Become a Freedom Fellow!
Become a Freedom Fellow!
MAKE A COMMITMENT TO YOUR EDUCATION AND FUTURE!
Your decision to become a Freedom Fellow is a serious one because our program is rigorous, a full-time commitment, and requires that you dedicate yourself to growing as a student and leader. But if you are ready to put in the work, we are ready to support you each and every step to and through college!
To apply for our Fellowship, please complete our application and waiver form. Requests for an application and waiver form can be submitted to the following email address: valerie.simpson@freedomprojectnetwork.org
Careers @ the SCFP
Careers @ the SCFP
Summer Internships
Summer Internships
“The SCFP internship was by far one of the most meaningful engagements during my college years. Working with the SCFP leadership team, fellow SCFP interns, and (most importantly) the Freedom Fellows expanded my understanding of teaching, mentoring, and the importance of a community-based education model. Because of Freedom Summer, I knew I wanted to work in the field of education. Now, years later, I have taught high school, researched strategies to improve early childhood education, and currently work on federal education policy. ”
The Freedom Project is looking for entrepreneurial, ambitious, and independent college students who have a desire to teach and mentor 7-12th graders during our Summer Freedom School.
Our interns thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong work ethic, and are passionate about learning from our students and developing leaders in the Mississippi Delta.
We have had interns from a variety of colleges including: UNC, Duke, the University of Mississippi, the University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi State University, Berea College, William & Mary, NYU, Pomona College, and many more.
9-Week Summer Internship includes two distinct opportunities:
Teacher-Advisor:
1 week of intensive civil rights and teaching training
5 weeks of teaching academic classes and electives
Leading students in clubs
1 week helping facilitate "college camp"
1 week co-leading camping trips to civil rights sites in the South
Media and Logistics:
1 week of intensive civil rights and organizational onboarding
5 weeks of documenting Freedom Summer programming and producing promotional media for the SCFP
Mentoring Freedom Fellows
Documenting our 2 weeks of camping trips to civil rights sites and our week “college camp”
Creating year-round media for the SCFP social media pages and for fundraising purposes.
Questions?
Please contact us at valerie.simpson@freedomprojectnetwork.org if you have questions.
Alternative Spring Break
Alternative Spring Break
The Freedom Project is seeking college student groups to spend an alternative spring break volunteering in the Mississippi Delta.
This is an incredible opportunity to volunteer at the Sunflower County Freedom Project! We are looking for groups of students to travel to the Delta and get their hands dirty making the LEAD Center a more vibrant and exciting educational facility.
If your group will be working in the Mississippi Delta and would like to spend a day with the Sunflower County Freedom Project, please contact us. We would love to have you visit!
Please contact us at valerie.simpson@freedomprojectnetwork.org for more information on how to develop and coordinate alternative spring breaks. Thank you for your interest in working with the Sunflower County Freedom Project!
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