Latino Leadership Internship Program

The initial Leadership Intern Program began in 2001. The summer of 2007 found Latino Leadership Interns Jaime Luna and Linette Aguirre serving at St. Pius V/Casa Juan Diego in Chicago, Pamela Ruiz with the Resurrection Project in Chicago, Lauren Lyman and Ilse TerrazasOrtega at Interfaith Leadership Project in Berwyn and CiceroDanielee Espinoza at Corazón Community Services Edianys Deynes with Schwab Rehab Hospital, and Eddie Gutierrez worked with Little Village Community Development Corporation in Chicago.

Download the LLIP application form

Eight students will be immersed as interns in community-based organizations in the Little Village and
Pilsen neighborhoods of Chicago, Cicero and Berwyn for eight weeks to live as members of, learn from,
and serve the Latino community. Successful applicants must be fluent in Spanish, have a strong interest in
issues facing the Latino community, and significant previous service experience.

Sites:
Students will grow as servant leaders in their work on issues affecting Latino youth and adults in the
areas of immigration, violence prevention, community organizing and health care.

Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
Corazon Community Services
Interfaith Leadership Project
Little Village Development Corporation
The Resurrection Project
St. Pius V Parish Summer Youth Program at Casa Juan Diego

Timeline:

• Application available beginning November 3, 2009.
• Deadline for Applications: November 21, 2009, return completed application to the Center for Social Concerns
• Interviews will take place in the beginning of December, 2009. Schedule your interview when you drop off you application.
• Further schedule forthcoming.

The internship will provide:

• Living quarters and small stipend for food
• $2300.00 tuition scholarship
• All materials for 3-credit course (May be taken as ILS 35801, CSC 33933, or THEO 33933)

Fees:
A $50 participation fee will be charged to accepted students.
Travel to and from Chicago for the internship is the responsibility of the student.

The Center for Social Concerns and the Institute for Latino Studies collaborate to offer this 3-credit course, which is also cross-listed in Theology.

Academic Requirements:
Attend all preparatory classes and orientation activities:

• 4 preparation classes during Spring 2009:
  • Tuesday Jan 27th, 6:30-8:00 pm
  • Tuesday Feb 17th, 6:30-8:00 pm
  • Tuesday, March 3rd, 6:30-7:30 pm
  • Tuesday, March 31st, 6:30-8:00 pm
• Overnight (Saturday to Sunday) visit to sites in Chicago: February 28-March 1, 2009.
• Visit with Site supervisor individually or in small groups before April 13, 2009.

Register for three-credit course in Theology, Catholic Social Tradition or Latino Studies ILS 35801,
CST 33933, or THEO 33933 (Credit is granted in Fall of 2009, after students successfully complete
all requirements.)

Read all course books and course packet articles.

Complete study questions during the summer and send to the program directors after 4 weeks at
the internship.

Interview three leaders in the community during the summer.

Keep a journal.

Participate in reflection sessions with facilitator and other interns (approximately 3 times during
summer).

Present at retreat for interns and supervisors in Chicago, late July 2009.

Write synthesis paper at the end of the experience, due upon return to campus.

Participate in all follow up activities in fall 2009.

Required follow-up activities:

Dinner discussion with other interns
Individual debriefing with program directors
Share experiences with others in residence hall or in classes
Involvement in Latino community and/or student groups through Center or Institute programs

For more information contact:

Rosie McDowell, Center for Social Concerns at 631-0468, McDowell.9@nd.edu
Courtney Craig, Institute for Latino Studies at 631-3796, latino@nd.edu

Listen to what prior LLIP interns have to say about the program
2008 Interns
2007 Interns
2006 Interns
2005 Interns
2004 Interns

Downloads:
2009 LLIP Information Sheet
2009 LLIP Application