Site: Oregon
Deadline March 1
There is a nonprofit called FosterClub that provides 10 week paid summer internships to youth between 18 and 24 years old. They must have spent time in foster care. The home base for these internships is in Seaside, Oregon just a few blocks from the beach. All expenses are paid. Here are some details:
- Youth leadership training: intensive training at the beginning of the program, continued youth development programming throughout the internship
- Housing for the summer
- Two $60 cell phone stipends (if you have a working cell phone)
- $150 per week living allowance
- $2000 end-of-program honorarium
- All transportation and travel expenses
- Products, prizes and incentives
- Various cultural and recreational experiences during the summer tour
Requirements to become an All-Star:
Please note: Health insurance IS NOT required to be selected as a FosterClub All-Star.
- Must be between the ages of 18 and 24.
- Must have spent time in foster care.
- Priority will be given to young people who have previously attended a FosterClub Teen Conference, a Youth Advisory Board or Youth Council, or who have demonstrated leadership in another capacity (like through volunteer service, school or church involvement)
- Must be able to commit to the entire program
- Able to obtain required permissions from foster care agency if still in care
- Youth must be responsible and require minimal supervision
- Be able to pass a criminal background check (minor violations should be okay, felonies may be a problem. Contact us at 503-717-1552 if you are unsure.)
- Must be able to gain permission to travel and be photographed
- Applicants will be required to complete an All-Star application packet
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