Volunteer: Beyond the Books Teen Program Development Intern - CBIFUNDPosition Overview The Intern will lead the development of a new Teen Beyond the Books program, expanding Community Action Network's successful Beyond the Books elementary literacy initiative to better engage middle and high school youth. Working alongside staff, the intern will research culturally responsive young adult literature, identify age-appropriate discussion topics, and develop a comprehensive curriculum that encourages literacy, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning. The intern will create lesson plans, discussion guides, interactive activities, and evaluation tools while helping pilot selected lessons with youth. They will also gather feedback from participants and staff to refine the curriculum and produce a complete, sustainable program that can be implemented across CAN's after-school sites and adapted for future semesters. As time allows, the intern may assist with literacy-related program evaluation, organize curriculum and resource materials, support volunteer training related to Beyond the Books, help collect youth feedback, assist with special literacy events, and contribute to resource development for family engagement activities. The intern may also assist with researching grants and community partnerships that support literacy programming. This internship is sponsored by the Community-Based Internship Fund at U-M’s Ginsberg Center. As part of this internship, you will complete training and advising with Ginsberg Center staff to support professional development. Core Responsibilities Research culturally responsive young adult literature Identify age-appropriate discussion topics for students Create 12–15 lesson plans, discussion guides, interactive activities Gather feedback from participants and staff Preferred qualifications/experience Interest in education, literacy, youth development, or nonprofit organizations Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience working with adolescents is preferred Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects Experience with Google Workspace Research and organizational skills Creativity and willingness to develop engaging educational materials Eligibility This position is open to Undergraduate, Masters and PhD-level students Hours & Scheduling Information 8-10 hours per week September 2026 - May 2027 Hybrid. Weekly check-in meetings, either in person or virtual. Time/day TBD. Compensation Information $17/hr - undergraduate students $19/hr - master students $21/hr - doctoral students Instructions on how to apply: If you are interested in this position, please email a cover letter and resume to CAN's Director of Volunteer and Literacy Engagement, Vanina Quinn to apply: vquinn@canwashtenaw.org Community Partner: Community Action Network (CAN) Position Overview The Intern will lead the development of a new Teen Beyond the Books program, expanding Community Action Network's successful Beyond the Books elementary literacy initiative to better engage middle and high school youth. Working alongside staff, the intern will research culturally responsive young adult literature, identify age-appropriate discussion topics, and develop a comprehensive curriculum that encourages literacy, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning. The intern will create lesson plans, discussion guides, interactive activities, and evaluation tools while helping pilot selected lessons with youth. They will also gather feedback from participants and staff to refine the curriculum and produce a complete, sustainable program that can be implemented across CAN's after-school sites and adapted for future semesters. As time allows, the intern may assist with literacy-related program evaluation, organize curriculum and resource materials, support volunteer training related to Beyond the Books, help collect youth feedback, assist with special literacy events, and contribute to resource development for family engagement activities. The intern may also assist with researching grants and community partnerships that support literacy programming. This internship is sponsored by the Community-Based Internship Fund at U-M’s Ginsberg Center. As part of this internship, you will complete training and advising with Ginsberg Center staff to support professional development. Core Responsibilities Research culturally responsive young adult literature Identify age-appropriate discussion topics for students Create 12–15 lesson plans, discussion guides, interactive activities Gather feedback from participants and staff Preferred qualifications/experience Interest in education, literacy, youth development, or nonprofit organizations Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience working with adolescents is preferred Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects Experience with Google Workspace Research and organizational skills Creativity and willingness to develop engaging educational materials Eligibility This position is open to Undergraduate, Masters and PhD-level students Hours & Scheduling Information 8-10 hours per week September 2026 - May 2027 Hybrid. Weekly check-in meetings, either in person or virtual. Time/day TBD. Compensation Information $17/hr - undergraduate students $19/hr - master students $21/hr - doctoral students Instructions on how to apply: If you are interested in this position, please email a cover letter and resume to CAN's Director of Volunteer and Literacy Engagement, Vanina Quinn to apply: vquinn@canwashtenaw.org Community Partner: Community Action Network (CAN) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Sep 30, 2026 through May 31, 2027 Zip Code: 48104 Allow Groups: No |