Young Adult Leadership Development Program (YALD)
An Internship at Pendle Hill for Young Adults ages 18-24
June 19 – August 8, 2010
Contact: Walter Sullivan, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
This program is designed for young people serious about serving as leaders in their communities, developing the tools for social transformation, and living a life grounded in God's Spirit.
The YALD program consists of three major parts:
- Community-based service, both inside and outside Pendle Hill
- Spiritual Formation and Religious Education
- Diverse community living experience practicing sustainable living
YALD participants will be a part of the residential community of Pendle Hill for seven weeks, a community dedicated to serving, learning, and growing. The program focuses on identifying and exploring what it means to be a leader, what it means to serve in a spiritual context, and what it means to live sustainably. Ultimately, the program considers the query, what does it mean to live a radical life? We ask participants to explore core issues of faith, theology, ideology, and purpose – inviting all to consider how they are called to serve in the world.
Each participant will be paired with a local service organization and work two days a week as a volunteer. Participants will take classes in Quakerism, creative expression, and sustainable community. Courses will engage themes of personal and spiritual formation, religious tradition, nonviolent communication and sustainable living. The program is fully supported by Pendle Hill and all program costs, plus room and board expenses, are covered. A small stipend is also provided.
Applications are due April 19, 2010. Applications received after April 19 are still welcome and will be considered on a rolling admission basis.