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PHENND Fellows: School Civics Education Program Coordinator
 
 
 
Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is a statewide nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all Pennsylvanians can come to our courts with confidence that they will be heard by qualified, fair and impartial judges. The PHENND Fellow will play a leadership role in maintaining our current school programs and developing new partnerships in Philadelphia and surrounding counties (Delaware, Montgomery, Chester, Bucks, Leigh and Northampton (Lehigh Valley, Carbon, etc). Our civics education program works with Title 1 schools, or schools with a with a student population at or below the poverty level. Many of the students have had some experience or encounter with the judicial system, either themselves or through a friend or family member, yet don’t fully understand what has occurred or their rights. Title 1 students face many economic, social, emotional, language and cognitive barriers, and opportunity barriers. PMC aims to offer them education, connections, and opportunities that many students in the suburban schools and private schools already receive. We believe that providing students with an education centered on the rule of law is crucial to maintaining democratic norms, upholding our Constitution, and restoring public confidence in the judiciary which is currently at an all-time low. PMC brings lawyers and judges into the classroom, exposing students to different topics of the law and bringing students into the courtroom. We hope to inspire students to become involved in our democracy and judicial system and to better understand how laws are applied and interpreted. This project is a part of the PHENND Fellows VISTA program housed at the Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND). PHENND is a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service-learning, civic engagement, and community partnership in Philadelphia.
 
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Member Duties : The PHENND Fellow will build and maintain partnerships with local school communities to hold education workshops on the court system, the judiciary, the constitution and various legal topics. The Fellow will partner with volunteer attorneys, judges, activists, and community leaders to address the legal needs of each educational community. The Fellow will expand outreach in traditional and non-traditional educational locations through introduction to PMC programs and work with administrators and teachers to gain access to classrooms and school sponsored events at various schools. The Fellow will also review lessons plans and curriculum and evaluate the program's overall impact and efficiency via qualitative data collection.
 
Program Benefits : Monthly Transportation Pass ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Stipend ,  Housing . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Law ,  Team Work ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Writing/Editing ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
PHENND Fellows: School Civics Education Program Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
08/11/2025  -   08/10/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA   Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City  
Accepting Applications
From  02/17/2025  To  05/31/2025 
Contact Roslynn Blount
3440 Market St
Philadelphia   PA   19104
2155735062
roslynnb@phennd.org
www.phennd.org
Listing ID 125713

       

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