Category Archives: Policy/Activism

Teen Outreach Reproductive Challenge (TORCH)

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Teen Outreach Reproductive Challenge, known as TORCH, is a nationally recognized program that combines peer health education and leadership training for New York City youth, with a strong emphasis on empowerment and team building.

Addressing the critical issues of reproductive health care through peer outreach and education, community organizing, and advocacy, TORCH Peer Leaders build their self esteem, develop leadership skills, and learn to make responsible choices. After a rigorous training program, TORCH Peer Leaders share their knowledge with other teens by facilitating workshops around New York City.

TORCH is looking for enthusiastic and responsible teens to apply to be Peer Leaders this year! We want teens who are interested in learning about sexual health, are passionate, creative, energetic, and want to empower other teens to lead sexually healthy lives.

The TORCH program trains teens to give presentations to other youth groups throughout New York City on topics like human sexuality, contraception and STIs, abortion, body image and self-esteem, healthy adolescent relationships and more!

If you apply and are selected to be a Peer Leader, you will participate in 33, two-hour training sessions, from 4-6 pm, on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting on December 4, 2012 at our office in Manhattan.

TORCH has currently reached capacity for peer leader applications — to be placed on a wait list, please contact Delaine Powerful at dpowerful@prochoiceny.org.

For more info, visit: www.torchprogram.org/become-a-peer-leader

 

YouthAction NYC (Citizens’ Committee for Children)

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A Community Leadership Program

YouthAction NYC, a program of Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York, Inc. (CCC) introduces aspiring young leaders to government and advocacy.  Participants learn how to address issues that affect their lives and the lives of other New Yorkers. YouthAction NYC helps young people understand social problems, develop recommendations for change, and take action.

YouthAction NYC engages New York City youth from diverse backgrounds in civic participation and advocacy. Students who participate in the YCLC  will:

  • Gain the skills to advocate on behalf of themselves, their schools, and their communities.
  • Learn how to conduct hands-on research, such as public polling and site visits.
  • Meet with government officials to discuss their ideas for improving New York City.
  • Become better leaders through problem solving and critical thinking.
  • Strengthen their communication and public speaking skills.
  • Make lifelong friends with the diverse group of peers in the program!

The YCLC is free of charge, meets weekly after school and covers such issues as: education; housing and homelessness; child health and mental health; juvenile justice and youth services; child welfare and child care; and the state and city’s decision-making structure and budget process.

To read more and apply, visit www.cccnewyork.org/youth-action

The NY Civil Liberties Teen Activist Project

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The NY Civil Liberties Teen Activist Project (TAP)
TAP is an exciting youth program that engages New York City teens as organizers and peer educators on civil rights and civil liberties.

TAP is a group of around 20 New York City high school students who meet weekly to learn about civil liberties and legal issues, reproductive justice, public speaking and activism.

We work as peer educators to make sure the youth of New York know their rights, and each year we create a campaign on an additional issue the NYCLU works on. TAP is a great opportunity for young people interested in law, health care, social justice and community organizing.

How do I apply?

Complete the application below by Friday, September 27th, 2019.

Click here to download the information document for Youth Workers and Educators.

For more information, visit nyclu.org/get-involved

Want to be a teen activist? Apply here:  www.nyclu.org/teen-activist-project

 

DoSomething.org Internships

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WHO WE ARE:
We love teens. They are creative, active, wired…and frustrated that our world is so messed up. DoSomething.org harnesses that awesome energy and unleashes it on causes teens care about. Almost every week, we launch a new national campaign. The call to action is always something that has a real impact and doesn’t require money, an adult, or a car. With a goal of 5 million active members by 2015, DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US for teens and social change. www.dosomething.org

INTERNSHIPS: 
DoSomething.org is the premiere organization for teens and social change. Interning at DoSomething.org is a great way to learn the ins and outs of the not-for-profit world, work in a fun and young office environment, and get great work experience. We give our interns tons of responsibility and are also known to have brownie bake-offs every once in awhile. Our office (complete with disco ball and Pac-Man machine) is located in Manhattan, NYC

