It’s that time of year again, where we are accepting applications from our non-profit partners and youth ages 15-19 years old!!!

A TIPS internship is about much more than a summer paycheck; interns develop job and leadership skills while our non-profit partners receive extra support to help deliver needed services to our communities. We match the interests and skills of each teen with the needs of one of our partnering non-profit organizations.

TIPS believes that by engaging young people in their communities today, we can produce a generation of leaders who are socially conscious and dedicated to service.

So more than a summer paycheck……….

“My summer has been a rewarding one not because of the paycheck I was earning, but because I have acquired skills and have become a better person because of the work I have done.”
Iman, 2011 TIPS Intern with the Power of Hope

“I learned that I need to really step out of my comfort zone and not be afraid to ask questions.  I also found a passion in me to get politically involved in community issues and have a part in decisions.”
Maria D, 2011 TIPS Intern with El Centro de la Raza

“I now fully understand that importance and significance of summer camps – they offer children a safe way to enjoy their summers.  They allow children to discover, to grow, to learn to think, to care.  It’s amazing to look back at the photos I took this summer and think of now only how much the children grew, but how much I grew.”
Tian, 2011 TIPS Intern Eastside YMCA