The Alluvial Collective’s flagship youth engagement program, Summer Youth Institute, is back! Join as a student, join as a mentor–either way, you’ll build skills and share experiences that will last a lifetime. Students and mentors must apply by April 30.
The Summer Youth Institute is a free residential summer program on the campus of Delta State University. Apply now to join other young leaders interested in making a positive impact in their communities and exploring Mississippi’s complex history.
The mentor program is a leadership program for young adult educators, organizers, and relationship builders from all over Mississippi. Apply now to join a group of amazing leaders dedicated to helping young people realize their potential.
What makes an SYIer?
- Commitment to have a positive impact on your community.
- Enthusiasm for learning new tools and skills to build relationships and bring people together.
- Curiosity about yourself and the people around you.
- Willingness to explore Mississippi’s complex history.
- Excitement for imagining a brighter future.
We recruit mentors who are:
- Energetic, patient, and trustworthy
- Committed to their communities
- Willing to hold space for vulnerable conversation
- Interested in developing as leaders
Mentor Program Details:
- Dates of Summer Mentor Program: June 8 – 17
- Mentors receive stipend, room, and board
- Open to young adults, college graduates, graduate students, and educators (usually between 22 and 30 years old)
- Must have: Experience working with culturally and/or socio-economically diverse young people
- A solid knowledge of United States civil rights and human rights history
- Understanding of anti-oppression/anti-racist frameworks
- Simple Online Application
- Deadline to Apply: Sunday, April 30
Student Program Details:
- Dates of SYI: June 10 – 17
- Cost: FREE
- No GPA Requirement
- Open to students who just completed their 9th or 10th grade year (rising sophomores and juniors)
- Leadership Building, Civic Engagement, and Mississippi History
- Simple Online Application
- Deadline to Apply: Sunday, April 30
If you have any questions, please contact SYI@alluvialcollective.org. Your support allows The Alluvial Collective to continue to provide programs like SYI and help young Mississippi students realize their dreams and impact our world in a positive way. For more information, visit www.alluvialcollective.org.
