For Youth

APOYO values the initiatives, ideas, and support of youth. Your support is crucial for the development of our community and for the success of our organization.

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    Youth Empowerment Program

    We are excited to introduce our Youth Empowerment Program – IMPACTO! Join our initiative to help develop youth leadership skills by:

    • Voice your opinions on the Organizing Committee
    • Build community solidarity by volunteering
    • Paid internship opportunities for the fall, winter, and spring quarters
    • Participate in our monthly events

    For more information, visit our Youth Empowerment page.

    Internship Opportunities

    CWU student interns are essential members of our team. Our needs constantly change, and you can help at APOYO in many ways. Some internships come with a stipend.

    Contact us to propose an internship or project with us!

    2026 Spring Open Internships:

    Currently, there aren’t any internships available. Please check back later or propose a project with us!

    Past Internship Opportunities:

    • Youth Empowerment Internship – 2026 Spring, 2026 Winter, 2025 Fall, 2025 Summer, 2025 Spring
    • Graphic Design Internship – 2026 Winter
    • Food Pantry and Office Internship – 2026 Spring, 2026 Winter, and 2025 Fall
    • Technical Solutions Internship – 2025 Spring
    • Health & Wellness Internship – 2024 Spring and 2024 Winter
    • APOYO Local Growers Apprenticeship – 2023 Spring

    Propose an Assignment or Research Project

    We work with students to bring internship proposals to our board. Graduate studies can also be arranged. If you are working on a class assignment or would like to discuss research projects, please contact us. We would love to hear how you can help!

    Volunteers are the heart of our organization. Whether from the university or the community, our volunteers positively change the lives of those we serve.

    Does your campus club want to help out? Do you need community service hours? We’d love to connect! Note: an adult must accompany youth under 18.

    Visit our Volunteer page for further information.

    For general questions, contact

    Main Office

    Phone: 509-201-1820

    Email: Office@apoyo-community.org

    For internship or proposal questions, contact

    APOYO CWU Faculty Liaison

    Email: apoyocommunity@gmail.com