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What are some paid internships, volunteering or community for 16-19-year-olds for the summer, or even year round ?

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Anne-Marie’s Answer

Hi Mercedes,


It's awesome that you are looking for paid internships. They can be challenging to find, but paid opportunities are definitely out there, so don't lose hope. I come from a background where I didn't have an option to take unpaid internships. Throughout college, I've always been able to find either paid internships or programs that would pay me to work at a non-profit (the Bonner Scholar Program at Macalester College, specifically).


When I was 20, I held an 8 week full-time AmeriCorps/Vista position over the summer, and I was paid every two weeks. It was an incredible experience, and I learned a lot! AmeriCorps includes a few programs, and they generally require you to be 18+, but AmeriCorps State & National is 17+. On their webpage, you can search for positions and choose whether you are looking for full-time, part time, or summer. You can find more information here: https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/join-americorps.


I would also add briefly that I learned a lot about myself and developed leadership skills working at retails jobs when I was in high-school, so everything you do can be valuable if you look for the learning opportunities. I hope this helps! I believe in you!!!

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Research possible AmeriCorps programs: https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/join-americorps
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Julie’s Answer

I can't speak to paid internships, however, your local museum, aquarium, zoo, nature center, etc. often do have youth volunteer programs! They do a great job to engage them in the education of other young people while developing your own skills for your next job/internship/opportunity.

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Check out your local museum, aquarium or zoo for youth volunteer programs
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Victoria’s Answer

If you like working with kids, City Year is an awesome, paid, year-long opportunity through AmeriCorps for people between the ages of 18 and 25! City Year "red jackets" work alongside teachers to create learning environments where all students can succeed. As you earn a stipend, you help support students' social, emotional and academic development while providing schools with additional capacity to enhance learning and belonging. Check out a typical day and find application materials here: https://www.cityyear.org/experience/

I didn't know about City Year before I turned 25 otherwise would absolutely have done it -- I've worked with so many wonderful City Year members, alumn and staff over the years in my role as a social impact professional. Really amazing organization.

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Check out City Year (a program of AmeriCorps) https://www.cityyear.org/experience/
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