deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential.”
-Harvey Milk
My 2011 summer internship was with YouthPride RI, an organization that provides safety, resources and support to all GBLT youth in Rhode Island.Founded in 1993 as a weekly support group, Youth Pride became its own non profit organization and has been growing ever since. Today we have a program space that is double the size of our last one. Our drop in center today provides a safe haven for GBLT youth as well as support programs, organized activities and educational resources.
Professional Objectives
to catalog the library and develop a system for checking out materials
Activities
-list all the materials currently in the Youth Pride library
-research possible systems for checking out materials (collateral, library cards...etc)
-find and tailor a system to suit the library's needs
- design and create a new sign for the library
Evidence
Include a write out of the system I will develop in my portfolio, with pictures of materials used, as well as the sign once it is complete.
to create and lead a creative writing workshop
Activities
-interview youth about their writing interests
-create a flyer advertising the class
-develop creative writing projects that reflect the youth's interests and the flyer
-schedule a time and day for the workshop to meet
Evidence
Include the group schedule, an example of writing either done by myself or another person with their permission and a copy of the flyer in my portfolio
to learn how I can assist the GBLT (Gay,Bisexual, Lesbian and Transgender) population and improve my awareness of the issues faced by GBLT youth.
Activities
-read and research specific GBLT issues
-listen to the youth talk about their experiences
-provide emotional, physical and social support to the youth
-serve as a friendly, supportive confident
-socially interact with the youth so they know and trust me
-attend groups that talk about specific issues
Evidence
Include a journal entry that I keep of what I learned each week listening to the youth and attending groups. Include a reference list of materials read and a description of groups attended. Include in the same entry what I have accomplished each week toward helping the youth.
