Emerging Markets Program Internship
LOCATION
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Training required which may significantly delay start of service hours or which needs to be completed prior to the start of the semester.Volunteer application - approximately 2 weeks to clear
Criminal background check - approximately 2 weeks to clear
Training on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience available online, at www.girlscoutsaz.org. Interns may complete the online training at their convenience.
Training on specific program curriculum
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Semester availability
FallSpring
Service hours
MorningAfternoon
Evening
Weekend
Available days/hours
- Hours vary depending on student availabity.
- Weekly Thursday evenings.
- Twice per month, Saturdays.
- Office hours determined by student availability.
REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS
Commitment to the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.
Bilingual a plus, but not required.
Prior Girl Scout experience a plus, but not required.
CATEGORIES
EducationEnglish as a Second Language
Public Relations
Social Services
Youth (direct interaction)
Youth II: 5-11 years (K-6th grades)
Youth III: 11-14 years (6th-9th grades)
Youth IV: 14-18 years (high school)
COMMUNITY PARTNER
Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus Pine Council
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
Duties
The Emerging Markets Program Intern will work collaboratively with staff to promote the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to communities underserved by our organization, as well as to deliver Girl Scout curriculum to girls in key areas. The Intern will also assist with the coordination of a Latina Empowerment Volunteer Community, as well as with the recruitment of adult volunteers.
- Represent GSACPC at community events, to promote girl membership and volunteer opportunities
- Assist with the scheduling and preparation of Latina Empowerment Community meetings
- Deliver Girl Scout Leadership Experience curriculum to girls at Wilson Primary School, Grand Canyon Univeristy and other sites to be identified
- Assist with the planning and implementation of events for girls, specifically Tradiciones: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage
Population served
Latinas, grades K-12. Currently, we remain at 68% parity in our membership. Over the next 5 years, we hope to raise that to 100% Data collected from the Girl Scouts Research Institute indicates a positive correlation with childhood Girl Scouting experience and future academic and professional success. By providing increased access to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to all girls, we strengthen our community.
Community need/impact
Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus Pine Council provides girls in Kindergarten through 12th grade with a diversity of programs focused on developing leadership abilities and a positive sense of self-worth. Through Girl Scouting, girs gain the skills and confidence they need to make healthy choices, work collaboratively with a diversity of individuals and communities, and take action to make their wold a better place. However, enagement of Hispanic girls remains low. Our goal is to achieve 100% parity in our membership with the population of our service area.
Through our emphasis on emerging markets, we will increase the number of girls served with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
