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1 person is interested
QuEST Fellow
ORGANIZATION: QuEST (Quaker Experiential Service & Training)
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1 person is interested
The QuEST program is looking for six young adults to live together in community while serving for a year at social service and social change agencies in Seattle, Washington. Potential site placements include:
- Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (Spanish fluency required)
- Washington Low-Income Housing Alliance
- Friends of the Children
- REACH, Evergreen Treatment Services
- 21 Progress
Placements are made through a matching process between applicant skills and interests and agency needs. In addition to excellent housing, QuEST Fellows receive a communal food allowance, cost of utilities, health care expense fund, a bus pass, a modest personal stipend, and mentorship and support during their year of service.
We seek applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, international volunteers, and people of any (or no) spiritual affiliation. QuEST Fellows must be committed to cooperative living, service, and social justice. Most of our placement sites require a college degree. A one-year commitment is required, starting just before Labor Day and ending the following August.
More opportunities with QuEST (Quaker Experiential Service & Training)
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About QuEST (Quaker Experiential Service & Training)
Location:
4001 9TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105, US
Mission Statement
QuEST seeks to build a peaceful, just, sustainable world by empowering young adults to become agents of social change and social service during their year with QuEST and throughout their lives.
Description
QuEST provides young adults with:
- quality, year-long positions at social change and social service organizations in Seattle;
- training to empower individuals in their professional work and personal growth;
- an intentional, residential community where they can receive support, practice community-building skills, and live simply.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4001 9th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
DATE POSTED
December 4, 2017
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Social Work
- Community Outreach
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 40 hours/week for 50 weeks
- Community living (housing provided)