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LEO T. MCCARTHY CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND THE COMMON GOOD
Equity Interns
The Equity Interns program is on hiatus for 2025-26. We invite you to check back next fall for future plans for the 2026-27 school year.
As an Equity Intern, spend 8 weeks in a full-time summer paid internship supporting the YMCA of San Francisco’s Power Scholars Academy.
Close the Opportunity Gap
Join the movement to advance educational equity by supporting San Francisco Bay Area children and youth to thrive academically and contribute to positive change in their communities. Work alongside community leaders, youth development professionals, and educators to provide engaging and impactful summer enrichment programming in a fun and dynamic environment. Develop knowledge and skills to work collectively toward a civic purpose, educate and empower children and youth, and navigate and accomplish professional responsibilities.
Gain Practical Experience
In this summer program, Equity Interns spend 8 weeks in full-time (paid) internships supporting the YMCA of San Francisco’s Power Scholars Academy. Earn a $3,000 stipend (taxable income) for full participation in the program, while benefiting from free USF campus housing and transportation. Some meals will also be provided.
Work Together to Make a Difference
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University of Delaware's Biden Institute
Work alongside University of Delaware students.
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YMCA of San Francisco
Become teaching assistants for the YMCA and other San Francisco public elementary schools.
Combat Injustices Within the Educational System
Read stories on Equity Interns who stepped into local classrooms to help reduce the achievement gap.
Incite Change, Stand Up
After studying abroad in Morocco, Imani discovered her passion for working with students after teaching English to youth for a semester. As an Equity Intern, she works with second graders at Dolores Huerta Elementary.
The Light of the West End is in the Bayview
As an Equity Intern, Ashton found his home away from home in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood — an area that reminds him of his hometown in Atlanta, Georgia.
My Passion for Education
Kennidie's internship with the YMCA has allowed her to reflect on her future role as an educator, and has helped reinforce she's on the right track to becoming the passionate teacher she strives to be.
Become an Equity Intern
Advance educational equity. Support San Francisco Bay Area children and youth to thrive academically and contribute to positive change in their communities.