Become a Partner Organization

2008 Partner Organization Brochure          2008 Partner Organization Application

 

 

 

 

To become a Partner Organization, you must complete an application with (a) information about your organization, (b) why you want to host an Ally, (c) your commitment to pay for your share of the stipend and benefits, and (d) a job description with the specific duties and measurable goals your Ally will be expected to achieve.

Public Allies programs typically begin in late August or early September and continue until late June or early July, contact the site nearest your organization to begin the application process today.

 

The following are requirements for serving as Partner Organizations with Public Allies:

• Non-profit 501(c)3 organizations, schools, government agencies, and foundations (including corporate) in the communities we currently serve are invited to apply.
• Partner Organizations must provide an Ally with a position in their agency that provides direct community service or increases their organization's capacity to provide direct community service.
• The positions must provide the Ally with significant responsibilities for a project with measurable goals, and the Partner Organization must provide direct supervision, coaching, and other learning opportunities for their Ally to achieve those goals.
• Allies may not do the following during their hours of service or while associating themselves with Public Allies, AmeriCorps, or the Partner Organization: (a) influence legislation, which includes lobbying, leading petition drives, or writing elected officials about legislation; (b) participate in partisan political activities, including voter registration; (c) organize demonstrations, protests, strikes, or boycotts; (d) assist, promote, or deter union organizing; (e) proselytize a religious faith, conduct worship services, or lead mandatory religious activities; or (f) have their duties primarily include fundraising, research, or secretarial/clerical duties.
• The Allies work at their Partner Organizations four days a week for ten months. At the end of the program, each Ally must account for at least 1,700 hours of service and learning through the Partner Organization and Public Allies.
• Partner Organizations provide each Ally with a stipend between $1,250 and $1,800 per month for their service. Public Allies will contribute a portion of the stipend cost to the organization (varies based on city and size of Partner Organization). Partner Organizations are generally responsible for payroll taxes and workers compensation.
  

Through AmeriCorps, Public Allies provides health insurance, child-care, and a $4,725 education award to the Ally upon completion of the program.

What do Partner Organizations Get?

Participation in the program will allow you to provide a young adult with a transformative learning experience while creating, expanding, or improving a program at your agency. More than 80% of our graduates continue careers in public service and 92% of our Allies met or exceeded their service goals this year.

• Our financial support will allow you to hire a motivated, energetic staff person who can work on projects you might not otherwise be able to undertake. Most Partner Organizations end up paying around minimum wage for their Allies. 93% of Ally projects are being sustained by their Partner Organizations this year.
• You will meet outstanding young adults you might not normally reach through your standard employee search process. 97% of our Partner Organizations reported that their Ally was better than or equal to their average new hire. More than half of our Partner Organizations are so satisfied that they offer their Allies jobs upon completion of our program.
• Through weekly trainings, team service projects, and individual development plans, your Ally will acquire skills, tools, networks, and knowledge that will improve their effectiveness in the community and bring new resources to their service. 75% of our Partner Organizations report that they have accessed new collaborations or resources through their Allies.
• The supportive role of Public Allies staff in the partnership will be an enormous asset in maximizing communication and the effectiveness of your Ally. 98% of our Partner Organizations rated the overall effectiveness of the Public Allies program average or above average.