# Voice Up Mentorship Internship Program
## Empowering Purpose-Driven Social Impact Through Mentorship
### Program Overview
The Voice Up Mentorship Internship connects working professionals and dedicated students with emerging change-makers to discover purpose and implement social impact projects. **100% remote, 100% flexible** - designed around your schedule.
### Participation Options
- **Academic Credit** - Partner with your institution
- **Volunteer Service** - Community impact focus
- **Stipend-Based** - Performance incentives
- **Time Commitment:** 5-10 hours/week, flexible scheduling
- **Duration:** 12-week cycles with extension options
### Mentor Responsibilities
**Purpose Discovery:** Guide mentees through Voice Up assessments and Purpose Fellowship framework to identify personal strengths, values, and purpose statements.
**Project Development:** Mentor social impact project planning, implementation strategies, nonprofit partnerships, and funding opportunities.
**Public Speaking Development:** Coach storytelling, communication skills, and platform building including Voice Up profiles and presentations.
**Leadership Growth:** Share industry knowledge, provide networking connections, and support entrepreneurial thinking.
### Voice Up Principles Integration
- **Collaboration:** Foster team-based social impact approaches
- **Humility:** Learn from mentees while guiding their growth
- **Precision:** Provide clear, actionable guidance and measurable goals
- **Patience:** Support natural development timelines and celebrate progress
- **Empathy:** Create safe spaces for authentic sharing and whole-self development
### Requirements
- **Professionals:** 3+ years experience in any field
- **Students:** Graduate level or advanced undergraduates with leadership experience
- Strong communication skills and passion for social impact
- Reliable internet and basic technology proficiency
### Application Process
Submit purpose statement, experience portfolio, and mentorship philosophy. Virtual interview and reference check follow application review.
### Benefits
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- Recognition awards and leadership advancement within Voice Up
- Access to comprehensive mentor toolkit and training
- Connection to global community spanning 55 countries and 994 cities
### Get Started
**Apply:**
*Rolling admissions available - start your mentorship journey today and help others discover their voice for social impact.*
5. **Student E** (USC): "Voice Up empowers individuals to speak up for themselves and others. The most important principle is empathy - without it, we can't truly understand others' experiences."
6. **Student F** (Lehigh): "It gives college students a chance to speak about issues that matter to them. I would say Patience is most important because understanding takes time."
7. **Student G** (Colby): "It gives students platforms to share their experiences and perspectives. The most important principle is collaboration - we're stronger together."
8. **Student H** (Barnard): "Finding and connecting with like-minded individuals. Empathy is the cornerstone of meaningful relationships and effective communication."