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Goal of Program

A 2017 Service Year Alliance Program Impact Award recipient, Jubilee Year provides a personally and professionally transformative service year for young adults who are inspired to change the world. Serving the Greater Los Angeles area since 1991, JYLA has touched thousands of lives through partnerships and service with innovative community-minded organizations. In service, community, interfaith engagement, and advocacy, we have been part of a powerful movement for justice in L.A. Through our continued dedication to service, community, and equity we’re empowering a new generation of changemakers for the world. JYLA is one of the longest continuously serving year of service programs in the nation. Our staff makes it a priority to compile a diverse, unique group of fellows each year to represent our program. We are looking for applicants who: -Are 21-29 years old -Hold a Bachelor’s Degree -Are passionate about justice -Are inspired by service

Type of Placement

Jubilee Year partners with agencies committed to addressing: homelessness, unemployment, immigration & refugee services, disparities in urban education and access to college prep, special education services, at-risk youth, college chaplaincy, health justice and medical/legal advocacy. JYLA is a diverse community of passionate recent college graduates with hearts for change. Join us!

Service Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

Service Length

11 & 1/2 month program beginning in August and ending near the end of July of the following year.

Program Size

6-10 fellows per year.

Requirements

Interested applicants should be between 21 and 29 years of age, be in good emotional and physical health, be able to offer letters of recommendation, be willing to commit themselves to a year of intentional community living, spiritual formation, full-time service work (volunteer), personal development, and participate in ALL aspects of the program.

Financial Arrangements

Monthly sustenance stipend; health, dental, and vision insurance provided for anyone without coverage; fully furnished housing; and transportation stipend all provided.

Living Arrangements

Housing is provided by JYLA. Community is formed through shared learning practice and fellowship.

Training

On-the-job professional training combines with a chance at creating community from scratch with a diverse set of young adults.

Application Deadline

Application opens in November; Rolling acceptances start in February, continue until cohort is full

Start Date