The Watsonville Volunteer Center Junior Volunteer Program is looking for 25 youth interested in participating in summer service internships at local non-profits.
Youth will be placed, according to their skills and interests, to do valuable work in support of diverse causes, including hunger & food security, child development, arts and empowerment, sports and recreation. Non-profit agencies are stepping up to provide rewarding placements and training for youth, so they can develop their skills in safe, enriching environments this summer.
During the six week program, youth will work at their non-profit placement for approximately 3-4 hours up to four days per week. Youth will also participate in job readiness and empowerment workshops and engage in service projects and field trips. Finally, participants will share their voices by writing about their experience via a blog for the Watsonville Patch site.
We will help youth recognize their passion, share their unique talents and realize their capacity for transforming our community through meaningful service work. Youth will have fun while amplifying their voice & impact in Watsonville!
Read More about the Program and Key Dates
Download Application and Apply Now! We are currently accepting applications for our youth fellows with the 2011 Junior Volunteer Program. Applications are due by 5pm on Thursday, June 9th.
Please send completed applications to wats@scvolunteercenter.org
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2011 Internship Opportunities with Junior Volunteers
HUNGER & FOOD SECURITY
Second Harvest Food Bank
Job title: Warehouse Intern
Job duties: Preparing bags of food for clients. Packing, lifting items weighing 5-50 lbs.
Loaves and Fishes
Job title: Kitchen Intern
Job duties: Help prepare afternoon meal for clients. Organize the food pantry. Help set up and clean up for evening meal.
ESL/ADULT LITERACY
Opportunity to Read
Job title: Office Intern or Tutor
Job duties: Assist with organizing office, general office duties. Tutor must be 16 +, bilingual to help adult ESL and/or literacy student.
SCIENCE
Science Workshop
Job title: Workshop Intern
Job duties: Help kids build science projects. Keep workshop organized and clean. Build experimental projects.
ARTS/YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
Jacob’s Heart
Job title: Kids Card Creators / Office Intern
Job duties: Design creative, thoughtful and artistic cards to cheer up sick kids. Help with general office duties.
CHILDREN/EARLY EDUCATION
Hearts and Hands
Job title: Teacher’s Assistant
Job duties: Assist teacher with preparing, setting up and cleaning up materials. Support with general office duties.
Together in the Park
Job title: Teacher’s Assistant
Job duties: Interacting with children and parents. Setting up activities and equipment for preschoolers. Unloading van and shed. Cleanup and reloading materials onto van and in shed.
Pajaro Valley Children’s Center
Job Title: Teacher’s Assistant
Job duties: Childcare, snack prep, assisting with daily routines!
