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In Tandem
In Tandem makes it easy for young people to work alongside organizations to shape the future—together.
To create a better future for our youth, young people must be involved.
In Tandem connects a diverse youth population trained in design thinking with organizations looking to incorporate youth voices to improve their products, programs and services.
We handle everything from training our cohort of Youth Partners and coordinating schedules to regulatory compliance. Expert voices—both youth and adult—can focus on creating the future; we'll take care of the rest.
We make it easy.
We make it safe.
We facilitate authentic engagement.
Who we serve
Our commitment to youth safety and privacy informs our policies.
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Design activities
Youth Partners can directly shape youth-focused projects through interviews, focus groups, and surveys, working with organizations to prioritize youth input. averaging 2-3 activities monthly, each lasting 30 minutes to an hour. Choose your level of involvement, The program is flexible to accommodate other commitments ( All activities are remote, with technical support available.
Time commitment
Throughout the year, Youth Partners can choose their level of engagement. On average, they should expect to participate in at least two to three activities each month, plus trainings and networking opportunities. Activities usually take between thirty minutes and an hour each. However, the program is designed to be flexible and allows them to choose which activities they participate in. We welcome youth balancing other jobs, home responsibilities, extracurricular activities, or other commitments.
Compensation
Youth Partners & Peer Mentors receive a quarterly scholarship for their participation. Scholarships start at $50 per quarter and increase based on your level of participation in the program. Because the stipend is a non-qualified scholarship, and is considered taxable income, there are no restrictions on how the money can be spent. We offer a number of payment options to accommodate the needs of participants.
Developers can generate a greater understanding of teenage minds and experiences even through working with us on a single project. This allows researchers "into our minds," so that they can apply their firsthand knowledge to other studies and products as time passes. Additionally, this gives teenagers the opportunities to co-create a truly beneficial and important end result for people like themselves."
- Audrey D., 11th grader
