A Missouri RYLA Academy Intern is a high school student who has attended RYLA, and is actively involved in service leadership in their school or community. The purpose of having interns is threefold:
To be a role model for participants
To provide logistical support for program and staff
To lead in the spirit and morale of RYLA
The responsibility of interns:
1. To act as a role model example of service and respect for participants
2. To share ideas and experiences related to service leadership
3. To encourage participants to start/join a local Interact Club
4. To “host” the Tuesday night party
5. To lead in whole group energizers, cheers, skits and team builders
6. To provide staff support in logistical requests and responsibilities
Interns will be selected for each session of the academy. To be eligible, you must be able to commit to the list of responsibilities, attend the entire session you have been selected to serve in, completed Missouri RYLA Academy,responsible for personal transportation to and from University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, are currently enrolled in your local high, and be active in school or community service projects.
Selected interns will have a separate training upon arrival to the academy, led by the Director of Curriculum, Rich Linden.
For questions: missouriryla@gmail.com