Project Dream.Own.Tell(DOT) Civic Leadership Fall 2018 Internship Application - YMC

We are looking for 10-12 dedicated youth leaders to participate in a 15 to 18–week paid internship.

Project DOT is a youth-centered program designed to coach emerging young leaders in an array of professional and community development skills while providing vital education on sexual and dating violence prevention, healthy relationships, as well as consensual dating and sexual hook-up practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:
*This position is intended for young men of color between the ages of 15-20 years.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
*Increase your social media following by participating in radio shows and print media opportunities.
*Explore and build your leadership skills and self-confidence.
*Improve your communication and public speaking skills.
*Gain skills in media campaign development and project planning.
*Earn a Civic Leadership Certificate that can be used to build your resume.
*Receive a $200 stipend upon completion.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
*Attend a weekly 2-hour meeting from from October 2018 – February 2019 (minus holidays and winter break)
*Participate in community engagement activities to in increase dialogue about teen dating and sexual violence prevention, including:
-Recruiting 3-4 peers to participate in a bystander intervention training.
-Engaging 2-3 parents and other adults from your community in dialogues about teen sexual violence prevention.
-Increasing social media campaign’s visibility by sharing, reposting, and tagging influencers at least 15 times.

* Incomplete applications will not be considered. Your answers will remain confidential.

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* 1. Contact Information

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Date of Birth

Date

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* 3. What grade are you in?

9th grade

10th grade

11th grade

12th grade

Freshman (college)

Sophomore (college)

Junior (college)

Senior (college)

Not enrolled in school

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* 4. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian / Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Hispanic

White / Caucasian

Multiple ethnicity / Other (please specify)

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* 5. Gender Identity

Male

Female

Transgender Male

Transgender Female

Gender-nonconforming

Gender Fluid

Non-binary

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* 6. Are you available Mondays, from 4pm - 6pm

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How did you hear about Project DOT?

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* 8. List three skills you possess that would make you an effective leader

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* 9. Have you previously taken part in activities or volunteered your time on projects focused on ending sexual assault in your community?

Yes

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* 10. Why are you interested in interning with Project DOT?

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* 11. Please provide a professional reference. This person can be a teacher, guidance counselor, program director, or supervisor.

Name and Title

Email Address

Phone Number