2026 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?
Plan and coordinate junior youth camps and activities: The interns will take initiative in arranging opportunities for junior youth to progress through the content of the junior youth program.
Learn and apply Ruhi Institute material: Tutors will assist the interns to study course of the Ruhi Institute and apply them in building a vibrant and expanding pattern of community life.
Conduct community-based action research: This can include conducting surveys, interviews, visits to young people and their families, and group discussions.
Exercise creativity in service endeavors: The interns will have the opportunity to engage with other research opportunities as well as design and run their own based in our shared framework of community-building.
Logistics
This year’s internship program will be spanning from July 6th to August 28th, consisting of 8 weeks of full time activities and spaces, average 35 hours per week. While a general structure for the summer is set in place, there is room for flexibility depending on our individual and collective initiatives that will arise from our learning and consultations, so don’t be afraid to bring new ideas and reach out to jacky@richmondyouth.ca or (778) 957-3666 to work around things in your schedule.