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YOUTH INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER AND FALL

Join other Youth. Help our Community get Healthy, Safe and Fun.

Earn a Stipend. Gain Valuable Experience!

What the basic deal? Do you care about our communities health and quality of life? Do youwant to earn a little money? Do you want to have fun while gaining great experience? If yes,then consider applying for an internship with the Boston-area Food and Fitness collaborative. Ifselected, youll join several other youth to work on an exciting youth-led project where yourideas and contributions will be truly valued by your peers and by adults. In return, youll earn amonthly stipend of $100. Internships are 3-6 months in length, with flexible hours of 5-10 hoursper week. Please review the details below.Applications are due July 15, 2008.

What is the Food and Fitness Initiative? The Food & Fitness Initiative is a multi-year effort ofthe W.K. Kellogg Foundation to create vibrant communities with equal access to affordable,healthy food and safe and inviting places for physical activity and play. Boston is one of nine

communities across the country selected to become models of community change. We have todo something to create environments in our communities that promote healthy eating andphysical activity. We cannot do this without the ideas and help of our young people!

What Project Would I Work On? Youth-led projects this summer and fall will focus on ourplanning process. We need your help to find out: What things do youth want to do to help theBoston area achieve our food and fitness goals over the next eight years? What things do adultswant youth to do? Should youth help build and promote community gardens? Encouragebicycling and walking? Improve safety are our parks? Increase access to healthy food? How?Should we use media? Pass laws and policies? Build partnerships? Educate families? Youthinterns will conduct research, educate others and help organize and conduct planning events tounite their community and set the stage for taking action in our communities!

What are the qualifications and responsibilities? Applicants must be 14-19 years old andlive in the Boston area. On their application, they must demonstrate genuine concern andpassion for improving their community and for the goals of the food and fitness Initiative.Previous community service or leadership experience will be considered, but is not required.Applicants must submit an adult nomination form to accompany their application. If selected,interns must firmly commit to the hours and expectations of their adult supporter and peers.

What are the Benefits? This is an excellent opportunity to make new friends, contributesomething positive to your community, and develop skills and experience that will enhance yourcareer and education opportunities. Interns will meet and learn from supportive adultsrepresenting government, public health, community organizations and business; interns will

develop confidence and communication skills; and interns will have the opportunity to continuetheir involvement in this important project.

How do I Apply? Youth applicants must complete the youth application form by July 15, 2008.Youth applicants are also required to have an adult ally submit a nomination form on theirbehalf, also by July 15, 2008.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:Youth Engagement Point Person

Host OrganizationAddress, City, State, Zip

E-Mail Address, Phone Number


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APPLICATION FORM FOR YOUTH TO COMPLETE

Food and Fitness Youth Internship

Youth Applicant

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Home Address:

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Home Phone: __________________________________ Cell Phone:

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School:____________________________________________________________ Current Grade:

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Yes, I have discussed this opportunity with my adult nominator, parent/guardianand teachers. I have read the internship announcement. I understand thebenefits and responsibilities, and I would be a valuable and committedparticipant.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. You may either type or handwrite youranswers (legibly) on this page or on a separate sheet, attached to this application.

Either way, no more than one page please!

1. What do you really like about your community? What would you improve?

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2. Why are you proud of yourself? In what areas do you think you could improve?

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3. Why do you want to participate in the Food and Fitness Youth Internship?

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Please Return Youth Application and Adult Nomination Form by July 15,2008:

Youth Engagement Point PersonHost Organization

Address, City, State, Zip


FORM FOR ADULT TO NOMINATE A YOUTH

Food and Fitness Youth Internship

Nominator Name (Adult):_______________________________________________________________________

Organization:________________________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:_________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________ Fax: ________________________ E-Mail:_______________________


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Yes, I have discussed this opportunity with the youth I am nominating. We haveboth read and discussed the internship announcement. I am confident thathe/she understands the benefits and responsibilities, and would be a valuableand committed participant.

ABOUT THE YOUTH I AM NOMINATING

Youth __________________________________________________________________________________

Home Address:________________________________________________________________________________

City-State-Zip:_________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _____________________ Cell: _____________________ E-Mail:___________________________

School: __________________________________________________________________ Age orGrade: ________

STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR YOUTH: On a separate sheet of paper, pleasemake a brief statement about the youth you are recommending and why they willbe valuable and effective contributor to the Food and Fitness Initiative. Ifapplicable, please briefly describe your role and interest in the Food and Fitnessproject, and how your organization will support the project and the youth you arerecommending.

PROFILE INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) This information will help us achieve ourgoal of selecting a cross-section of youth. Your answers will not help or hurt your

nominees chances. If appropriate, check more than one box.

My nominee is struggling, but ready to overcome obstacles and develop leadership skills; has the potential to be a good leader, but not yet fully applied his/her skills;

is already a strong leader.Lives in a rural community a suburban community an urban communityMy nominee is: affluent middle class poor very economically distressed

male female African-American Latino or Hispanic Asian or a Pacific Islander Caucasian Native American Middle Eastern Other ____________________.

Please Return Nomination Form by July 15, 2008:Youth Engagement Point Person

Host OrganizationAddress, City, State, Zip


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