TurnUp Youth Activism Remote InternshipAt — TurnUp Activism

Opportunity Summary 

This is a great opportunity for those looking to impact change in their community, refine their activist efforts, strengthen democracy in the United States, and meet other like-minded young people! Interns will collaborate on a variety of tasks, communicate regularly, and meet virtually on a weekly basis. This is a collaborative internship where interns will develop their democratic competency. Interns participate in civic actions, organize voter registration and turnout projects in their communities, perform targeted outreach, engage in advocacy and activism, find and participate in volunteer opportunities together, attend the TurnUp Speaker Series, as well as do civic and activism related research and writing. Most importantly, they will work together to advocate for issues important to young people, fight voter suppression and boost youth voter turnout in the United States. Upon completion, interns are prepared to go forward being civically responsible and engaged activists.

Posted by 04/07/25

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

....to be civically competent and engaged citizens and members of their future professional fields. To register to vote, and vote.

Opportunity Training 

Professional speaker series How to do relational organizing - all How to run a registration drive - every intern, except during the summer How to write your legislator - if it intersects in timing How to text bank - all How to phone bank - optional How to do letter and postcard get-out-the-vote writing - optional How to canvass - optional

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

This is a remote.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Hours Per Week: You choose between 5 and 30+ hours. End Date: Flexible. Students participate for at least 1 month, and can stay for up to 12 months. Application Deadline: Rolling - TurnUp will accept applications year-round until all team positions are filled.

Program 
Center for Community Engagement
Location Type 
Remote
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
10hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing