The Fall Youth Mentor and After-School Tutoring program offers a supportive and enriching learning experience for newcomer middle, high school and out of school young people living in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties in Maryland. The purpose of the program is to support newcomer youth with academic and career readiness, helping them explore college pathways, build financial literacy, set goals, and connect with resources.

This Fall, we are seeking dedicated mentors for two programs:

High School Youth Mentorship (Ages 15–18)

• Format: Virtual/Hybrid
• Schedule: Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 4:45–6:15 PM
• Duration: 10 weekly sessions
• Start Date: Week of September 22, 2025
• Additional Opportunities: Optional 1–3 in-person field trips in D.C., Baltimore, or local counties

Out-of-School Youth Mentorship (Ages 19–24)

• Format: In-Person/Hybrid
• Schedule: Flexible (Monday–Friday)
• Duration: 12 weekly sessions
• Start Date: Week of September 22, 2025

Mentors will help youth explore postsecondary options, career pathways, and personal goals, while also providing encouragement and connection to community resources.

Mentors are required to complete a background check and attend a mandatory training on September 18th, 2025. Please note this training date is also the final deadline to sign up for the program.

We welcome students from all academic backgrounds who are passionate about education, mentorship, and social impact. No prior experience is required—training and ongoing support will be provided by IRC staff.

Interested students can learn more and apply here. For your reference, we’ve also attached a flyer that you can share directly with students:

Thank you for sharing this opportunity with your students. Please direct any questions to McKayla Lyons, Youth Program Coordinator, McKayla.Lyons@rescue.org .

Sincerely,

Opportunity for Undergraduate Research Using Virtual Reality

This is an opportunity for a Fall 2025 independent study at 2 or 3 credits (6 or 9 hours per week), depending on the student’s availability. The student needs to have completed all the requirements to be eligible for an independent study, including having taken CCJS300: https://ccjs.umd.edu/undergraduate/independent-studies

The student will be using virtual reality technology to collect information about the behavior of young people when they are with their friends. It’s a great opportunity for students who are interested in gaining real research experience in criminology.

Any interested undergraduate students should email Dr. Wade Jacobsen (wcj@umd.edu) with a 200-word statement about why they are interested in the opportunity and how it would help them in their academic and career goals. They should also be prepared to show evidence that they meet the requirements for an independent study. These applications are due by Friday, September 12 at 12pm EST.

Any questions may also be directed to Dr. Jacobsen (wcj@umd.edu).

SPAN373 is available for UMD at USG students for Fall 2025. See the flyer for more details:

The Center for Counseling & Well-being (CCW) has many free resources for USG students, including individual or couples counseling, group therapy, workshops, and much more. To learn more about what is available, you can watch this short video which highlights their services & staff:

Additionally, the CCW has different challenges & initiatives for students to participate with. Here are some upcoming opportunities:

Fall 2025 Internship

Location: College Park, MD

Closing Date: May 17, 2025

The University of Maryland Police Department  is currently seeking applications for a Fall 2025 internship position.  If you are seeking a career in law enforcement, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn about local law enforcement in a real-time hands-on environment.  This is a 12-week program and a minimum of 8 hours per week is required. Credit will be granted for this internship to eligible students through the CCJS department after the proper paperwork has been processed.  This is an unpaid internship.

Intern will rotate around various units through the department that may include but not limited to the following:

• Patrol – ride-a-long with patrol officers for all three shifts and learn the day-to-day real life operational functions of the role including report writing and daily briefings.
• Information Analysis/ Community Relations– assist researchers and analysts with information gathering on developing crime trends, threats, and daily report writing.  Learn about community policing and assist with event planning.
• Security Operations Center – operate as a CCTV security monitor for real time monitoring of activity on and off campus.  Conduct video reviews and tracking of stolen vehicles; how to submit evidence to court; how to track suspicious activity; learn how information is communicated to officers for immediate response needs.
• Training Unit – learn about UMPD’s police training academy and other training conducting throughout the department.  Assist trainers with upcoming sessions and testing.
• Human Resources – learn the organizational structure of the agency, various units, positions, and the background check process.

Qualifications for Student Interns

• Must be a least 18 years old , preference for a full time CCJS major
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be of excellent moral character and in good standing academically
• Must not have any criminal convictions of any kind
• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing assigned duties
• Must be able to work for a minimum of 8 hours week for 12 weeks.  Some shifts may be in evening or night.
• Must pass a background check.
• Cannot run in conjunction with another student employee position with UMPD

Deadline to apply is May 17, 2025

Contact Rosemarie Mahoney for questions:  301 405-5727, rmahoney@umpd.umd.edu

Open to UMD students only who have a Handshake account:  UMPD Fall 2025 Internship | UMD – Department of Public Safety (UMPD) | Handshake