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Organization Description:  The Door is New York City's premier youth development agency, offering unique and highly effective programs for young people 12-21.  Since 1972 The Door has practiced a holistic and human approach that helps each individual member to dismantle the complex barriers that often stand in the way of success. 

The Door's mission is to empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. Each year over 7,000 young people, most referred by their peers, come to The Door for primary health care, prenatal care and health education, mental health counseling, legal services, GED, ESL, computer classes, tutoring and homework help, college preparation and computer classes, career development services and training, job placement, daily meals, arts, sports and recreational activities.

Issue Area(s):

• Youth Services
• Community Development  
• Education

Type(s) of Bonner Partnership Connections:

• Alternative Break Site
• Internship opportunity
• Educational opportunity
• Job opportunity
• Resource Provider

Internship Position

Internship Description: Join over 100 volunteers who bring their energy and expertise to The Door to work directly with young people or help "behind  the scenes" with fundraising, public relations, corporate partnering, conducting psychosocial assessments for Door members (young people 12-20 years). Volunteers may work directly with students in the following areas: Academics, Arts/Music, Recreation, College Preparation, and English As Second Language Tutoring. Internship dates are flexible and are available during the school year or in the summer. Summer session begins in June.

Intern must be 21 or older. 

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Application Process: Contact Greg Morris for an interview or apply online.

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Stipend Provided?: no

Housing Provided?: no

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