Community Service Internship
Earn 100 SSL hours at the completion of your projects.
Interns work as members of a team with fellow-interns and our Service Lead to plan and execute at least two (2) student-led community service events during their internship. This may include but not limited to cleaning a local park and/or sorting and assembling food boxes at the Capital Area Food Bank. They will also be given the opportunity to collectively create their own service project(s), with the support from the Service Lead and our SGAP Leaders’ advisors.
Requirements:
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- Must be in 7-12 grade.
- Passionate about civic engagement and community service.
- Committed to attend every meeting and service event (if unable to attend, must inform Service Lead).
- Respond to emails/communications in a timely manner.
- Be able to maintain professionalism.
- Work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
- Must complete an application each October, then interview with our Advisors.
Interested in learning more? Submit an email to service@sgapleaders.org with your name, school and grade. We will notify you when our Application Process opens.
2024 Service Intern Projects:
Our interns create, develop, execute and evaluate their projects. In the process, they gain confidence and develop leadership skills while positively impacting their communities. All projects must align with SGAP Leaders’ mission and vision.
We are seeking volunteers, sponsors, and mentors to work with our young leaders as they actualize their projects. Interested? Read more
END PERIOD POVERTY
1 in 4 girls and women experiencing poverty around the world lack access to menstrual products, which impacts their health and well-being. Together, we can make a difference by collecting and distributing products to those in need, and educating them about period hygiene while removing the stigma surrounding menstrual periods.
Service Interns, teens Suad and Maelie fight against period poverty through education and through the distribution of biodegradable organic period products to girls and young women in need. Each week during Women’s History month, we will share facts, and provide information, as we distribute products to those in need. Special thanks to MILA HYGIENE for providing the products at a discounted rate and for providing needed volunteers!
500 PERIOD PRODUCTS TO THOSE IN NEED WITHIN 30 DAYS
ROOTED IN COMPASSION: A Tree-Planting Event
Rooted in Compassion: A Tree-Planting Event to Grow our Community and Restore Nature is based on planting trees in many different communities, where the environment might lack greenery. SGAP Leaders and other climate-conscious volunteers are working towards PLANTING 100 TREES WITHIN 90 DAYS.
At the 2024 GREENFEST event on April 27, SGAP Leaders-in-Training – Shashank and Mircea – (as well as other volunteers) will distribute tree saplings and pollinator seeds to those who pledge to plant the trees and seeds within 90 days. Those who pledge agree to take a picture of their planted trees and pollinator seedlings, share their images with SGAP Leaders, and a select few of the photo submissions may be posted on our website and our social media.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD DAY
SGAP Leaders – Isa, Katie, Christiano, Mircea, and Shashank – envision a day-long celebration of diverse cultures expressed through delicious foods!
Businesses, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, engage in the day-long event to grow their businesses and increase their visibility amidst bustling food trucks and decorated tables. As patrons indulge in flavors from around the world, they simultaneously contribute to a philanthropic cause, with proceeds dedicated to the National Melanoma Research Foundation.
Moreover, our event serves as an educational hub for sustainable living practices, empowering attendees to make tangible strides toward responsible consumption and production. Every aspect of the International Food Day reflects a commitment to building a more resilient and interconnected community.
Shape a future where culture, commerce, and compassion converge to propel all of us toward a more sustainable and inclusive world!
