. An intern's area of interest is taken into consideration in assigning placement sites
Parish Context: Our interns come from a variety of denominations ansd spritual experiences, though we are based in the Episcopal Church and work closesely with the Chapel of the Cross. 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, devotion, 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 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: Currently early September — late June
Relocation Allowance: None
