Summer High School Program: Bridges to Social Justice Academy

Apply to be a mentor for CSJ’s Summer High School Program: Bridges to Social Justice Academy 2024

CSJ seeks mentors to serve in its Pathways to Social Justice Academy for high school students through the Georgetown Summer High School Sessions. This 2-Week Academy serves as a deep introduction to the multiple pathways that one can take toward the creation of a more just and humane world. Grounded in both the Social Change Model of Leadership Development and the Pathways of Public Service and Civic Engagement framework, this academy will provide high school students with content and context to support their transdisciplinary understanding of the injustices and structural oppression perpetuating harm in our society. High school students will learn about the intersecting and necessary ways to create social change through community-engaged research; community organizing and activism; direct service; decolonial philanthropy; advocacy for public policy; and social entrepreneurship for the common good.

GU students will serve as mentors to 50-60 high school students from around the world. Program training begins on June 3 and the position runs through at least July 21, 2024. Volunteer and FWS positions are available. Summer housing is available with Summer Academy positions. Apply online. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and the priority deadline is before 5:00pmET on Friday, April 12, 2024. Questions? Contact CSJ Deputy Director, Ray Shiu, at ray.shiu@georgetown.edu.