Teens, Special Programs
The Alliance Française of Washington DC is proud to be a sought-after place of interest for local high school students studying French and in need of either Community Service Hours (Student Service Learning Hours) or Short to Long-Term Internships for their high school requirements.
There are different ways for a teen to help out at AFDC:
- As a summer CIT (Counselor-in Training) starting at 14 (grades 8 to 12)
- As an intern (grades 9 to 12)
For young people, active participation in the life of our organization proves beneficial at multiple levels:
- To practice the French language in action
- To learn valuable professional skills in French and in English
- To work with people coming from all French-speaking and international backgrounds
- To learn more about the global world and the importance of knowing a foreign language
- To start networking for the future.
CIT Program
Summer Camps take place over the course of 7 weeks and are held at our main address (2142 Wyoming Ave NW), a 15-minute walk from the Dupont Circle/ Woodley Park metro stations.
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Days: Monday-Friday
If you study/speak French and need some Student Service-Learning hours, this is a perfect opportunity to improve your French. You will be surrounded by French teachers and some French-speaking children in a full immersion program. You can be a CIT for one week, 7 weeks or any number of weeks in between!
Bonus: If you wish to take classes at AFDC, after 30 hours of volunteering, you will earn credits towards attending a French class for FREE at the Alliance Française.
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and a list of three references (teachers and adults who know you well) and COVID-19 VACCINATION CARD to children@francedc.org. Vaccination is required for anyone age 12 and up.Masks are optional. You will be contacted for an interview.
Internship Program
Are you a high school senior and a French language student? Are you looking for an internship in May, June or even all year-round? The Alliance Française needs your talent! Please contact us at children@francedc.org.