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 and information sheet

Four 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: January 18, 2010, return completed application to the Institute for Latino Studies
• Interviews will take place January 25-26, 2010. Schedule your interview when you email your application to latino@nd.edu attn: Courtney Craig.
• Students will be notified of acceptance by February 5, 2010.
• Overnight immersion to Chicago TBD
• A series of preparation classes during the spring 2010 semester
• The 8-week internship takes place from early June through the end of July (exact dates to be determined).
• Follow up activities and academic requirements in early fall 2010.

The internship will provide:

• Living quarters and small stipend for food
• $2300.00 tuition scholarship
• Classes (ILS35801, CSC33933, or THEO33933), contact Karen Richman for more information.

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:

• A series of preparation classes during Spring 2010: Dates TBD
• Overnight visit to sites in Chicago: Dates TBD.
• Visit with Site supervisor individually or in small groups before April 13, 2010.

Register for three-credit course (ILS35801, CSC33933, or THEO33933), contact Karen Richman for more information. (Credit is granted in Fall of 2010, 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 2010.

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

Participate in all follow up activities in fall 2010.

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:

Courtney Craig, Institute for Latino Studies at 631-3796, latino@nd.edu

Listen to what prior LLIP interns have to say about the program
2009 Interns
2008 Interns
2007 Interns
2006 Interns
2004 Interns

Downloads:
2010 LLIP Application Form and Information Sheet