Service at Princeton is about responding to the needs of the world. Persistent, recent, and continuing acts of systemic racism are calling us to address inequalities and injustices and particularly anti-Blackness. Black, indigenous, LatinX, and Asian lives have been lost to the pandemic, police violence, citizen vigilantism, and systemic racism. Princeton RISE (Recognizing Inequities and Standing for Equality) fellowships are intended to foster enduring and sustained commitment to civic engagement.
Our intention for summer 2022, is for internships to be in person though some may be hybrid or fully remote. All RISE internships will follow University COVID protocols that are in place at that time. Students and partners will apply separately to the program and be matched according to topics, interests, and skills.
The deadline to apply to RISE as a partner or a student has been extended one week to Sunday, January 30.
The application to host a 2022 RISE Intern is now open! You can access that application here: Apply to host a RISE Fellow
The application to be a 2022 RISE Intern is now open! You can access that application here: Apply to be a RISE Fellow
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Gain the skills, knowledge and tools to be able to practice and model forms of allyship and take part in mutual aid networks.
When we examine how our values intersect, we gain insight into how we can use commonalities or differences to deepen our service and civic engagement and move forward.
Taking time to understand the issue your plan to work on and how it manifests in real time for the community is crucial to developing a successful, meaningful, and sustainable effort.
Effective communication can help you build a strong rapport with others and generate support for your work while starting a dialogue about this issues you are passionate about.
Learn about mutual aid networks, how to plug into community needs in your town, and where to find virtual volunteer opportunities.
Being welcomed into a community is an act of trust; one we should honor and respect. The people and communities we work with don't need a savior, they need an ally.
