Atlas Corps Fellowship for Nonprofit Leaders: Opportunity to build leadership skills

by FUNDSFORNGOS on NOVEMBER 14, 2012

The Atlas Corps Fellowship provides a a 12-18 month professional fellowship for nonprofit leaders around the world. Selected candidates are invited to the United States or Latin America to serve full-time at Host Organizations on issues that complement their expertise. Fellows develop their leadership skills while sharing best practices and supplement daily knowledge with theoretical topics presented in the Atlas Corps Nonprofit Management Series.

The minimum requirements to apply to become a Fellow are:
1. 2 or more years of relevant experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector
2. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
3. English proficiency (oral, writing, reading)
4. Spanish proficiency (for the Latin American Fellowship only)
5. Age 35 or younger when the Fellowship begins
6. Applying to volunteer in a country other than where you are from
7. Commitment to return to your home country after the 12-18 month fellowship.

The U.S. Fellowship begins in January, May, and September, while the Latin American Fellowship begins in March and September. Each Fellowship begins with a one-week orientation program, followed by 50 weeks at your Host Organization. Fellowships may be extended by their Host Organization for up to six months.

Deadlines:

Apply to U.S.: Atlas Corps considers applications on a rolling basis for our classes that begin in January, May, and December. You need to apply by August 15 to be considered for the January class, apply by December 1 to be considered for the May class, and apply by April 15 to be considered for the September class. Applications are accepted year-round, but earlier applications tend to be more successful. When you apply, you should indicate for which class(es) you are applying.

Apply to Latin America: Atlas Corps considers applications on a rolling basis for our classes that begin in March and September. You need to apply by October 15 for the March class and apply by April 15 for the September class. Applications are accepted year-round, but earlier applications tend to be more successful.

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