At-Risk Youth Mentor
United States
Term: Throughout the year
Description:
As an At-Risk Youth Mentor, interns will have an intimate and exceptional perspective into local culture. There are two Residential Living programs; one is an Emergency Shelter that accepts youth in need 24 hours a day. The other, an independent living home in which adolescents learn to live responsibly. A workforce program wherein at-risk teens are given the opportunity to explore job possibilities, apply and work with guidance is also available. Additionally, there are after school and outreach programs that offer activities and outings throughout the week, including tutoring programs and field trips. Interns have the opportunity to choose based on their interests and the needs. Each intern has a unique background and a variety of aptitudes that will benefit different programs. The internship is designed to be a learning experience for both the intern as well as the adolescents with whom they work.
Highlights:
see above
Qualifications:
good health, adventurous spirit
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Intern Types :
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- Anthropology
- Communications
- Counseling
- Creative Writing
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- Development
- Education
- Interdisciplinary
- International Relations
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- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
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Experience Required: no
Participants Travel to United States
Independently
Institute for Cultural Ecology's Mission Statement: The Institute for Cultural Ecology was founded on the conviction that visits to exotic destinations imply a commitment to cultural sensitivity and environmental stewardship. Our programs match the interests, academic goals, and passions of the participant to select host organizations and researchers. Once you connect with a place and its people, they become a part of you. Forever.
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