Public Allies
Public Allies-San Antonio is an AmeriCorps program that engages adults and young adults ("Allies") in community service work to meet the critical needs of individuals and the community.
Working through non-profit organizations and public agencies, Allies fulfill assignments in the fields of education, public safety, health care, and environmental protection.
Our Mission
Public Allies is dedicated to advancing new leadership to strengthen communities, nonprofits, and civic participation. Public Allies is changing the face and practice of leadership in San Antonio communities by demonstrating that everyone can lead and that lasting social change results when citizens of all backgrounds step up, take responsibility, and work together.
About Us
Public Allies believes that changing times call for a new kind of leadership. Through the Public Allies/AmeriCorps program, Allies receive training and experience as leaders who are passionate about social change through collaboration with local non-profit organizations on community projects.
Allies change their own lives by impacting the community through a rigorous program that combines
- full-time (42 hours per week) apprenticeships at nonprofits
- intensive skill training
- active community-building projects
- personalized coaching
- critical reflection
Allies develop leadership skills through bi-weekly professional development sessions and work at a non-profit agency to improve the agency's capacity for sustainability. Bi-weekly professional development sessions cover a wide variety of relevant topics including:
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Fundraising Techniques Learn to organize fundraising events, solicit donors, write grants, and work with foundations. |
Collective Impact Learn to achieve a common agenda for solving complex social problems through place-based strategies and community engagement. |
Facilitative Leadership Acquire the skills to be an effective innovative facilitative leader for organizations and the community. |
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Conflict Resolution Learn conceptualized methods and processes involved in facilitating peaceful conflict resolution. |
Asset Based Community Development Identify individual community member's roles and map and leverage community assets. |
Cyber Etiquette & Social Media |
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Budgeting 101 Learn to read and interpret non-profit budgets and financial statements. |
Introduction to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective College Students
Learn to succeed by discovering your personal mission, setting goals, prioritizing tasks, and teaming with others. |
Branding & Marketing
Learn to build a professional brand in the workplace and develop criteria to evaluate brand perception. |
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Diversity & Inclusion Learn the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace to impact community achievement. |
Ropes Course
Engage in physical and mental activities that challenge you to think outside the box and leverage team support. |
The majority of former Public Allies continue a career in non-profit and public sectors, and about 95% of alumni say they would participate again if they could.
Contact Us |
Public Allies San Antonio AmeriCorps/Alamo Colleges Districtwww.publicallies.org |
Steven Acton CTRS |