Student Intern at California Friday Night Live Partnership - , California, United States
Student Worker for Substance Use & Disorder Prevention
Friday Night Live builds partnerships for positive & healthy youth development which engage youth as active leaders & resources in their communities. Friday Night Live (FNL): High school-aged youthClub Live (CL): Middle school-aged youthFriday Night Live Kids (FNLK): Elementary aged youthYouth in FNL/Club Live programs will experience the following:A Safe Environment:-Physical Safety: to feel safe physically, free form the risk of harm.-Emotional Safety: to feel safe emotionally, to feel like they can be who they are.Opportunities for Community Engagement:-Knowledge of Community: to learn about their community & its resources.-Interaction / Interface with the Community: to interact & work with community members.-Communication with the Community: to communicate about the program or youth issues.-Contribution to the Community: to give back & serve the community.Opportunities for Leadership & Advocacy:-Decision-making & Governance: to participate in decision-making & occupy leadership roles, such as staff or board roles.-Youth Voice: to learn to express their opinions constructively & to hear those of others.-Action: to take action on issues or projects they care about outside of the program (the community, school).Opportunities to Build Caring & Meaningful Relationships with Peers & Adults:-Peer Knowledge: to learn about their peers & build relationships with them.-Adult Knowledge/Guidance: to learn about the adult staff & build relationships with them.-Emotional Support: to feel supported emotionally by others in the program.-Practical Support: to feel like their practical needs are met by adult staff.-A sense of Belonging: to feel like they belong, like they matter to the group & its success.Opportunities to Engage in Interesting & Relevant Skill Development Activities:-Specific Skills: to develop & build specific skills through program activities.-Challenging & Interesting Activities: to engage in interesting & challenging activities.