What Organizations Contribute
- A salary or compensation package that:
◦ Meets the standard of livable wage ($20 hr/40 hours a week) (housing may contribute to this at a level approved by ELCA Young Adults)
- Allows for 10 PTO days and at least 4 paid holidays
- 2 days off per 5 days worked
- 8 hours per month for participant development and formation
- 1 hour per week allowed for cohort meeting
- Six 1-hour coaching sessions spread out throughout the year (coaching provided by ELCA)
- All supervisors and superiors must complete 8 hours of ELCA-provided training in the following areas:
◦ Anti-racism
◦ Gender and Sexuality
◦ Mental Health & Accessibility
◦ Boundaries Training
◦ Program Details - Reporting of Applicant demographic data annually
- Committed to embracing new ideas and investing in the young adult placed at the organization, including fostering an environment of mutual accompaniment
- Required to provide accommodations for people with disabilities unless nature of the work directly prohibits this
Photo taken by Mariana Jorge -Brazil
What ELCA Young Adults Provides
- Access to Mental Health Resources (free unlimited therapy)
- ELCA Coaching (6 sessions per fellow)
- up to $1,000 Relocation Fees
- Need-based program and site-specific resources (computer, mileage, etc.)
- Transportation, lodging, and program fee for the Transition Retreat
