Teens & Young Adults
At IF, young people grow as leaders through hands-on internships, mentorship, and a Youth Advisory Board that gives them a lasting voice in shaping our work.
High School Internship Program
The High School Internship Program at IF Afterschool is a pathway designed to help students grow from interns into confident, capable emerging leaders. Grounded in our core values—Imagination, Mentorship, Opportunity, Growth, Empathy, and Nurturing—this program emphasizes progress over perfection and supports students as they learn what it means to be part of a professional, caring community. Interns are not expected to arrive as experts; instead, they are guided through real experiences where they build responsibility, communication skills, and teamwork while contributing meaningfully to the daily life of the program. Students are mentored, encouraged to reflect on their growth, and supported in becoming leaders who create safe, engaging, and nurturing spaces for others.
Mentorship – creating an learning environment beyond the job
This program is more than job training—it is a journey of transformation. Students learn to show up for themselves and their community, build confidence through practice, and understand the impact they have on others. Many leave the program not only with skills for future jobs and college but also with strong relationships, references, and a lasting sense of purpose and belonging.
Youth Advisory Board
The founding Youth Advisory Board was composed of friends of Imogen who had a desire to remain connected to her and each other, and who were uniquely qualified to shape the mission and vision of the Imogen Foundation in its formative years. In order to stay true to that mission and vision, it is essential that IF continues to have formal youth involvement in perpetuity. Projects initiated and implemented by each generation of YAB members will continue to drive the direction of IF in an organic way. The Imogen Foundation was founded in response to a profound loss. Being a part of the YAB is an opportunity to find purpose and togetherness, while doing our part to build a world of which Imogen would be proud.