All-Star Program Details

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Who are the FosterClub All-Stars?
Former or transitioning foster youth selected from across the country to serve a summer internship with FosterClub and assist in planning, facilitating and evaluating FosterClub’s national teen conferences. Each FosterClub All-Star will demonstrate leadership qualities and an ability to connect with peers.

How will they participate in teen conferences and other events?
The All-Star youth will assist in facilitating the conference as Junior Staff. They will participate in registration, group activities, presentations, and will sit on youth panels.
All-Star youth will lead workshops and interact with conference attendees throughout the event. They will also assist in preparing final conference evaluations. At all times, a FosterClub Adult Staff member will supervise Junior Staff.

Number of All-Stars:
In 2009, 12 All-Stars will be selected. Sponsored positions will be available, reserving at least two positions as “open National seats” which will be used to ensure that the All-Star Team is a diverse group of young people.

Term of Internship:
Each All-Star will serve a year-long term. The internship kicks off with an intensive full-time summer assignment during which All-Stars, based in Oregon, participate in training and take part in events across the country.

Internship Location:
The summer portion of the internship will be served at the ocean resort community of Seaside, Oregon. All-Stars will reside in a duplex-style house and will report to work daily at the FosterClub office. In addition FosterClub enjoys a relationship with Portland State University’s Regional Child Welfare Partnership, which assists in providing training and support to the All-Star Program.

Staffing:
In addition to working with FosterClub staff, the All-Stars will be working with All-Star Alumni (Level 2 All-Stars). The All-Stars receive ongoing support beyond the summer portion of the program.

Eligibility:
All-Stars applicants must be at least 18 years old and 24 years old or less at the time the internship begins. All-Stars must have permission to travel, be photographed for publication, and possess documents necessary for travel (government issued photo ID or driver s license). Applicants will be required to complete an All-Star application packet. Apply to be an All-Star

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