Unpaid remote internship or volunteer opportunity – Youth Civic Engagement

Job Description

Intern | TurnUp Activism

The Tone:
This is an unpaid remote internship or volunteer opportunity at TurnUp Activism, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located remotely across the United States. TurnUp Activism is dedicated to increasing youth civic engagement and activism to strengthen democracy, having registered and turned out over 500,000 young voters since 2019. This role is crucial for amplifying youth civic engagement and participating in activism on a range of progressive and social justice issues. Interns will directly contribute to strengthening democracy in the United States and impacting change in their communities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Unpaid remote internship or volunteer opportunity (flexible hours 5-30+ per week)
• Location: Remote, United States

• Team: Interns work in teams with other young people from across the United States.
• Mission: To amplify youth civic engagement and activism on progressive and social justice issues to strengthen democracy in the United States.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Activism & Advocacy: Participate in grassroots activism and advocacy efforts addressing various progressive and social justice issues like climate change, racial justice, and reproductive rights.
• Voter Engagement: Join and help with existing voter registration drives at schools, or initiate and perform new registration efforts with school permission.
• Research & Awareness: Conduct research to deepen understanding and awareness about civic and social justice topics.
• Collaboration & Outreach: Work in teams to perform targeted outreach, find and participate in volunteer opportunities, and communicate regularly in virtual meetings.
• Civic Development: Engage in civic actions, attend the TurnUp Speaker Series, and contribute to civic and activism-related research and writing projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level opportunity for mission-driven young people interested in civic engagement and activism.
• Experience: No specific prior experience is required; this role supports learning and participation in activism.
• Skills: Demonstrated abilities in Communication, Collaboration, Leadership, Critical Thinking, and Writing.
• Bonus: Individuals looking to impact change in their community, refine their activist efforts, strengthen democracy, and meet other like-minded young people are encouraged to apply.