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YOUTH BOARD PHILANTHROPY INTERN
Description of the Project: Penny Harvest is seeking an intern to help recruit young
people for the Youth Board, run bi-monthly meetings and schedule trainings and other
activities.
Daily Activities and Responsibilities:
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Contacting local agencies to plan Penny Harvest related service projects
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Recruiting middle and high school students to serve on the Youth Board
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Planning, organizing and facilitating Youth Board meetings
General Requirements:
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Excellent communication skills
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Ability to work with people from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds
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Passion for working towards social justice
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Expereince working with youth
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Great organizational skills
Hours and Benefits:
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10-20 hours per week (with a flexible schedule), from September '08 to June '09
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Educational enrichment in service-learning, youth philanthropy and the school system
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Ability to participate in Solid Ground's Anti-Racism Initiative
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Contact your school's service-learning office to inquire about work study or Students in Service education awards
YOUTH PHILANTHROPY SUPPORT INTERN
Description of the Project: Penny Harvest is seeking an intern to help recruit and support schools.
Daily Activities and Responsibilities:
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Conducting outreach to schools in-person and over the phone to register schools for the fall and support them through the year
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Supporting the day-to-day running of the program through emails and phone calls to schools
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Entering accurate information into the Penny Harvest database
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Assisting with the presentation of Penny Harvest materials at Professional Development and Philanthropy Roundtable trainings
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Copying and preparing documents as needed
General Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
- Passion for working towards social justice
- Experience working with youth or in a school environment
Hours and Benefits:
- 10-20 hours per week (with a flexible schedule) from September '08 to June '09. Semester internships are available
- Educational enrichment in service-learning, youth philanthropy and the school system
- Ability to participate in Solid Ground's Anti-Racism Initiative
- Contact your school's service-learning office to inquire about work study or Student's in Service education award
Please send a resume and cover letter to maryellenf@solid-ground.org or
Penny Harvest
1501 North 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
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