General Requirements:
  • Able to travel to our New York City office
  • Committed to 3-5 hours of in-office work per week
  • Self starter – ability to work well alone and with others
  • Passionate about young people changing the world, committed to social change
  • Love the DoSomething.org culture and can work with a quirky, close-knit team (we mean it!)
Compensation:
  • A great reference letter plus tons of fun, and a chance to work in a super fun and positive work environment
For more information, visit: www.dosomething.org/internships
Stay tuned for Spring internships opening in October!

Manhattan District Attorney’s Summer Internship

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The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office invites rising High School juniors and seniors to apply for the Summer Internship Program.

The Legal Bound Summer Internship Program is an intensive six-week program for high school students who live in Manhattan and have a strong interest in learning about the law..

To apply, students must reside in Manhattan.

For details, visit www.manhattanda.org/high-school-internship

African Leadership Academy

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African Leadership Academy seeks to transform Africa by identifying, developing, and connecting the next generation of African leaders.

Two Year Pre-University Program -  Each year, we identify young leaders between the ages of 15-19 from across the continent with demonstrated leadership potential, a passion for Africa, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a track record of community service. These impressive leaders undergo an innovative two-year program designed to prepare each student for a lifetime of leadership in Africa. ALA delivers world-class instruction with the foundational Cambridge International Examination (CIE) curriculum, and our flagship program, comprising: Leadership, Entrepreneurship and African Studies. Students are selected to attend the Academy based on merit alone. A student’s ability to pay tuition is not a factor in admissions decisions.

Applications are now open

Gap-Year Program - ALA has a unique and exciting gap-year program. Students will get immersed in our flagship Entrepreneurial Leadership and African Studies program; they design and deliver a service-based learning program; and complete a guided final capstone project.

Global Scholars Program  -The Global Scholars Program (GSP) at African Leadership Academy is an intensive, three-week, global leadership summer program for a select group of secondary school students from across the world.

For more information, please visit www.alasummer.org


The Resilience Advocacy Project

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RAP develops innovative youth advocacy models  that strengthen low-income young people to move out of poverty forever.  We work in partnership with schools, libraries, health centers and after-school programs throughout the City to implement the models. Our ultimate goal is to disseminate those models, and the tools and training to implement them, to communities throughout the country.

For more information and a full list of our programs and internships, visit http://resiliencelaw.org/

New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)

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Professional Development Internships for High School Students:

The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), an Executive Agency of the State of New York dedicated to expanding the artistic and cultural diversity of the state through funding programs.

 

Interns will work along side NYSCA’s staff of professional arts administrators to assist in carrying out all aspects of the grant-making process. Interns will learn about the functioning of a government funding agency, arts funding policies, non-profit arts management operations, analysis and evaluation of grant applications, and the integration of new technologies in funding. Interns may have the opportunity to attend performances and exhibitions, write reports to be shared with NYSCA staff, conduct field research, and accompany staff to meetings with the leaders of applicant organizations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Interns will work with staff to gain training and assist in:
  • General Administrative Support and Reception
  • Paper and Digital File Archiving and Organization
  • Database and Contacts Management
  • PC computer based program information management and research
  • Review and catalogue grant application and video, audio, photo, and print work samples
  • Preparation and support for Panel Meetings, operation of media and technical equipment, and taking meeting notes

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Interest in arts and culture, arts management, and/or public policy
  • Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skill
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access along with familiarity with multimedia and productivity websites (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo, ZoHo, Google Docs, etc.)

SCHEDULE:
Fall, Spring & Summer Internships. Schedules are flexible.

TO APPLY:
Interested applicants must submit a letter, resume and two-page critical writing sample to internships@nysca.org. These requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Interviews will be arranged with applicants whose experience and interests match current needs at the agency.

Application deadline is rolling.