[Imc-web] IMC now hiring AmeriCorps members & seeking teens for IndyMedia Arts Lab

[Danielle Chynoweth]

!Please forward widely!
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IMC HIRING AMERICORPS MEMBERS TO SERVE OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY*

Applications now being accepted until *Friday, July 23rd* for full time, one
year AmeriCorps positions at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center.


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.

   - Help your community make it's own news! --> Apply to be the *News Media
   Coordinator* <http://ucimc.org/content/americorps-positions>
   - Support education for prisoners! -->  Apply to be the *Books to
   Prisoners Outreach
Coordinator*<http://ucimc.org/content/americorps-positions>
   - Promote arts and cultural events! --> Apply to be the *All-Ages
   Performance Venue
Coordinator*<http://ucimc.org/content/americorps-positions>
   - Help the campus and community work together to tackle
injustice!-->Apply to be the
   *University YMCA Community Engagement
Coordinator*<http://ucimc.org/content/americorps-positions>
   - Support residents getting the resources they need to be
   self-sufficient! --> Apply to be the *Champaign County Regional Planning
   Commission Case Aide * <http://ucimc.org/content/americorps-positions>

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.

Read complete benefits, job descriptions and how to apply for each position
here: http://ucimc.org/content/americorps-positions

For general information on the program, please contact Carol Ammons,
AmeriCorps Program Director at carolammons at gmail.com.


*KNOW A TEEN WHO WOULD LOVE A HANDS-ON CREATIVITY CAMP?*

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.

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.

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.

Lunch will be served to participants.  Enrollment is still open, and spots
are limited!

For further information contact Katy Vizdal at katyvizdal at gmail.com or at
217.344.8820.

This fantastic opportunity is sponsored by the City of
Urbana<http://urbanaillinois.us/>and Illinois
Arts Council <http://www.arts.illinois.gov/>- we thank them!


*ABOUT THE UCIMC*

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.

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: www.ucimc.org.
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