Main Areas of Responsibility:
Public Allies New Mexico, an intensive, ten month leadership development initiative for young adults (17+ years) and is housed at the Forum. Our 10-month-long AmeriCorps program offers full-time paid apprenticeships in local non-profit and community-based organizations where they serve four days per week and create improve and expand services that address diverse issues such as youth development, education, public health, economic development, the arts and the environment.
Additional Areas of Responsibility:
Members earn a monthly stipend of $1,300 to $1,800. Receive health care, child care, student loan deferment, and a post-service education award of $5,350. They also engage in comprehensive skills development and connect to non-governmental organizations for mentoring and implementation of community development efforts through team service projects.