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Support Girls That Rock’s Back-to-School Wellness Event

Dates: August 29–30, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Belleville, MI

Girls That Rock (GTR) invites college students to join our Back-to-School Wellness Event as volunteers, interns, or work-study participants. This two-day event provides a welcoming, girl-centered space for 6th–12th grade students to reconnect, regulate, and reset before returning to school.

This opportunity is perfect for students in education, psychology, social work, public health, youth development, or community engagement programs seeking hands-on experience with mentorship and wellness-based youth programming.

Roles Include:

  • Activity Monitoring– Help girls navigate creative stations like Paint & Sip, Jewelry Making, Self-Care Kits, and more.

  • Mentorship & Engagement – Support 6th grade participants as a near-peer mentor, modeling confidence and kindness.

  • Setup & Breakdown – Help with decorations, materials, tables, and post-event cleanup.

  • Event Support – Assist with check-in, materials management, and supervision of rotating groups.

Incentives & Benefits:

  • Verified volunteer or internship hours

  • Work-study eligible (dependent on your college program)

  • Letter of recommendation or documentation provided upon request

  • Resume-building experience in a real-world mentoring setting

  • Complimentary snacks and a GTR thank-you gift

  • Featured in post-event social media recap

Qualifications:

  • Must be age 17 or older

  • Must be available to complete at least 1 hour of service during the event

  • Comfortable working with middle and high school youth in a group setting

  • Friendly, responsible, and professional in communication and conduct

  • Passionate about education, mentorship, wellness, or event service