If you are looking to make a difference in today’s world, Encore.org is looking for you!
Now through July 15, encore.org is looking for people to apply to become part of their Public Voices Fellowship, raising awareness through their OpEd project.
To date, 41 individuals from the U.S and around the world have helped support and promote various important social justice projects through this fellowship.
Encore.org will be selecting 20 new members from all applicants for the upcoming term.
‘Try out’ for the team for 20-21
The Encore Public Voices Fellowship is a collaboration among The OpEd Project (OEP), a think tank and leadership organization that accelerates the ideas and public impact of underrepresented voices, including women; Encore.org, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging generational divides; and Ann MacDougall (Senior Advisor, Encore.org).
The fellowship is part of The OpEd Project’s national Public Voices Fellowship initiative to change who writes history.
The fellowship is a prestigious initiative to accelerate the ideas and impact of 20 new and necessary thought leaders each year, all working at the intersection of aging, longevity, intergenerational connection and social justice.
There’s a critical need for new voices
Many parts of the world are rapidly aging. In the U.S., we’ve added more than 30 years to life expectancy in the past century, but not across the board. Whites live longer than people of color. Women live longer than men. And the richest Americans live 10-15 years longer than the poorest.
Today, for the first time ever, there are more people over the age of 60 than under the age of 18. The ripple effects of these shifts will affect every aspect of society.
We need better and faster ideas from a more diverse set of people of all ages, including those who are most impacted by the uneven implications of these realities, and thus most likely to see new solutions and envision a more just future.
You’ll receive support, training
Fellows will receive a full year of support, skills and mentoring to ensure their ideas shape the greater public conversation. Members of the first two groups of fellows have been featured at SWSW, on “Good Morning America,” and in publications including the “New York Times,” “USA Today,” “Fast Company,” “Forbes” and more.
Have you got what it takes?
Encore.org seek candidates who:
The time commitment
Programming for the 2020-21 year will be virtual and in-person, as safety permits. There will be many other opportunities for fellows to learn about and from the Encore.org team, The OpEd Project team, outside experts, and one another.
But applicants must be available for the following:
Travel stipends will be available (when needed) for in-person meetings. When an employer/organization or candidate can cover travel expenses, we expect them to do so.
For complete details
For complete information, an application and to sign up to attend an info session on July 6 or 8, visit https://encore.org/public-voices-fellowship/ Application deadline is July 15.
Members of the fellowship’s Advisory Council include Ellen Goodman (Chair), Sylvia Brown, Mary C. Curtis, Ken Dychtwald, Raymond Jetson, Katie Orenstein, Trabian Shorters and Lester Strong.
