Become a part of a one-year paid experiential service program for Mason students who want to learn about community service and anti-racism work.
Explore concepts of social justice and community engagement through relationship building, trainings, and workshops to gain experience in a variety of areas. In building relationships with the tools they have gained from this program, Civic Fellows will be able to create social change. Undergraduate Fellows are paid $15/hour, and graduate Fellows are paid $17/hour. By making this a paid program for students, there are opportunities for low-income or working-class students wishing to get activated in our communities.
The Civic Fellows program pairs students with community-based organizations to support community led programs and services. Students build relationships with community partners and get real world learning experiences, all while participating in training and workshops that will deepen their understanding of social justice, equity and antiracism. Civic Fellows believe that through social justice, communities can be transformed so that all people have access to the resources they need to thrive. All Civic Fellows commit to eight or more hours of service per week through this partnership and up to two hours of personal, professional and/or leadership training bi-weekly with other students in the program. Through this critical service opportunity, each Civic Fellow will be able to better understand issues in the community, social responsibility and their commitment and connection to change.
Have more questions? Contact Shauna Rigaud at srigaud2@gmu.edu