Social Work- Youth Services

The Youth Services Intern will assist in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and services that support the personal, academic, and social development of young people. Working closely with the Youth Services team, this intern will gain hands-on experience in program management, community outreach, event coordination, and support services aimed at promoting the well-being and growth of youth in the community. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the field of youth development, foster positive relationships, and make a meaningful impact.

• Program Development and Support:
  • Assist in the planning and facilitation of youth programs, workshops, and events, which may include recreational activities, educational sessions, or mentorship initiatives.
  • Develop and prepare materials, resources, and presentations for youth programs.
  • Monitor and track participant attendance, engagement, and feedback for each session
• Outreach and Community Engagement:
  • Participate in outreach activities to increase program visibility and recruit youth participants.
  • Engage with community partners, local organizations, schools, and families to build awareness and strengthen partnerships.
  • Create flyers, social media posts, and other promotional materials to advertise events and programs to the target audience.
• Youth Mentorship and Support:
  • Provide a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for youth by establishing supportive relationships with participants.
  • Act as a mentor by actively listening to the needs of young people, providing guidance, and supporting their goals and aspirations.
  • Address any participant concerns with empathy and connect them with additional resources or staff support if needed.
• Administrative Tasks:
  • Assist with data entry, program documentation, and record-keeping to ensure accurate tracking of participant information and program outcomes.
  • Help prepare progress reports and presentations for internal meetings and funders as needed.
  • Participate in team meetings to discuss program updates, challenges, and future plans.
• Evaluation and Feedback:
  • Conduct surveys, interviews, or focus groups with youth participants to gather feedback on program impact and areas for improvement.
  • Analyze collected data to help assess the effectiveness of programs and recommend potential changes for better outcomes.
  • Contribute ideas to improve program structure, topics, and activities based on participant feedback and best practices in youth development.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

We are an educational charity for women and girls, based in London. Inspired by Catholic Social Teaching in response to local needs, we address Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adverse Community Environments such as poor housing conditions, homelessness, lack of language and basic skills, and other barriers that can prevent our 800+ women and girls and their families from thriving. The services we have developed with and for our clients focus on education, training, and employability skills to enhance confidence and self-esteem, raise aspirations and provide opportunities and networks to improve the lives of the women and girls whom we serve. Our education and support programmes are flexible services tailored to the needs of the local community. All projects combine education with one-to-one mentoring. Social mobility mentoring is a science-based intervention that gives women and girls the tools to identify and overcome their specific challenges and improve their life chances. Our relational, trauma-informed and professional approach ensures women and girls recognise their worth and take concrete steps to build a bright future for themselves, their families and their communities.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

On-site Supervision and Support

Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance. 

Academic Credit

Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions

Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process. 

Visa Sponsorship

This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens 

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)

Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page