Amate House
Goal of Program: Amate House is a young-adult (21-29 years of age) service and leadership development program grounded in social justice, faith, and community based in Chicago. Fellows are transformed through faith-based social justice programming, purposeful community living, and direct, full-time professional experience with Chicago area non-profits.
Our mission is create life-long social justice advocates.
Placement Type: With a network of over fifty Chicago area non-profits, Amate House works diligently to place fellows in professional jobs geared toward their skills and interests, including positions at legal aid centers, low-income community health clinics, schools, parishes, and social service organizations.
Program Categories
Countries Served: United States
States Served: IL
Living arrangement: In community with other volunteers
Length of service: 9-12 Months
Financial arrangement: Room and Board; Stipend; Medical Insurance; Transportation; Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Age Preference: 21-30
Visa requirement: Accepts applicants from outside the U.S. who secure their own visas
Language(s) Used in Placements: French; Spanish
Education Preference: No education requirements; 2-year degree; 4-year degree
Gender preference: Accepts All Genders
Accepts Group Opportunities: Program accepts School/Parish groups for short-term opportunities
Accessible Housing: Program does not have accessible housing/placements for volunteers with physical disabilities