- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Help organize 50+ years of history in the Archivist Internship
ORGANIZATION: Institute of Cultural Affairs
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
The Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) and its sister organization, the Ecumenical Institute of Chicago, have been engaged in creative social action and personal growth programs since the mid-1960s. For example, ICA conducted over 5,000 local community "town meetings" in 1976, with at least one in every county or parish within the country, as a part of the Bi-Centennial celebration. In the 1980s, ICA initiated "human development projects" throughout the world and in every time zone. Curriculum and accompanying materials have been produced for all of this work.
While these material has been stored in filing cabinets, there is a need to more formally organize them in preparation of their eventual transfer to an institution of higher learning, Oklahoma City University. If needed, ICA can provide accommodation for an Archivist volunteer.
Archives Internship
ICA is over 50 years old, and its archives hold over 150 filing cabinets documenting that history! We have a team of dedicated volunteers and always welcome extra help. Archives volunteers may:
Join virtual archives hangouts to connect with national colleagues
Collect oral narratives from ICA colleagues
Accession archive document and make available to online database
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About Institute of Cultural Affairs
Location:
4750 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Institute of Cultural Affairs (USA) is to build a just and equitable society in harmony with Planet Earth through empowering cultural dimensions of the social process. ICA programs strengthen the capacities of organizations, communities, and individuals to build and implement innovative plans of action that draw upon assets and social capital in a collaborative manner.
Description
For over 50 years, The Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) has been a catalyst for positive social change. All of its work is grounded in a set of strategies which facilitate sustainable community development by drawing upon assets and social capital in a collaborative manner. Our programs, some of which are listed below, strengthen the capacities of individuals, organizations and communities to build and implement innovative plans of action.
- ICA GreenRise - Uptown Learning Laboratory acts as a demonstration site for living and working intentionally. It's currently establishing an energy efficient eco-system that aims to take the entire building off of the grid. With 485 solar panels GreenRise has the second largest installation in Chicago.
- accelerate 77 project works to increase the role and positive impact of local community actions. The underlying strategy is to identify current sustainability initiatives in all of Chicago’s 77 community areas; connect them with one another to inspire ideas, practices, self-consciousness & motivation through peer interchange; collaborate with residents in systematic learning, planning, & collective action.
- ToP designs, delivers, and teaches people to use simple, yet highly productive, group leadership processes through our group facilitation methods called the Technology of Participation (ToP).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4750 N. Sheridan RoadICA GreenRiseChicago, IL 60640
DATE POSTED
September 1, 2016
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Database Administration
- Problem Solving
- Library Sciences
- Project Management
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training