Teen Internships-Fairfax Unitarian Universalist Summer Experience

The Fairfax Unitarian Universalist Summer Experience (FUUSE) is an internship program for Unitarian Universalist youth to live out their Unitarian Universalist values in the larger community. We place 21 interns in social justice organizations in Fairfax County in the summer of 2011. Our interns gain a greater understanding of social issues in our community and many include their FUUSE experience on college and job applications. See the pamphlet attached below for a quick outline of the program.

FUUSE Program Goals

  • Provide a meaningful work experience for young people;
  • Broaden interns' awareness of social justice issues and values;
  • Reach out to the broader community by providing youth interns to serve in Fairfax County social service and social action agencies;
  • Deepen our intern’s connection to their faith, their community, and each other; and
  • Spread the message of Unitarian Universalism in our community.

At completion of their service, the interns received a stipend depending on the number of hours worked: 80-hour internships received a $400 stipend; 100-hour internships received a $500 stipend; and a 120-hour internship received a $595 stipend. FUUSE seeks young people, typically rising 9th-12th graders, who are looking for asummer of service. 

Placement Criteria

High school youth who meet any of these criteria may apply to participate in FUUSE:

  • Parent(s)/legal guardian(s)are UUCF members. 
  • Parent(s)/legal guardian(s)are pledging friends. 
  • Grandparent(s) are members or pledging friends. 
  • Parent(s)/guardian(s) attend UUCF and are in the process of deciding on becoming an UUCF member.
  • Would like to work with a friend who meets the above criteria, you have a solid resume, UUCF has the resources available and agency positions are still available.

Teens who attend other UU congregations should have your congregation contact us about how you can participate.

The FUUSE program is recruiting for summer 2012 internships. See letter and application below.