Intern with Us!
Our internship programs aim to give young adults the ability to gain experiences that will help guide them in their college and career journeys. We have two internship opportunities that you can join through a partnership with Americorps: Summer Internship and School Year Internship.
To be eligible to apply, you:
Must be entering your third year of college in the fall semester, or a recent college graduate (within 2 years).
Must be able to commit to the specific internship’s program hours and duration. (See specifics below).
Must complete both applications to apply:
Summer Internship
The Vickery Meadow Future Leaders Academy teaching internship is an incredible summer opportunity where you get to utilize your talents and skills to Inspire, Engage, and Encourage middle and high school students (called Teen Leaders) and help them get to college. Ten members will be recruited for our program that occurs Monday through Friday.
Internship Overview
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The Future Leaders Academy Internship begins May 26, 2025 and runs for nine (9) consecutive weeks, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00am to 3:00pm and Fridays 8:30am to 1:30pm until July 25, 2025.
Interns commit to 36 hours per week.
The program operates as an in person program. Interns are employed through the Equal Heart AmeriCorps program, which works in conjunction with the Future Leaders Academy program.
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During the in-person 9-week summer program, you will:
Actively engage in planning, creating, and facilitating lessons, lesson planning, curriculum support, and instruction/delivery to Teen Leaders.
Facilitate project-based activities that help Teen Leaders create change in their own neighborhood and beyond.
Encourage and engage authentically and appropriately with Teen Leaders sharing your experiences, lessons learned, best advice, and knowledge
Chaperone and participate in weekly field trips and college visits to actively expose Teen Leaders to new opportunities
Celebrate, respect, and engage in creating an inclusive, respectful environment celebrating the unique multicultural diversity within our Teen Leaders and organization.
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Interns will receive a living allowance of $3,000 paid out biweekly ($666.67)
$1,565.08 education award after completing 300 hours of summer service (36 hours a week)
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Must be entering your third year of college in the fall semester, or a recent college graduate (within 2 years).
Must be able to commit to 36 hours a week during program hours.
Must complete both applications below to apply.
Application are due April 11th or until spots are filled.
For more information, please contact Cassandra Garcia.
School-Year Internship
The Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation AmeriCorps Member serves to support our youth programs which promote college readiness and creating independent learners while exposing teens to colleges, careers, and cultural diversity. Three members will be recruited for our programs that occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursday evenings.
Internship Overview
Mondays and Wednesdays
VMYDF’s enrichment programs bring together a multicultural community of middle and high school students who are exploring their strengths, passions, and possibilities for the future. We engage students in various STEM projects, exposure to different cultures, and help chart their journey to college, ensuring that each student leaves each session with tools that prepare them for the world beyond the classroom.
Thursdays
The EAGLE Scholars program is designed to help our Scholars develop the skills they already have and acquire the ones they need in order to help them successfully navigate the educational system. We engage students from middle school through college in experiential learning and expose them to new thoughts and ideas in order for them to internalize the notion that they are college material and can begin working toward their goals and dreams.
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School-Year Internship begins September 15, 2025 and ends May 16, 2026.
Interns commit to 13 hours per week. Hours vary, but are mostly Monday through Thursday between 3:00 - 8:30 pm and on Saturdays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
The program operates as an in person program. Interns are employed through the Equal Heart program, which works in conjunction with VMYDF youth programs. Interns must meet Equal Heart qualifications and training requirements in order to serve with VMYDF.
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During the school-year program, you will:
Build relationships with teens and Scholars by offering encouragement, guidance, and check-ins.
Assist in the creation and facilitation of after-school clubs and workshops focused on academics, life skills, arts, leadership, and career readiness
Prepare and organize materials for weekly programs, including supply kits, worksheets, and activity prep
Support teens and Scholars during programming, including one-on-one and small group engagement during club activities
Help with program logistics, including set-up, clean-up, attendance tracking, and leading icebreakers or transition activities
Document program impact by capturing teen and Scholar feedback, photos, and stories for use in communications and reporting
Participate in field trips and special events, supporting teens and Scholars as they engage in experiential learning opportunities
Maintain accurate records of teen and Scholar interactions and program participation using VMYDF’s tracking systems
Contribute to planning and delivering college and career readiness activities, such as resume workshops, informational interviews, and service-learning experiences
Support youth voice and choice by helping collect ideas and feedback to shape future programming
Help coordinate volunteer engagement in youth programming.
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Living Allowance of $3,000.05; paid out biweekly ($206.90)
Education Award of $1,565.08; earned at the end of term.
13 hours per week
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Must be entering your third year of college in the fall semester, or be a recent college graduate (within 2 years).
Must be able to commit to 13 hours a week during program hours.
Must complete both applications below to apply.
Application are due August 25th or until spots are filled.
For more information, please contact Cassandra Garcia.
General Internship
Do you have a college class that requires you to complete an internship? Are you interested in working for a nonprofit? Are you passionate about using your skills in a way that can move an organization to the next level?
We are looking for people in Marketing, Social Media, Nonprofit Management or other related fields. If you would like to learn more, please email us!