BRIDGE Student Internship Program

"To us at HOPE Farm, these interns have been a godsend. Everything that each intern is working on didn't need to be fabricated; it was a real need for us."                                             
                       – Noble Crawford, Operations Manager-HOPE Farm, Inc.

The BRIDGE Student Internship program is a bridge between TCU and the community. This real world experience provides TCU college interns opportunities to work and serve in non-profit  and faith-based organizations in ways that:

• Engage all of our TCU YOU^TH Program Partners
• Provide targeted technical assistance
• Build civic-minded leaders for the future
• Allow students to apply classroom learning to meaningful outreach programming
• Give students hands-on work experience and valuable networking contacts
• Furnish opportunities to explore non-profit careers

Summer 2009 Internships:

SEEKING: Web Designer
We are currently accepting applications for a Web Designer BRIDGE Intern for Summer 2009. Download your application and instructions HERE. Please e-mail your completed application and resume to youth@tcu.edu.

Application are closed for all other Summer 2009 BRIDGE internship opportunities.

Who are the BRIDGE Interns?

• TCU college students from all disciplines who have a passion for serving their community.
• Students with specific skills to build the capacity of TCU YOU^TH Program Partners.
• Students interested applying what they have learned in the classroom to improve the lives of at risk youth.
• Emerging experts who are committed to making a contribution that will last far beyond their internship and will serve our partner organizations and our community for years to come.

Structure:

• BRIDGE interns typically work 20 to 32 hours per week for 8 weeks in the summer
      or 10 hours per week for 16 weeks during the school year.
• BRIDGE Interns work with non profit and faith based agencies serving youth ages 12-21 in great Tarrant County
• The TCU YOU^TH Program provides a financial stipend to interns for the projects they complete with our program partners.
• TCU college credits are available for BRIDGE Interns through the Civic Literacy Program in the Political Science Department.   
      Students are responsible for coordinating credit application and assignments with the Political Science Department.

Selection Process

1. The BRIDGE Intern Selection Process features an application and interview process to ensure that interns are appropriate candidates, serious about participation and possess the skills and desire to build the capacity of our partners.
2. Applicants will be screened by the TCU  YOU^TH Program Intern Coordinator who will then make appropriate referrals.
3. Agencies will interview candidates and make the final selection for internships
4. Special consideration is given to TCU Community Scholars and applicants from underserved populations
5. Assignments are subject to successful completion of  required screenings and background checks for each position

Summer 2009 Internships  - Applications are closed for Summer 2009 BRIDGE Internships.

1. Assistant Athletic Program Director for Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth, Inc

2.  Bike Rally Event Marketing Coordinator for Tarrant County Youth Collaboration

3. Community Coalition Marketing Specialist for TCU YOU^TH Program

4. Community Garden Summer Camp Advisor for HOPE Farm, Inc.

5. Community Service Restitution Program Assistant for Volunteer Center North Texas

6. Core Character Values Curriculum Designer for Crossroads Youth Ministries

7. Distinguished Employers  Program Assistant for TCU YOU^TH Program (Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce)

8. Economic Development Assistant for TCU YOU^TH Program (Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce)

9.  Education Program Specialist for TCU YOU^TH Program (Fort Worth Botanic Garden)

10.  Features Writer for United Community Centers

11.  Funding and Marketing Analyst for Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth, Inc

12. Go Center Liaison for TCU YOU^TH Program (Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce)  

13.  High Roads Program Developer for Crossroads Youth Ministries

14.  Infant Development and Parenting Specialist for Crossroads Youth Ministries

15.  Marketing & Evaluation Analyst for TCU YOU^TH Program (Fort Worth Botanic Garden)

16.  Photojournalist / Videographer for Crossroads Youth Ministries

17. Reading Skills Coordinator for HOPE Farm, Inc.

18. Research Analyst for H.O.P.E. Tutoring Centers

19. Summer Camp Planner/Counselor for HOPE Farm, Inc.

20. Technical Writer for H.O.P.E. Tutoring Centers

21.  Volunteer Advisor for Tarrant County Youth Collaboration

22.  Volunteer Manager for United Community Centers

23. Web Designer for Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth, Inc

24.  Web Marketing Specialist for Tarrant County Youth Collaboration

25.  Young Mother's Parenting Advocate for Tarrant County Youth Collaboration

26.  Youth Volunteer Corp Program Specialist for Volunteer Center North Texas

Spring 2009 Internships  - Applications are closed for Spring 2009 BRIDGE Internships.

1. Accounting Policies and Procedures Development Assistant for Tarrant County Youth Collaboration

2. Bike Rally Event Marketing Coordinator for Tarrant County Youth Collaboration

3. Community Garden Education and Marketing Advisor for HOPE Farm, Inc.

4. Fund Development Specialist for United Community Centers

5. Global Youth Service Day Coordinator for Volunteer Center North Texas - Tarrant County (Arlington)

6. Go Center Liaison for TCU YOU^TH Program (Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce)  

7. High School Student Programs Marketing Specialist for TCU YOU^TH Program  

8.  iDream...iLearn...iWin... Program Coordinator for TCU YOU^TH Program (FWISD)

9. Real Estate Project  Manager for HOPE Farm, Inc.

10. Web Master/Grant Researcher for H.O.P.E. Tutoring Centers

11. Youth Volunteer Manager for Volunteer Center North Texas - Tarrant County

Fall 2008 Internships

1. Core Character Values Curriculum Designer for Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth, Inc.

2. Community Youth Volunteer Program Developer for Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth, Inc

3. Bike Rally Event Coordinator for Tarrant County Youth Collaboration

4. Community Engagement Specialist for TCU YOU^TH Program

5. Youth Project Coordinator for Volunteer Center North Texas - Tarrant County

Summer 2008 Internships 

1. Annual Fundraising Plan and Policies Coordinator for H.O.P.E. Tutoring Center

2. Assistant Athletic Program Director for Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth, Inc

3. Bike Rally Event Coordinator for Tarrant County Youth Collaboration

4. Capital Expansion Manager for HOPE Farm, Inc.

5. Career Skills Programming Director for United Community Centers

6. Community Collaborations Specialist for TCU YOU^TH Program

7. Community Engagement Specialist for TCU YOU^TH Program

8. Curriculum Development and Transportation Coordinator for Crossroads Youth Ministries

9. Employee Relations / Benefits Coordinator for United Community Centers

10. Features / Human Interest Journalist for United Community Centers

11. Fund Development Research Specialist for United Community Centers

12. Golf Tournament Event Coordinator for  H.O.P.E. Tutoring Center

13. Juneteenth Stay in School Event Coordinator for TCU YOU^TH Program

14. Life Skills Programming Director for United Community Centers

15. Marketing and Graphic Design Consultant for H.O.P.E. Tutoring

16. Mathematics Curriculum Development and Educational Programming Coordinator for Hope Farm, Inc.

17. Photojournalist / Videographer for United Community Centers

18. Reading Curriculum Development and Educational Programming Coordinator for  H.O.P.E. Tutoring Center

19. Short Term Case Work Auditor for United Community Centers

20. Volunteer Manager for HOPE Farm, Inc.

21. Youth Project Coordinator for Volunteer Center North Texas - Tarrant County

For additional information please contact:
Phone:  817-257-7132
E-mail:  youth@tcu.edu