NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley (NBRV), a community development corporation, is seeking 2 part-time (or 1 full-time) summer intern(s) to assist with the summer youth program. The summer program runs from 9am to 8pm and is provided free for elementary, middle and high school students living in NBRV housing.

Responsibilities:
Interns will provide the following support to the Community Building and Development Department-

• Conduct best practices research on child development
• Provide one on one mentoring with elementary, middle and high school youth
• Provide additional office support
• Plan end of summer community event with government officials, school personnel and community residents
• Assist the summer teaching staff with daily operations
• Work closely with the youth leadership team to plan summer activities
• Recruit college volunteers for the academic year

Qualifications:
Ideal applicants will meet the following qualifications-


• Current college student (the best applicants will be studying education, political science, urban affairs or social justice issues)
• Ability to work at least 20 hours a week. We offer a flexible schedule, however interns must work at least 2 days starting at 10am to provide appropriate mentorship.
• Able to start June 23rd and work into August
• Must be a highly motivated team player dedicated to the elimination of the social factors perpetuating the cycle of poverty in this Urban city.
• Must have experience working with youth
• Applicants would benefit from working knowledge of Spanish, however it is not necessary for the position
  
  
Length of Commitment:

June - August
(exceptions can be made based on college schedules, we can also extend internship into the academic year if interest arises)

$1500 stipend is paid upon completion of internship or we are more than willing to work with colleges and universities to arrange academic credit for the internship.


This opportunity is sponsored by: NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Unpaid Interns Young Adults (18-25)

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Education Mentoring Services Children & Youth Nonprofit Organization Community Development Urban Literacy

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Youth/Teens (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Children (5-12)

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Weekdays Weekly

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Contact Person:
Meghan Rego, Volunteer Coordinator, (401) 762-0993 x213, (email)


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Address:


719 Front Street, Suite 103 Woonsocket, RI 02895 (See a map)

Directions:

Take 146 N to 146 A. Turn Right onto Park Ave. At the first light, make a left onto Transit Street. Transit Street will become Front Street and the office is located in the Heritage Place plaza, on the right next to the Dunkin Donuts.


Web Site: None specified

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	No
Does this opportunity provide services to low-income communities?
	Yes

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