Silicon Valley and San Francisco

The Class of 2011

Introduction | Meet the Allies | Become an Ally | Become a Partner Organization

Application Deadlines | Staff | Contact Us

We’re changing the face and practice of leadership in Silicon Valley & San Francisco.

At Public Allies Silicon Valley & San Francisco, we believe changing times call for a new kind of leadership. Since 1995, we’ve developed nearly 225 young leaders. Allies are young, diverse, and passionate social change makers who support  community projects in partnership with hundreds of local nonprofit organizations.

Our Allies change their lives and our community through a rigorous AmeriCorps program that combines full-time, paid apprenticeships in nonprofits with intensive skills training, active community-building projects, personalized coaching, and critical reflection. We provide all of this through a nationally recognized approach that’s rooted in a practice of values.

Everyone leads… and we walk the talk. Our Allies are ages 18 to 30, and over 68% are people of color, 25% are LGBT, and 89% are college graduates. Allies are of and for our local community, and  they share a deep commitment to strengthening Silicon Valley.

We’re creating pathways for a stronger community and a lifetime of impact.  A majority of Alumni continue a career in the nonprofit and public sectors, and about 95% of Alumni say they would participate again if they could. Partner organizations report that their work with an Ally increases their capacity by up to 30%! Results like these  have led the Public Allies program to be recognized as a model for national service .

We are seeking dedicated, service minded Allies to begin their ten-month apprenticeship in nonprofit organizations in the greater Bay Area, click here to find out more or watch our video below!

Become a Partner Organization

Host a young leader at your organization: Increase your organizational capacity, recruit and manage more volunteers,all the while supporting diverse young leaders!

Click here to learn more about partnering with Public Allies!

Partner Organization Application: May 27, 2011
*Deadline has been extended. Please contact Brian.

Staff

Bethtina Woodridge, Site Director
bethtinaw@publicallies.org 

Alexandra Ponce-Murillo, Program Manager and Director of Training
alexandrap@publicallies.org

Brian Luis, Program Manager and Director of Partner Organizations Recruitment
brianl@publicallies.org

Danise Sugita, Program Manager and Director of Ally Recruitment
danises@publicallies.org

Contact Us

Silicon Valley Office:

San Francisco Office: