# 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.*
9. **Student I** (Rollins): "Voice Up is about bringing people together to share ideas and experiences. Empathy is one of the most important principles because it allows us to truly listen."
10. **Student J** (Northeastern): "Voice Up's mission is to foster genuine connections between individuals. Patience is the key principle because meaningful relationships take time to develop."
11. **Student K** (Georgia): "The purpose of Voice Up is to give everyone a platform where they feel seen and heard. Humility is so important in creating a safe space."
12. **Student L** (Colorado): "In a world where technology often isolates us, Voice Up helps bridge the gap. Empathy is more than just understanding - it's about genuine connection."