!Please forward widely!<br><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div class="h5"><div class="gmail_quote"><b><br>IMC HIRING AMERICORPS MEMBERS TO SERVE OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY</b><br>
<br>Applications now being accepted until <b>Friday, July 23rd</b> for full time, one year AmeriCorps positions at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center. <br>
<br>The UCIMC AmeriCorps program works to support social and economic justice in Champaign County by placing members to serve the programs of the UCIMC and its partners. <br><ul><li>Help your community make it's own news! --> <a href="http://ucimc.org/content/americorps-positions" target="_blank">Apply to be the <b>News Media Coordinator</b></a></li>
<li>Support education for prisoners! --> <a href="http://ucimc.org/content/americorps-positions" target="_blank">Apply to be the <b>Books to Prisoners Outreach Coordinator</b></a></li><li>Promote arts and cultural events! --> <a href="http://ucimc.org/content/americorps-positions" target="_blank">Apply to be the <b>All-Ages Performance Venue Coordinator</b></a></li>
<li>Help the campus and community work together to tackle injustice!--><a href="http://ucimc.org/content/americorps-positions" target="_blank"> Apply to be the <b>University YMCA Community Engagement Coordinator</b></a></li>
<li>Support residents getting the resources they need to be self-sufficient! --> <a href="http://ucimc.org/content/americorps-positions" target="_blank">Apply to be the <b>Champaign County Regional Planning Commission Case Aide </b></a></li>
</ul>AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance of $11,800, student-loan forbearance, health coverage, and child care for those who qualify. After successfully completing your term of service, you will receive an AmeriCorps Education Award of up to $5,350. Start date is tentatively set for August 16, 2010. You must commit to one full year of service.<br>
<br>Read complete benefits, job descriptions and how to apply for each position here:<a href="http://ucimc.org/content/americorps-positions" target="_blank"> http://ucimc.org/content/americorps-positions</a><br><br>For general information on the program, please contact Carol Ammons, AmeriCorps Program Director at <a href="mailto:carolammons@gmail.com" target="_blank">carolammons@gmail.com</a>.<br>
<br><br><b>KNOW A TEEN WHO WOULD LOVE A HANDS-ON CREATIVITY CAMP?</b><br><br>The Independent Media Center is hosting its second annual IndyMedia & Arts Lab! The Lab will take place July 26th - Aug 5th from 9-3 pm. <br>
<br>Teens ages 13-16 are invited to engage in hands on workshops on radio production, community gardening, painting, making musical instruments, computers, and 'zine making.<br><br>The Lab provides affordable summer activities that will empower youths to learn, explore, express themselves, and build confidence in a safe, confidence building environment. The cost is $150, $75, or $0. Cost is determined by eligibility for lunch fee waivers in school.<br>
<br>Lunch will be served to participants. Enrollment is still open, and spots are limited! <br><br>For further information contact Katy Vizdal at <a href="mailto:katyvizdal@gmail.com" target="_blank">katyvizdal@gmail.com</a> or at 217.344.8820.<br>
<br>This fantastic opportunity is sponsored by the <a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/" target="_blank">City of Urbana</a> and <a href="http://www.arts.illinois.gov/" target="_blank">Illinois Arts Council </a>- we thank them!<br>
<br><br><b>ABOUT THE UCIMC</b><br>
<br>The UCIMC is a grassroots organization committed to using media production and distribution as tools for promoting social and economic justice. We foster the creation and distribution of media, art, and narratives emphasizing underrepresented voices and perspectives and promote empowerment and expression through media and arts education. <br>
<br>To this end, the UCIMC owns and operates a Community Media and Arts Center in the historic downtown post office building, which houses a radio station, media production facilities, bike coop, performance space, gallery, books to prisoners project, art studios, library, meeting space, and partner organizations. Read more: <a href="http://www.ucimc.org" target="_blank">www.ucimc.org</a>.<br>
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