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Introduction

Become an Ally
Become a Partner Organization

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

At Public Allies Silicon Valley, 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 .

Become an Ally

Are you ready to make a significant impact on your community? Public Allies Silicon Valley is an intense 10-month Apprenticeship Program designed to develop the next generation of civic leaders.

We are seeking dedicated, service minded Allies to begin their ten-month apprenticeship in nonprofit organizations in the Silicon Valley area, click here to find out more!

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!

Application Deadlines
Ally Application: May 17, 2010

Partner Organization Application: May 15, 2010

Staff

Bethtina Woodridge, Program Director
bethtinaw@publicallies.org

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

Reymundo Armendariz, Program Manager and Director of Recruitment
reymundoa@publicallies.org

Contact Us
600 Valley Way, Suite C, Milpitas, CA 95035.
Tel 408.586.7633 Fax 408.586.7637 SiliconValley@publicallies.org