High School & College Students
Hear from our interns and volunteers themselves.
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“Throughout my time with GCTW, I have seen myself improve qualities from time management to communication. GCTW allows interns to experience a semi-formal work environment that is welcoming and encouraging. With many different positions available, you can find the job that is right for you! Sydney and Mina have been encouraging mentors who have taught me what a leader can be. I am glad to join GCTW and I hope my contributions has helped GCTW with their mission!”
Victoria Dao
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Intern Fall 2023 -
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“Cayleigh showed me how to be a good head intern, and how to work the camps. She taught me a lot about being a leader, and working with the girls. I loved seeing the girls’ faces brighten up when they learned something new and understood what they were learning. Working for Girls Code the World helped me further my passion for helping others and helped me pursue my interest in engineering and other STEM fields.”
Samaiyah Snowden
Program Associate 2022 | Head Intern 2023 -
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“Girls Code the World provided me the opportunity to branch out and learn about the art of empowerment and creativity. The experience strengthened my ability to collaborate with others as a team. I generally felt welcomed to express my ideas and opinions, along with any concerns I might have had. I have also formed many connections with people who share a passion for the STEM field as much as I do. All things considered, learning about the journey of Girls Code the World and how it built up to where it stands now today gave me the confidence to share my passion with others as well.”
Rachel Varghese
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Intern Fall 2023 -
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“I love being a part of the empowering community at Girls Code the World. Mina and Sydney foster a space of passion. Through my internship, I have been able to meet such inspiring individuals who share my drive for STEM. Spreading the message of inclusive STEM has been the highlight of my internship!”
Emily Parker
Marketing, Communications, and Publication Relations Intern Fall 2023 -
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“Mina and Sydney's dedication and passion for the program was inspiring to hear how they started Girls Code the World and seeing the size it has grown to over the years. Girls Code the World helped me have a better appreciation for STEM programs targeted to young students, especially young girls. It made me want to learn more about how access to STEM programs as a kid can affect your future career choices and likeness of different school subjects.”
Katie Jones
Program Associate 2022 -
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“This summer, I was surprised by how girls only in elementary and middle school were familiar with many STEM topics. They knew much more than I did at a similar age, proving that Girls Code the World has a powerful mission: empowering young girls. My favorite part about Girls Code the World was getting to show girls that STEM can come in many forms, whether it be making animations or growing plants.”
Shinyi Li
Program Associate 2022 | Program Associate 2023 -
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“The environment that Sydney and Mina have created for young girls is extremely positive and a true testament to the work and effort that has been put into the organization. Working alongside other DEI Interns, I was able to collaborate on important cultural and societal issues and bring them forward to GCTW. This experience has propelled me to further pursue a career in STEM.”
Alexandra Gitman
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Intern Fall 2023 -
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“My favorite part about Girls Code the World is the girls. Each girl is from a different background but you can connect to them in many ways. I love teaching the lessons and hearing their thoughts on follow up questions and having mindful discussions. Being apart of Girls Code the World gave me the chance to hear about college students experience in the STEM field. It made me more interested in future fields of study such as pre-med and forensics. “
Isabella Haurin
Program Associate 2022 | Program Associate 2023 | Curriculum Intern Fall 2023 -
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“I've been working with Girls Code the World for a year and a half now, and it's given me the opportunity to explore so many paths in STEM. From running programs in Philadelphia as a Program Associate to coordinating programs in as a Head Inter to managing social media as an MCPR Intern, this organization has provided me with so much room to grow and learn. I'm grateful for my experience with Girls Code the World, and I look forward to continuing to work with them.”
Gabriella Ruffels
Program Associate 2022 | Head Intern 2023 | Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations Intern Fall 2023
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Program Associate Experience.
Being a Program Associate for Girls Code the World means that you work to develop a partnership with a community, customize a curriculum plan, work with our Board of Directors to advertise your program, and run a 30-40 hour program for a group of 10-15 students. This requires communication, planning, and leadership as you will be leading initiatives and spearheading program plans, and it is so rewarding! We have opportunities for growth in the organization as well.
Join our newsletter to be notified when our Summer 2024 positions open.
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Volunteer Experience.
Volunteering for Girls Code the World is a very customizable experience. We have had Mentorship Volunteer Interns that craft our biweekly newsletters and organize panels; we have had Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations (MCPR) Volunteer Interns who focus on growing our audience, connecting with school and corporate partners, and get to be creative; we have had Finances and Accounting Volunteer Interns that combine their passion for increasing representation of women in STEM with their skills in finances to help grow our organization; we have had an Education Volunteer Intern that creates curriculum and builds our educational expertise.
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Mentorship Experience.
We believe that women of ALL ages can offer mentorship and also seek role models simultaneously. Our empowerment philosophy is that you need role models at all stages of your intended trajectory to be successful. We have created a program that will provide opportunities for networking, leadership development, panels, and more.
If you are interested in even learning more about this opportunity, fill out our Mentorship Program Interest Form help us build our network and het ideas for what types of events you would like to see. This is open for anyone of any age to apply to.
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Project-Based Involvement
Projects are short-term, tangible tasks that an individual or group can work on. If you need nonprofit-certified volunteer hours, we can do so based on the hours you complete for your project.
Lesson Development: create a lesson for either virtual delivery or in-person programming. Gain experience with curriculum development, and get involved with sharing your knowledge with the next generation of STEM leaders.
Workshops: create a workshop for our high school network about a topic of your choosing including: resume writing, college application reviews, how to get an internship, involvement opportunities in college, studying tips, etc.
As an intern or volunteer, here are a few accomplishments you could highlight:
Partnered with a socioeconomically disadvantaged and underrepresented population of students to deliver high- level educational programs
Designed a STEM-based curriculum plan using a Scope and Sequence teaching pedagogy for girls aged 8-12
Delivered engineering, computer science, biology, and chemistry lessons to a group of 10-15 girls over 40 hours.
Developed communication and leadership skills as I encouraged young students to apply STEM to real-world experiences and inspired them to see themselves as future STEM leaders.