Public Allies DC

Public Allies advances diverse young leaders to strengthen communities, nonprofits and civic participation. At the core of the Public Allies program is a 10-month apprenticeship which engages ‘Allies’ in full-time community service. Allies are provided the opportunity to gain “real-world” experience in a supportive learning environment while improving their community through service focused on areas such as youth development, education, health and human services, and neighborhood revitalization. Allies participate in the Training and Learning Program, which is a curriculum designed to develop the Ally's skills and leadership potential. The curriculum is primarily conducted on Fridays through a series of workshops. These workshops focus on many topics, enabling Allies to learn more about specific social concerns and issues commonly experienced in not-for-profit work, while also developing skills and providing them with resources for outplacement opportunities. The third core component is a Team Service Project, which Allies select and work on together.