2025 Summer Internship Application
Program Details
We often hear that the period of youth is a time of preparation. The development of society will certainly depend to a great extent on the effectiveness of the preparations young people make for the world they will inherit. What we should ask, then, is how young people can best prepare themselves for the responsibilities they will have to take on. Many young people in Central Richmond are impelled by a vision of transforming their community by empowering the younger generation. As they continue to advance in life, they naturally begin to think about attending university and pursuing a career.
Richmond Youth will be offering an exciting summer internship for youth in high school and university. Gain experience in the community, learn more about careers that you’re interested in and make an impact. This internship will provide an arena in which knowledge is applied and the intellect developed in the context of the community. Young people will develop capacities in relation to coordinating the junior youth program, as well as gain practical insight into careers that they are interested in. Together, these elements will help them excel in their academics, coherent approaches, and service to their communities. Formal references will be provided to those who participate and demonstrate excellence throughout the full internship. Limited spots are available.
What will I be doing?
Conduct community-based research activities: These activities may include conducting surveys, interviews, visits to young people and their families, and group discussions.
Read and write relevant articles and reports: The intern will need to read articles, prepare summaries, and write up and/or present findings from the research activities.
Apply existing course material: The mentor will assist the intern to study existing materials and apply them in other areas of responsibility.
Assist with curriculum development: The intern will participate in efforts to develop new and/or refine existing curriculum offered by Colibri, especially for high-school age students.