Youth Leadership Organization

Summer Youth Internship Program 2012

1416 E. Commerce San Antonio, Texas 78205
210.299.2666

Program Information
The Youth Leadership Organiza4on (YLO) runs a summer internship and exchange
program every year for youth to engage and empower themselves as organizers and
thinkers. Interns work in dierent areas of leadership; Youth-Juvenile Jus4ce, Art and
Culture, Environmental Jus4ce, Border-Global Jus4ce, Economic Jus4ce, Civic Engagement
and Networking. This leadership forma4on allows youth to grow and develop a model of
social change, for the enrichment and empowerment of young leaders and local
communi4es. Youth receive hands-on organizing experience with learning theory, history,
popular educa4on, cultural and organiza4onal exchanges.

Schedule and Stipend

Interns will organize for 8 weeks: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY with 2 SATURDAYS
from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Earning a s4pend of $100.00 every two weeks and $400.00
awarded of comple4on of internship. ONE lunch a week will be provided by SWU-YLO.
Internship Dates are as follows: June 19th, 2012 to August 11th, 2012

Application Deadline: Friday, May 25th, 2012

Requirements No Late Applications will be accepted
Be a young person that has been involved with the YLO of High / Middle School age.
Must be able to work hours required and be exible for volunteer 4me. Make up
hour that were missed before the end of program. Must Complete full internship.
Willingness and passion to par4cipate in ac4vi4es, workshop, cultural events and
training program
Desire to work on all of the organiza4ons campaigns and projects.
Openness to learn and think cri4cally, ques4on and strategize social issues
Be responsible and accountable for 4me, projects and campaigns
A willingness to improve communi4es.
Be able to travel.
HAVE FUN!!

Answer the following questions

Email to sandralee@swunion.org or hand deliver before May 25th

Youth Leadership Organization

Summer Youth Internship Program 2012

1416 E. Commerce San Antonio, Texas 78205
General Informa4on
210.299.2666

First Name

Last Name

Address
City

State

Primary Telephone

Gender

Zip Code

Date of Birth Ethnicity

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Email Address

How oDen do you check your email?

Informa4on about You:

Name of High School, college or University your ahending:_____________________
Programs you know? (circle) Word Excel InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Final Cut
Other? _____________________________________________________________
List any special skills: (i.e. speak foreign language, musical instruments, etc.)
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What method of transporta4on will you most likely use to get to/ from work? (circle)
Drive my own Car Public Transporta4on

Ride

Other:____________

How did you hear about the Summer Internship Program? _____________________
List ALL other commitments that will aect your availability during the internship.
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Application Deadline: Friday, May 25th, 2012

Youth Leadership Organization

Summer Youth Internship Program 2012
1416 E. Commerce San Antonio, Texas 78205
210.299.2666

Internship Questions:

Answers should be more then 4 sentences

How would you describe yourself? Any talents/giks/special projects, or uniqueness?

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Why are you interested in organizing with SWU Youth Leadership summer Program?
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What do you hope to accomplish during this internship? What do you hope to gain?
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What support and training do you expect from us during the summer?
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Youth Leadership Organization

Summer Youth Internship Program 2012
1416 E. Commerce San Antonio, Texas 78205
210.299.2666

Internship Questions (cont) :

Answers should be more then 4 sentences

What experience (if any) do you have in community involvement, marches, social
jus4ce issues or youth jus4ce? * please describe specic issues/ ideas*
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Check the following that you would like to see happen during the summer program
_____ Food Jus4ce

_____ 2012 Elec4ons

_____ Culture

_____ Block Walking

_____ Art

_____ Fundraising

_____ Murals

_____ Organizing Events

_____ Garden

_____ Travel

_____ FUN

_____ Facilita4on

_____ Music

_____ Social Jus4ce

_____ Direct Ac4on

_____ Media Training

_____ Sex Educa4on

_____ Youth Organizing

_____ Tours

_____ Labor History

Application Deadline: Friday, May 25th, 2012

Email to sandralee@swunion.org or hand deliver before May 25th