Civic Service Fellowship
The purpose of the Civic Service Fellowship is to improve our communities, spread big ideas, and train leaders to increase civic participation. At a time of mass polarization, we build bridges, create spaces for healing, and forge paths for young leaders to make a tangible impact.
APPLY IN 5 MINUTES!
Fellowship applications take just 5-10 minutes to complete. Apply online today to begin your journey to changing your community!
JOIN RHIZOME
Sign up today to become a Civic Service Fellow with Rhizome!
Why Join?
Improve our communities, spread big ideas, and become a civic leader! Fellows are given the resources, training, and community they need to become changemakers.
Join in 3 Simple Steps!
Fill out the form at the link below (it only takes 5 mins!)
Interview with a Youth Organizer
Join your local Chapter Meetings!
Timeline
Fellows spend up to 3 hours a week on Fellowship responsibilities until May, with at least 1 hour in weekly virtual Chapter meetings.
Fall
Plan and host a Chapter-wide basebuilding event to build community.
Spring
Teams within schools plan and host Community Empowerment Events around issues they are passionate about.
What Are the Benefits?
Gain valuable personal and professional experience for your resume
Learn how to create change around the issues you care about
Receive leadership training in a welcoming community
Receive 3 community service hours each week
Leadership Pipelines
Students lives are transient, and our group-based leadership approach enables us to engage with youth for many years as they work new jobs, relocate to college, or move. Fellows often continue their leadership journeys by becoming paid Organizers in Rhizome, joining our local partners, or accessing national opportunities.
For Fellows who want to continue with us, the next step is to apply to become a Community Organizer who leads your local Fellowship Chapter.
Community Organizers make up to $6,000 per year, working up to 8 hours per week at $18/hour.
Regional Organizers make up to $10,000 per year, working up to 10 hours per week at $25/hour.
Most full-time staff positions are filled internally, with entry level roles paying at least $70,000 per year.
“Rhizome offers free, research-based civic education communities to promote youth leadership and student voice…Rhizome has created an inspiring, student-led, and high-impact approach to civic engagement.”
- Peter Levine, Associate Dean of Tufts University and Former Director of CIRCLE