Girls Inc. of Orange CountyAt — Girls Inc. of Orange County
Girls Inc. works with elementary school students in programs focused on literacy support and learning development; Middle school students in programs focused on delivering engaging prevention education, advocacy, and life skills programming at partner school sites; and high school students on college and career readiness.
Through any program, interns will work directly alongside program staff to create safe, supportive, and empowering environments where students can build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and develop positive relationships.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Co-facilitate classroom discussions, activities, and group projects
- Support classroom management and positive student engagement
- Build supportive mentoring relationships with program participants
- Support staff with data collection and entry as needed
- Support program preparation, set-up, and other administrative tasks as needed
1. Apply Positive Youth Development Principles in Practice
Interns will apply evidence-based youth development strategies to support the social, emotional, and leadership growth of adolescents in school-based settings.
2. Develop Facilitation, Mentorship, and Classroom Management Competencies
Interns will demonstrate effective communication, group facilitation, and classroom management techniques while supporting educational and life skills programming for diverse youth populations.
3. Strengthen Professional Skills within a Community-Based Nonprofit Environment
Interns will develop professional competencies including collaboration, ethical decision-making, cultural responsiveness, and effective communication while working alongside youth development professionals and community partners.
Throughout the intern's training, they will:
1. Attend an orientation overviewing volunteer handbook, facilitating skills, and other matters pertaining to target demographic issues.
2. Complete a Mandated Reporter Training
3. Receive position-specific training by facilitators according to assigned roles.
No additional safety information provided. Interns will work with young children and will be supervised at all times.
Reach out to the site supervisor for availability and application requirements, then proceed with placement through S4 for CSU requirements.
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 20 | hours per placement |