Youth Civic Engagement & Activism Intern/Volunteer

Job Description

Unpaid Remote Youth Civic Engagement & Activism Internship/Volunteer Opportunity

Join our mission-driven team of young people from across the United States to amplify youth civic engagement and participate in activism on a range of progressive/social justice issues. This flexible, unpaid remote internship or volunteer opportunity is open to passionate individuals committed to making a difference.

Key Focus Areas:

• Climate Change
• Racial Justice
• Reproductive Rights
• Ending Gun Violence
• Combating Voter Suppression in the United States

Benefits of Joining:

• Community Service/Course Credit: Eligible to receive community service hours or course credit (upon coordination with your school).
• Team Collaboration: Work in teams with other young people, learn civics, and participate in impactful activism.
• Resume Enhancement: Bolster your resume with valuable experience.
• Letters of Recommendation: Earn strong letters of recommendation.
• Flexible Schedule: Choose between 5 and 30+ hours per week with flexible start and end dates.
• Awards & Recognition: Eligible to win awards and prizes, including the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
• Networking: Broaden your professional and activist network.
• Speaker Series: Hear from world-renowned speakers in the field.

Key Curriculum & Responsibilities:

As part of our team, you will:

• Work on teams to participate in grassroots activism and advocacy on civic and social justice issues you care about.
• Conduct research to become better educated and aware about critical topics.
• Join and help with existing voter registration drives at your school.
• Initiate and perform your own voter registration efforts (peer-to-peer or drive, with school permission) if one doesn’t exist.
• Participate in civic actions and voter turnout projects.
• Perform targeted outreach, engage in advocacy and activism.
• Find and participate in volunteer opportunities collaboratively.
• Attend the TurnUp Speaker Series.
• Conduct civic and activism-related research and writing.
• Collaborate on a variety of tasks and meet virtually on a weekly basis.
• Develop your democratic competency and advocate for issues important to young people.
• Fight voter suppression and boost youth voter turnout in the United States.

Skills Developed:

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Writing
• And more!

Commitment Details:

• Hours Per Week: You choose between 5 and 30+ hours.
• End Date: Flexible.
• Application Deadline: Rolling – TurnUp accepts applications year-round until all team positions are filled.

More About the Opportunity:

This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals looking to impact change in their community, refine activist efforts, strengthen democracy in the United States, and connect with like-minded young people. Upon completion, interns will be well-prepared to go forward as civically responsible and engaged activists.

About TurnUp (www.turnup.us):

TurnUp 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 to strengthen our democracy. We believe that everyone should be able to access their civic and activist potential. Since 2019, TurnUp has successfully registered and turned out over 500,000 young voters.

We look forward to reviewing your application and will be in touch within a few days of submission. Thank you for your interest!