Ubusha Youth Program

The 2026 PAID RJOY Youth Summer Internship (CLICK HERE TO APPLY)

RJOY is seeking highly motivated 11-19 year olds who are interested in applying for a paid, 2-week Restorative Justice internship aimed at helping youth become restorative justice circle keepers knowledgeable in both the theoretical and practical aspects of restorative justice

Monday-Friday from 9:30am-4pm.

During the course of the internship interns will learn how to facilitate community building circles, while developing skills in leadership, public speaking, communication, life-planning and environmental education.

In addition, each cohort will have the opportunity to take an overnight excursion to the RJOY Ubuntu Healing Farm in Jackson CA where interns will get environmental education and harvest plants.

Cohort 1: June 8– June 18, 2026

Middle School – 11-14 year olds

Last Day to Apply For Internship Cohort 1 June 1 (No Experience Necessary)

Cohort 2: June 22nd – July 2nd , 2026

High School – 15-19 year olds

Last Day to Apply For Internship Cohort 2 June 12th (No Experience Necessary)

We will be hosting info sessions for the program in person at 1733 Broadway Office on Thursday May 28th

Once the application closes we will contact you at the provided email address.

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to getting to know you.

Please contact Ryan@rjoyoakland.org if you have any questions.