Phennd Fellows-Pa School Civics Education Program Coord.

PHENND Fellows-PA School Civics Education Program Coord.

Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is a statewide nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all Pennsylvanians can come to our courts with confidence that they will be heard by qualified, fair and impartial judges. The PHENND Fellow will play a leadership role in maintaining our current school programs and developing new partnerships in Philadelphia and surrounding counties (Delaware, Montgomery, Chester, Bucks, Leigh and Northampton (Lehigh Valley, Carbon, etc). Our civics education program works with Title 1 schools, or schools with a with a student population at or below the poverty level.

Many of the students have had some experience or encounter with the judicial system, either themselves or through a friend or family member, yet don't fully understand what has occurred or their rights. Title 1 students face many economic, social, emotional, language and cognitive barriers, and opportunity barriers. PMC aims to offer them education, connections, and opportunities that many students in the suburban schools and private schools already receive.

We believe that providing students with an education centered on the rule of law is crucial to maintaining democratic norms, upholding our Constitution, and restoring public confidence in the judiciary which is currently at an all-time low. PMC brings lawyers and judges into the classroom, exposing students to different topics of the law and bringing students into the courtroom. We hope to inspire students to become involved in our democracy and judicial system and to better understand how laws are applied and interpreted. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The PHENND Fellow will build and maintain partnerships with local school communities to hold education workshops on the court system, the judiciary, the constitution and various legal topics. The Fellow will partner with volunteer attorneys, judges, activists, and community leaders to address the legal needs of each educational community.

The Fellow will expand outreach in traditional and non-traditional educational locations through introduction to PMC programs and work with administrators and teachers to gain access to classrooms and school sponsored events at various schools. The Fellow will also review lessons plans and curriculum and evaluate the program's overall impact and efficiency via qualitative data collection. All PHENND Fellows will receive extensive professional development as a cohort, in addition to site specific training. PHENND Fellows participate in monthly diversity/equity training and additional monthly programming with other VISTA programs.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , SEPTA Monthly Transportation Pass , Relocation Allowance , Stipend , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Education .

Skills :

Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Public Speaking , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Law , Team Work , Communications .