Partner Type

Community Based Education

Description and Mission

Mid-Missouri Peaceworks is an egalitarian, non-profit, grassroots membership organization. We are based out of a storefront headquarters, the Peace Nook, in downtown Columbia, Missouri. Since 1982 we have been working for a more peaceful, just and sustainable future. Our mission is as follows: Peaceworks holds a vision of an ecologically sound, sustainable world and a violence-free community in which human equality and justice flourish. We aspire to create a participatory, cooperative social order in which all individuals can fully actualize their potential free of coercion or violence.

Activities:

We are seeking a student intern who can assist with organizing events and broader community outreach for the Columbia Peace Coalition. We have 24 member groups. Tasks include phone calling, data tracking, event logistics.

Special emphasis and skills:

Project Management, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Program Development, Citizen Involvement, Community Specific Research

Extra Projects

Projects consistent with the organization’s mission are available; there are currently no special projects posted.

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Contact Information:

Lily Tinker Fortel

804-C E. Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: 573-875-0539

Homepage

http://www.midmopeaceworks.org

I want to earn credit for service (through service-learning)

In order to earn credit while serving on this project, please contact the service-learning office online by submitting this form or calling us at 573.882.0227.

I want to volunteer

If you want to volunteer with this agency, please contact them directly through the contact information listed above.