Applying for the Legacy Fellowship
2024-2025 Academic Year Legacy Fellowship
The League of Women Voters is a national, nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government.
The League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland, Shaker Heights Chapter (LWVGC-SH) is pleased to offer a Fellowship opportunity for a student of any gender, who is a resident of the Shaker Heights School District and attends a High School in Shaker Heights .
The Legacy Fellowship begins on September 15, 2024 and ends in May, 2025 and provides a $1000.00 stipend at the end of the Fellowship year.
Legacy fellowship includes many unique opportunities:
· Become a student member of LWVGC-SH, a multi-generational, voter education organization
· Engage with the election process on the local and national level
· Empower voters through grassroots advocacy and information
· Hands-on experience with nonpartisanship and best practices in a partisan election
· Experience the impact and value of citizen involvement within the political system
· Actively serve on the board of directors for the Shaker Chapter of LWVGC
The Legacy Fellow can choose to assist with activities such as:
· Civic engagement within Shaker Heights and the greater Cleveland area
· Contact with elected officials and community leaders
· Social media outreach
· Distribution of election and voter information
· Voter registration drives and petition initiatives
· Forums and panel discussions, including publicity and on-site details
· Optional opportunity to plan and promote an educational presentation of interest
Responsibilities include:
· Attend Chapter/Board meetings during the fellowship period
· Volunteer at the Shaker Heights Candidates Forum and the State of the City Forum
· Observe one Shaker Heights District School Board meeting
· Attend the Public Officials Gathering sponsored by the Shaker Chapter
· Become trained to register voters
· Assist with and publicize a League voter registration drive at your school
· Serve as an ambassador at your school for the LWV Shaker Chapter
· Mandatory attendance at the Annual Members Meeting in May
Application Process*: Application period May 1 through Friday, August 16, 2024 (at midnight)
· Complete our digital APPLICATION
· Include 3 personal or job-related references with contact information
· Attach a 1-3 paragraph Statement of Interest (if you have a particular project in mind please mention it in your statement)
· Attach a resume of extra-curricular interests, employment, volunteer involvement, clubs and associations, etc.
· Interview with the Legacy Selection Committee (Dates TBD end of August/early September)
*(Have questions? Email shakerheights@lwvgreatercleveland.org with “Legacy Fellowship” in the subject line.)