Social action internships available for ethnic young adults

Nov. 22, 2004     

WASHINGTON (UMNS) – Young adults are encouraged to apply for a summer internship program with the United Methodist Board of Church and Society.

Applicants for the Ethnic Young Adult Summer 2005 Internship Program must be between the ages of 18 and 22 and be of Asian, African American, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islander heritage, reflecting the denomination’s five ethnic caucuses.

The 11 young adults selected will have the opportunity to gain experience in public policy and be placed in governmental and nongovernmental offices, faith-based advocacy agencies and grass-roots organizations in Washington.

Candidates must be active in their local churches and show leadership in faith-based social justice issues. They also must be willing to interpret — or tell about — the ministry of the Board of Church and Society after the internship. The denomination’s Inter-Ethnic Strategy Development Group sponsors the program.

The eight-week internship, from June 6 to Aug. 1, offers a $1,500 stipend. Round-trip airfare and accommodations in Washington are included. Feb. 1 is the application deadline. For applications, call Neal Christie at (202) 488-5611 or send an e-mail to nchristie@umc-gbcs.org.

News media contact: Linda Bloom, New York, (646) 369-3759 or newsdesk@umcom.org.