Youth Activism & Civic Engagement Intern/Volunteer

Job Description

Unpaid Remote Youth Activism & Civic Engagement Internship/Volunteer Opportunity

Join TurnUp, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to increasing youth civic engagement and activism to strengthen democracy. This is a unique opportunity for mission-driven young people across the United States to amplify youth civic engagement and participate in activism on critical progressive and social justice issues.

Opportunity Details:

• Position Type: Unpaid Remote Internship or Volunteer Opportunity
• Commitment: 5-30+ hours per week (flexible)
• Start & End Dates: Flexible
• Application Deadline: Rolling – TurnUp accepts applications year-round until all team positions are filled.

Key Responsibilities & Curriculum:

As part of our team, you will:

• Participate in Grassroots Activism and Advocacy: Work on teams to engage in activism and advocacy on civic and social justice issues you care about.
• Research & Education: Conduct research to become better educated and aware about various topics, including climate change, racial justice, reproductive rights, ending gun violence, and combating voter suppression.
• Voter Registration Drives:
  • Join and help with existing registration drives at your school.
  • If no drive exists, TurnUp will support you in initiating and performing your own registration efforts (peer-to-peer or running a drive with school permission).
• Collaborate on Civic Actions: Engage in civic actions, voter turnout projects, targeted outreach, and advocacy.
• Volunteer & Learn: Find and participate in volunteer opportunities together and attend the TurnUp Speaker Series, featuring world-renowned speakers.
• Civic and Activism Related Research & Writing: Contribute to research and writing projects related to civic engagement and activism.
• Advocate for Youth Issues: Work together to advocate for issues important to young people, fight voter suppression, and boost youth voter turnout in the United States.

Skills Developed:

This opportunity will help you develop and refine essential skills, including:

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Writing
• Democratic Competency

Benefits & Why Join Us:

• Impact Change: Directly impact change in your community and strengthen democracy in the United States.
• Community Service & Course Credit: Eligible to receive community service hours or course credit (if coordinated with your school).
• Professional Development: Bolster your resume and earn valuable letters of recommendation.
• Awards & Recognition: Eligible to win awards and prizes, including the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
• Networking: Broaden your networking scope by meeting other like-minded young people from across the U.S.
• Expert Insights: Hear from world-renowned speakers through the TurnUp Speaker Series.
• Flexible Schedule: Choose your preferred hours per week (5 to 30+) and enjoy flexible start and end dates.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in teams, communicate regularly, and meet virtually on a weekly basis.
• Empowerment: Upon completion, interns are prepared to go forward being civically responsible and engaged activists.

About TurnUp:

TurnUp (www.turnup.us) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to making the world more just, fair, and equitable for all by increasing youth civic engagement and activism. Since 2019, TurnUp has successfully registered and turned out over 500,000 young voters.

We believe that everyone should be able to access their civic and activist potential. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in touch within a few days of completion. Thank you for applying!