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 highly motivated, dynamic individuals with strong leadership, time management, and communication skills who are interested in teaching and leading with us this summer. Our interns thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong work ethic, are interested in struggles for justice, and are passionate about learning from our students and developing leaders in the Mississippi Delta. Summer teachers work with our Little Freedom Summer students in math and reading classrooms.
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:
Teacher-Advisor:
1 1/2 weeks of onboarding and training
5 weeks of teaching academic classes
Leading students in clubs
2 weeks traveling to college campuses with Fellows and staff from each Freedom Project site
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!