Stand Up for Kids
The mission of StandUp For Kids is to help homeless and street kids.
We do this, every day, in cities across America. We carry out our mission through our volunteers who go to the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and street kids improve their lives.
StandUp For Kids is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1990 to help rescue homeless and at-risk youth. With national headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia StandUp For Kids is run almost entirely by volunteers, and has programs in a number of states.
Posted internships
| Duties | Semester | |
|---|---|---|
| Fund raising and Grant writing |
Fingerprint/background clearance is required. Training required which may significantly delay start of service hours or which needs to be completed prior to the start of the semester. Fund raising and Grant writing intership - Interns would be invovled in planning and running fund raising events for StandUp for Kids. Interns will brainstorm about possible activities, research in the community to benefit homeless and at risk youth. Interns can also gain experience in researching and writing grants for StandUp for Kids. |
Fall (mid-August through mid-December) Spring (early January through late April) Summer (mid-May through mid-July) |
| Street Outreach (Youth) |
Our street outreach teams walk the streets and visit shelters week after week looking for homeless youth in need of help and guidance. Youth are provided with basic necessities such as food, water, clothing, and hygiene products. Once volunteers are able to gain the youth’s trust they are able to understand their needs and provide guidance on how to connect to other community resources available to help them. You will soon find that being a street outreach counselor is... |
Fall (mid-August through mid-December) Spring (early January through late April) Summer (mid-May through mid-July) |
| Youth Center Mentor |
Fingerprint/background clearance is required. Training required which may significantly delay start of service hours or which needs to be completed prior to the start of the semester. Youth center mentors will have direct contact with homeless and at risk youth. Mentors will work directly with StandUp leadership to create a community and individual programs to help the homeless and at risk youth. At the beginning mentors will help brainstorm and create a roadmap for the homeless and at risk youth. Volunteers mentors and intern mentors will then be responsible for implementing these programs. This can include small group sessions to build trust,... |
Fall (mid-August through mid-December) Spring (early January through late April) Summer (mid-May through mid-July) |
