Your Journey Begins Here
Discerning a year of service and leadership development is a big decision, and we are here for you every step of the way. Our application process is designed to ensure you have the information and support to reflect on your wants and needs so that you make the best decision for yourself. Our applicants need not commit to Amate House before knowing where and with whom you’ll be working.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from mid-September through June of the academic year.
Site placement is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For the best look at job placements for next year, our priority deadline is December 15, 2022
Stage 1
Get Started
Complete and submit our Stage 1 application below and participate in an informal one-on-one Q&A with our Recruitment and Communications Coordinator.
Stage 2
Next Steps
Complete and submit our in-depth Stage 2 application and participate in a formal interview with our Amate House staff, including our Recruitment and Communications Coordinator and Program Formation Coordinator. Our team will review all application materials, including references and resumes, and make final decisions around your application status.
Stage 3
Placement
Upon formal acceptance into the Amate House program, our staff will make site recommendations to you based on your interests. From here, you can begin exploring the curated job descriptions of our site partners and select three sites to interview with. Amate House staff will connect you with our site partners so you can interview with them independently.
Stage 4
Commitment
After interviewing with our site partners that meet your personal interests, you will rank your first, second, and third placement choice. Amate House will communicate directly with each site to determine your placement. Amate House staff will then send you an official offer for the program, specifying what service site you would be working with. Candidates will have two business days to decide whether to accept or decline an offer.
Upcoming Fairs
Check out where our recruiters will be this fall! Our recruiters may be at or near your campus in the coming months.
Virtual One-on-Ones:
You can also schedule a virtual one-on-one with our team and a current Amate House fellow anytime that works for you! They will tell you the real deal about what it is like to live in Chicago, serve, and grow here *All sessions will be in Central Standard Time (CST).
Email volunteer@amatehouse.org letting us know you’re interested in a virtual one-on-one; our team will work to make it happen!
*Participation in an information session is not a mandatory part of our application process. Though, we highly encourage it as it will allow you to meet our recruiters and current fellows, have your questions answered in real-time, and aid in your discernment.
Application Stage 1
- Basic Background Information
- Personal Statement
After you submit the Basic Background Information + Personal Statement, a staff member will contact you to schedule a 45-60 minute Q&A phone call. This allows you to ask questions about the program and learn more specifics, and allows us to get to know you and your career interests better. Once the Q&A is complete, the recruiter will provide instructions about the second stage of the application process.
Application Stage 2
- Core Tenet Responses
- Resume (emailed as an attachment to volunteer@amatehouse.org)
- Three References
After you submit the Core Tenet Responses, Resume, and three References, we will set up a formal interview with you. This year, in lieu of an in-person interview here in Chicago, all interviews will take place virtually via Zoom.
Meet Our Recruiter
Associate Program Director | Amate House
Email: uostercamp@amatehouse.org
WFH: 312-772-4623
Pronouns: she/her/hers
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