Internships and Leadership Programs

In this role, a select group of young adults serves as role models and leaders of The Center’s Youth Clubhouse. Peer Coaches work to enhance the wellness of our community by raising awareness of substance use issues and providing peer assistance and education. Peer Coaches also provide one-on-one support and organize and lead fun and meaningful groups, field trips, and events.

Are you an LGBTQ+ young person looking to learn about career options, build work skills, and get support with the college selection process? In READY, participants create a professional resume, develop a school/work portfolio, improve letter writing and interviewing skills, networking strategies, and learn how to “dress for success.” Center Youth staff work with participants to find placement in a paid community internship to gain real-life experience!

Family Group Leaders are trained in conflict resolution, group facilitation, stress management, and identity and oppression to provide peer support during the summer camp. In selecting FGLs, Center staff generally look for youth who have been campers before or who have already participated in youth leadership programs.

Bring your passion for social justice to learn about power, privilege, identity, and oppression through hands-on activities, group discussions, films, and more. Gain skills such as workshop facilitation, organizing, and outreach around issues important to your community. The internship culminates with a youth-led, community-wide event on the chosen social justice topic.