Episcopal Service Corps Program Application

Program Application

Thank you for your interest in serving, learning, and working for justice with Episcopal Service Corps. Please complete the form below to apply to any of our programs. Remember to read the profile page for each program to which you are applying. Please refer to this chart to assist you in choosing programs.

First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Country:
Zipcode:
Phone:
Email:
Birth City:
Birth State:
Citizenship:
Date of Birth:
Gender:	male female
College/University:
Major:
Cumulative GPA:
Date of Graduation: (A college degree is not required for all programs.)
How did you hear about us:
Person's name if heard from friend or alumni:
What is your first language:
Other languages you speak: (note your fluency: beginning, intermediate, advanced, fluent)
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?	yes no
If yes, please explain: (Some placements require a background check.)
Do you have a driver's license?	yes no
Do you wish to bring a car? (Not all programs allow cars)	yes no
Emergency Contact:
Relationship:
Address:
Phone:

To which programs are you applying? Please check off your choices. You must rank each choice by adding a number in the second textbox (1=top choice, 2=next choice, etc.) Only one of each rank is allowed - one #1, one #2, one #3, etc. Please note: checks and rankings are required.

check	rank	program
		Abraham Project - Winston-Salem, NC
		Abundant Table Farm Project - Ventura County, CA
		All Saints� Atlanta Project (ASAP) - Atlanta, GA
		Ark Fellows - Fayetteville, AR
		Bayou City Service Corps - Houston, TX
		Colorado Episcopal Service Corps - St. Columba House - Denver, CO
		Creating for a Cause - Milwaukee, WI
		Creation Care at Camp Mokule�ia - Waialua, HI
		Deaconess Anne House in Urban St. Louis - St. Louis, MO
		DioCal Interns - San Francisco, CA
		Earthkeepers - Sewanee, TN *FULL, no longer accepting applications
		Episcopal Urban Intern Program - Los Angeles, CA
		ESC-MD in Baltimore (Gilead House) - Baltimore, MD
		Grace House - Syracuse, NY *FULL, no longer accepting applications
		Grace-on-the-Hill - Richmond, VA
		Johnson Intern Program - Chapel Hill, NC FULL, accepting for waitlist only supplemental application also required (please upload using the link for transcript and resume)
		Julian Year - Chicago, IL
		LEVN � the Lutheran Episcopal Volunteer Network - Davis, CA
		Life Together - Boston - Boston, MA
		Life Together - South Coast - South of Boston, MA
		Living with Purpose: Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge, LA
		Living with Purpose: New Orleans - New Orleans, LA
		New Seeds - Louisville, KY *FULL, no longer accepting applications
		New York Intern Program - New York, NY
		NEWARK ACTS - Newark, NJ
		Resurrection House - Omaha, NE *FULL, accepting for waitlist only
		Servant Year - Philadelphia, PA
		SERVE- Seattle Episcopal Residential Volunteer Experience - Seattle, WA
		Society of Saint John the Evangelist Monastic Internship Program - Boston, MA *FULL, accepting for waitlist only
		St. Hilda's House - New Haven, CT
		Sycamore House Service Corps - Harrisburg, PA
		The Road - Atlanta, GA
		Trinity Cleveland Urban Service Corps - Cleveland, OH
		Trinity Volunteer Corps - Washington, DC

Some ESC internship placements require special skills or more focused passions. You can apply directly to the following positions if your experience and interests match the position's needs. You may select up to 5 positions.

check	program	position
	Ark Fellows Fayetteville, AR	Campaign Organizer, Northwest Arkansas Worker Justice Center Passion for labor rights. Competency in Spanish.
	Ark Fellows Fayetteville, AR	Program Assistant, Beaver Watershed Alliance Passion for environmental conservation. Background in Environmental Science and/or Environmental Education.
	Ark Fellows Fayetteville, AR	Program Assistant, Feed Fayetteville Passion for sustainable food networks, community gardening, and hunger relief.
	Creating for a Cause Milwaukee, WI	Cross-Communications Positions Photographer, Writer, Videographer, or Web designer
	Deaconess Anne House in Urban St. Louis St. Louis, MO	Project Manager and Fundraising, Youth and Family Center Excellent communications skills and interest in event planning and fundraising.
	Deaconess Anne House in Urban St. Louis St. Louis, MO	Infant/Toddler Teacher, Guardian Angel Settlement Association Passion for working with young children. Early childhood development experience.
	ESC-MD in Baltimore (Gilead House) Baltimore, MD	Baltimore International Seafarers Center Competency in Chinese and/or Russian.
	ESC-MD in Baltimore (Gilead House) Baltimore, MD	Great Kids Farm Urban farmer, not afraid of hard physical work.
	ESC-MD in Baltimore (Gilead House) Baltimore, MD	House of Ruth Domestic abuse prevention. Strong sense of self and dedication for direct client contact.
	Julian Year Chicago, IL	Pastoral Care Intern, Bishop Anderson House Chaplaincy experience in a medical environment.
	Julian Year Chicago, IL	Assistant Job Developer, St. Leonard's Ministries Supportive services for men and women released from prison without the resources needed to rebuild their lives.
	Julian Year Chicago, IL	Health Education Intern, Howard Brown Health Center Professional internship providing HIV-prevention interventions to youth at-risk for infection. Experience working with LGBT populations preferred.
	Life Together - South Coast South of Boston, MA	Immigration Advocacy Fellow, Centro Comunitario de Trabajadores (The Worker Center), New Bedford Interest in immigrant rights, fluency in Spanish
	Life Together Community Boston, MA	Campaign Organizer, Healthcare for All Interest in healthcare reform. Community organizing experience. Fluency in Spanish.
	Life Together Community Boston, MA	Campus Minister for Social Justice, Harvard University Campus Ministry College campus ministry experience.
	Life Together Community Boston, MA	Ecumenical Policy Fellow, Massachusetts Council of Churches Background in public policy.
	Life Together Community Boston, MA	Campaign Organizer, MassEquality Passion for LGBT rights. Community organizing experience.
	Living with Purpose: New Orleans New Orleans, LA	Associate, St Thomas Community Health Center Female needed. Conversational Spanish, excellent organizational skills.
	Living with Purpose: New Orleans New Orleans, LA	Community Organizer, Jericho Road Housing Initiative Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, strong work ethic, good organizational skills.
	Living with Purpose: New Orleans New Orleans, LA	Associate, Eden House Residential home for women who have survived violence, prostitution, and often human trafficking. Strong organizational skills, good work ethic, self-starter, excellent interpersonal skills.
	New York Intern Program New York, NY	Program Assistant, Episcopal Church Center Enthusiasm for supporting international missions.
	New York Intern Program New York, NY	Assistant teacher, University Settlement Society Pre-School Education background and love of little kids
	New York Intern Program New York, NY	Volunteer Coordinator, Diocese of New York Disaster Relief - Staten Island, NY Ability to supervise volunteers and interest in hands on hurricane recovery work
	NEWARK ACTS Newark, NJ	The Seamen�s Church Institute, Port Newark Competency in Spanish
	NEWARK ACTS Newark, NJ	Youth Consultation Service Degree in Social Work and/or Teaching
	NEWARK ACTS Newark, NJ	Community Organizer, Christ Church Harrison Community Organizing experience, Spanish fluency, and College Campus Ministry experience helpful

Please list three people who will complete an Episcopal Service Corps recommendation form on your behalf. Your recommenders will receive an email with instructions and a link to the form.
Important notes: Professors, Mentors, Supervisors, Campus Ministers, and Pastors make good references since they can comment on your work habits (school or employment) or your spiritual life. At least one of your references must be a former employer. Please do not list any family members or casual friends as a reference.

Recommendation 1 - Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Relationship:

Recommendation 2 - Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Relationship:

Recommendation 3 - Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Relationship:

* You and your references should receive an email immediately with instructions about how to proceeed with your application. If you do not receive this email, please check your spam folder and white list info@episcopalservicecorps.org. Please email info@episcopalservicecorps.org for further assistance.

Staff from each program will review applications and schedule select phone or Skype interviews directly.

Volunteers selected for service are expected to arrive ready to participate fully in all aspects of the program. All volunteers should be physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared for their year of service.

I have read the above paragraph and agree to the program requirements. I affirm that the information I have provided on this application is true and correct. affirm do not affirm

ESSAY SECTION

Please answer the following essay questions.

1. Episcopal Service Corps programs share a commitment to vocational discernment in the context of faith-based community living and social service. How does your personal journey reflect or relate to this shared mission of our programs? (250 WORDS) You might want to address the following points:

a. Your prayer or spiritual life
b. Strengths and limitations you see in yourself regarding service to others.
c. Intentional Community Living
d. How has your family of origin played a role in your spiritual or personal development?

2. What do you hope to gain from participating in an Episcopal Service Corps program? (250 WORDS) Please address the following:

a. Your understanding of "call" in your life.
b. Career options you are considering

3. Please describe your understanding of intentional community in a spiritual setting, and include any experiences, positive and negative, you have had with it (250 WORDS). We are especially interested in your experiences of conflict within intentional community, and how you have managed that conflict. Applicants to Americorps-affiliated programs, please note that the majority of the people in these programs will be people of faith, and usually people in the program are expected to live and function in a community such as this.

* Please double check your entries. Once you SUBMIT the form, you will receive an email message with further instructions on uploading your transcript and resume. If you do not receive this email, please check your spam folder and white list info@episcopalservicecorps.org.

If you or your references require additional support, please email info@episcopalservicecorps.org.

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