Ubusha Youth Program

The 2026-2027 PAID RJOY Youth Internship (CLICK HERE TO APPLY)

RJOY is seeking highly motivated 15-19 year olds interested in applying for a paid, 10-week Restorative Justice internship. This program aims to help youth become restorative justice circle keepers knowledgeable in both the theoretical and practical aspects of restorative justice. (No Experience Necessary)

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 4:45pm-7pm.

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: September 14th – November 20th, 2026

Last Day to Apply For Cohort 1: August 23rd

Cohort 2: December 7th 2026 – February 19th , 2027

Last Day to Apply For Cohort 2: November 15th

Cohort 3: March 8th – May 14th , 2027

Last Day to Apply For Cohort 3: February 14th

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