Teen Programs | Alliance Française Washington DC (AFDC)

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) (grades 9 to 12)
As a photography specialist intern (grades 9 to 12)
As an intern (grades 9 to 12)

Summer CIT Program

Registration for Summer Camps 2026 will open on January 15th - DO NOT SEND APPLICATION PRIOR

Are you a high school student aged 15-18 who loves working with children, has strong communication skills, and a passion for the French language? Do you have an intermediate/advanced level of French (completed French 4 or B1) and want to put it to good use? If so, we’d love to have you join our Summer Camps as a counselor in training!

About the Role:

Our Summer Camps welcome enthusiastic children aged 5 to 12, and we’re looking for the counselors to work with and take care of them! This internship is designed to give you practical experience speaking French while working with kids in a supportive and dynamic environment!

Commitment:

The internship is a minimum of 1 week - CITs are encouraged to do more - with our camp sessions running Monday through Friday, 8:45 am to 3:45 pm. Our 2026 Summer Camp weeks are:

Week 1: June 22–26
Week 2: July 6–10
Week 3: July 13–17
Week 4: July 20–24
Week 5: July 27–31
Week 6: August 3–7
Week 7: August 10–14

Responsibilities:

Give undivided attention - for the whole day - to the children keeping them entertained and safe.
Work with the teachers to prepare fun crafts, games, and activities.
Chaperone the kids while going on trips to local parks and on field trips.
Speak French to the kids so that you and them both improve your skills!

Requirements:

French Skills: Completion of French 4 or an B1 level (intermediate/advanced).
Work well with kids: Be able to entertain the kids, keep them happy, and handle any difficulties they encounter.
Take initiative + Have common sense: Working with kids, you must be able to use your best judgment to come up with solutions to problems that arise. You must use common sense to keep the kids safe and avoid making bad decisions.
Responsible: Able to keep a sharp eye on the children, making sure they stay safe and behave correctly with each other.
Communication skills: Able to effectively communicate with the younger children as well as the teachers, relaying any possible concerns.

Interested? Send your application (resume, cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation -one has to come from your current French teacher) to children@francedc.org and start your summer journey with us!

Summer Photography Internship

#Registration for Summer Camps 2026 will open on January 15th - DO NOT SEND APPLICATION PRIOR#

Are you a high school student aged 15-18 with a passion for photography, some tech and communication skills, and a love for working with children? Do you have an intermediate level of French (French 3 or A2) and want to gain hands-on experience this summer? If so, we’d love to have you join our Summer Camps as a Photography Intern!

About the Role:

Our Summer Camps welcome enthusiastic children aged 5 to 12, and we’re looking for an intern to help capture all the fun and learning that happens each day! This internship is designed to give you practical experience in a supportive and dynamic environment while enhancing your French skills.

Commitment:

The internship is a minimum of 2 weeks, with our camp sessions running Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm. Our 2026 Summer Camp weeks are:

Week 1: June 22–26
Week 2: July 6–10
Week 3: July 13–17
Week 4: July 20–24
Week 5: July 27–31
Week 6: August 3–7
Week 7: August 10–14

Responsibilities:

Capture key moments throughout the camp day with photos.
Send a quick email update right after lunch, sharing highlights of the morning's activities.
Send an end-of-day email with a brief recap and a couple of select photos.
Create a weekly photo album by the end of each camp week, including photos of special moments with descriptive captions.

Requirements:

French Skills: Completion of French 3 or an A2 level (intermediate).
Photography Skills: Basic understanding of photo composition, lighting, and editing.
Informatics Skills: Ability to edit photos and create digital albums.
Communication Skills: Ability to write brief updates for parents in a clear, friendly tone.

This -unpaid- internship is a fantastic opportunity to build your portfolio, develop your language skills, and make a memorable impact on our campers’ summer experiences!

Interested? Send your application (resume, cover letter, 2 letter of recommendation) to children@francedc.org and start your summer journey with us!

Year Long Internship

#Positions already filled#

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) to children@francedc.org. You will be contacted for an interview.