Life Readiness Paid Summer Internships and Workshops

  *Open to All Youth Ages 16-24

Summer '22 Internship Programming

• Teen Mental Health Training  -Teen Mental Health is a training program for teens that teaches them how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among friends and peers.  (This is a one day course that will take place in late July)  

• Life Readiness Training- Youth are taught the Life Readiness Model through 8 seminars based on vocational, educational, and personal leadership skills. These events are held on Wednesday nights from 5pm-8pm. These workshops are presented by Seein' is Believin' 

• Mentorship Programming- Youth attend group mentoring talkback sessions for 30 mins per week. Group Mentorship takes place on Wednesday nights after the Life Readiness Training) Saturday Program Events- Interns work directly with the Black Youth and Young Adult Program to design summer enrichment activities in the parks.

Programs run from the end of June through September. Interns receive a  design summer programming in the parks that involve youth open talkback sessions, scavenger hunts, and obstacle courses that challenge the youth’s mind body and soul. Programs run from the end of June through September * Indicates program is offered both virtually and in person. However, interns must attend all events in person..

We are seeking adults to serve as chaperones, event support staff, and mentors. If you feel you have a lot to offer youth in our community, please register here.