SUMMER RAPP STUDENTS - Only students from our RAPP schools may apply

Urban Resource Institute (URI)•New York, NY

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) is a program of The Center Against Domestic Violence, a non-profit organization. This is a 6-week summer program where teens come together from various NYC high schools and are paid to learn how to become Peer Leaders. Peer Leaders are trained in the topics of teen dating violence, sexual harassment, gender roles, communication styles, and healthy relationships. Peer Leaders are expected to be eager to learn during the program and be ready to teach others about these important topics by the end of the summer program. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about these issues and develop your skills as a leader! The program will involve presentations by RAPP Coordinators and guest presenters, workshops, small and large group activities, field trips, films, and group discussions. The focus is on educating Peer Leaders, team building, and leadership skills.

Requirements

Must be a student from a RAPP school
Must have working papers if you are age 14-18
Must have parental consent
Complete the RAPP Peer Leader Application, parental permission form, and essay
Must be available for the entire 6 weeks (July 6-August 13)
Cannot be in summer school
Must be available to work from 9:30am to 3:30pm, Monday-Thursday
Must have permission to travel on train to Manhattan, Bronx and Brooklyn during the summer

Nice To Haves

Eager to learn
Ready to teach others by the end of the program
Responsible and enthusiastic teens
Limited number of positions and competitive selection process

Responsibilities

Learn how to become a Peer Leader
Teach others about teen dating violence, sexual harassment, gender roles, communication styles, and healthy relationships
Arrive to work on time
Participate in all activities
Be open to learning about these topics
Speak in front of the group
Voice opinions in a respectful manner