Why 'Atlas'?

The first year of Atlas Service Corps has been a rocking year - both for fellows and the organization itself! Setting a new trend, for the first time; non-profit leaders and mid-career professionals from developing countries got an opportunity to volunteer at some of the best-known non-profits here in the U.S. What a great exchange of ideas, experiences and expertise! Winning the America's Giving Challenge right in the first year of its existence was like cherry on the cake. Kudos to all who have been a part of this growing initiative!

Being a part of a fellowship program like Atlas Service Corps signifies an achievement for any professional in the social and development sector around the world. For mid career professionals like me, it gives tremendous professional boost and is a sign of recognition of the ‘good’ work one has done so far. Largely it helps in building up a global pool of human rights professionals from around the world. Having finished over 6 months of my fellowship with Free the Slaves as an Atlas fellow, I can definitely say that it has helped me establish mentor relationship with the management of my organization and I have found a place of support and learning, which is helping me sharpen my skills and at the same time encouraging me to contribute with my existing knowledge and experience on issues.

This fellowship has helped me build a network of colleagues/like-minded professionals in my field, and in advancing my ideas and views on issues. I truly believe that this experience would help me garner support and professional recognition as well as help me advance my ideas and plans once I am back in my country.

If you want to be a part of an innovative program like Atlas Service Corps, ask yourself a few questions just like I did: Are you passionate about working for the greater good and global community, do you see yourself as a global citizen? do you want to bring about a change that you want to see?, do you want to build global partnerships?...and many more!

If you have it you and you think you would make a good Atlas fellow, please visit http://www.atlascorps.org/apply.html

Time’s running out – Apply now!

(Final application deadline is mid-April.)