# Voice Up Publishing
## Leading for Purpose Internship
### Supporting Leadership and Life Purpose Specialist Role Start Immediately.
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## **Leading for Purpose Internship Position**
### **Mission Statement**
Support the Leadership and Life Purpose Specialist in delivering Voice Up's "Who do you want to be?" methodology to our global community spanning 2,000+ cities and 100+ countries. Help students and professionals discover authentic identity that drives purpose, career satisfaction, and mental wellness.
**Core Principle:** When people discover who they want to become, career confusion transforms into purpose-driven direction, anxiety becomes excitement, and life decisions align with authentic identity.
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## **Core Internship Responsibilities**
### **Student Purpose Development Support (70%)**
- **Purpose assessment administration:** Help students complete "Who do you want to be?" assessments and identity exploration tools
- **Community facilitation:** Moderate online forums and peer support groups for Purpose Seeker and Purpose Builder subscribers
- **Session preparation:** Research student backgrounds and prepare materials for Purpose Specialist individual sessions
- **Progress documentation:** Track student journey from career confusion to authentic identity clarity
- **Crisis recognition:** Identify students needing immediate Purpose Specialist intervention for identity-related distress
### **Global Community Engagement (20%)**
- **International perspective integration:** Support students representing Voice Up's global community of 100+ countries
- **Cultural adaptation:** Help adapt "Who do you want to be?" methodology for diverse cultural contexts and backgrounds
- **Cross-community connection:** Facilitate relationships between students from different countries and cities within Voice Up network
- **Global story collection:** Document transformation stories representing Voice Up's international reach
### **Professional Development & Training (10%)**
- **Methodology mastery:** Learn founder's documented approach from 1,000+ global conversations
- **AI tool integration:** Develop skills using technology to enhance human connection and purpose development
- **Crisis intervention basics:** Training in recognizing mental health challenges related to identity and purpose confusion
- **Cultural competency:** Understanding purpose development approaches across Voice Up's diverse global community
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## **Required Qualifications**
### **Educational Requirements**
- **Current undergraduate student** (junior/senior) in Psychology, Social Work, Communications, or related field
- **Graduate student** in Counseling, Student Affairs, International Studies, or relevant program
- **Minimum 3.2 GPA** demonstrating academic excellence and personal discipline
### **Experience & Personal Qualities**
- **Peer support experience:** Resident advisor, peer counselor, international student support, or similar roles
- **Cultural sensitivity:** Ability to work effectively with Voice Up's global community representing 100+ countries
- **Personal purpose clarity:** Evidence of own "Who do you want to be?" development work
- **Global perspective:** Interest in and respect for diverse cultural approaches to identity and purpose development
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## **Three Participation Models**
### **Model 1: Academic Credit Leading for Purpose Internship**
**12-15 Credit Hours 15-20 hours/week Start Immediately**
**Academic Integration:**
- **University partnership:** Institution collaboration with Voice Up for student field experience
- **Learning objectives:** Aligned with Psychology, Communications, or International Studies curriculum
- **Research component:** Document "Who do you want to be?" methodology effectiveness across cultural contexts
- **Faculty supervision:** University coordinator working with Voice Up Purpose Specialist mentor
**Global Community Academic Benefits:**
- **International perspective:** Work with students from Voice Up's 100+ country community
- **Cross-cultural research:** Analyze purpose development approaches across diverse global populations
- **Professional portfolio:** Build experience with global community engagement and purpose development
- **Academic publications:** Potential research opportunities documenting global purpose discovery patterns
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### **Model 2: Volunteer Leading for Purpose Intern**
**10-12 hours/week Start Immediately 6-month commitment**
**Volunteer Development Structure:**
- **Global methodology training:** Learn founder's approach validated across 2,000+ cities and 100+ countries
- **Cultural competency development:** Training in supporting purpose discovery across diverse backgrounds
- **Community engagement:** Build relationships with Voice Up's international network of purpose-driven individuals
- **Story documentation:** Collect transformation stories representing global community diversity
**Volunteer Benefits:**
- **Global community access:** Connect with purpose-driven individuals from Voice Up's international network
- **Purpose development certification:** Training in methodology validated across 100+ countries
- **International networking:** Relationships with community members from 2,000+ cities
- **Professional reference:** Recommendation from Purpose Specialist and potential founder endorsement
**Global Community Contribution:**
- **Cross-cultural support:** Help students from Voice Up's 100+ country community navigate purpose discovery
- **International story collection:** Document how "Who do you want to be?" transforms lives across cultures
- **Community connection:** Facilitate relationships within Voice Up's global network of purpose-driven individuals
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### **Model 3: Stipend-Based Leading for Purpose Intern**
**15-20 hours/week $1,000-1,500/month 45-day evaluation starting immediately**
**45-Day Global Community Integration Evaluation:**
**Week 1-3: Foundation & Global Understanding**
- **Methodology certification:** Master founder's "Who do you want to be?" approach from 1,000+ documented conversations
- **Global community orientation:** Understand Voice Up's reach across 2,000+ cities and 100+ countries
- **Cultural sensitivity training:** Learn to support purpose discovery across diverse international backgrounds
- **Platform mastery:** Demonstrate proficiency in all systems supporting global community engagement
**Week 4-6: Community Engagement Excellence**
- **International student support:** Successfully support students representing Voice Up's global community diversity
- **Cross-cultural competency:** Demonstrate ability to adapt purpose methodology for different cultural contexts
- **Community relationship building:** Develop meaningful connections with purpose-driven individuals from multiple countries
- **Quality demonstration:** Show capability to maintain Voice Up's healthcare-validated standards globally
**Week 7-9: Leadership & Global Impact**
- **Independent excellence:** Deliver outstanding support to students from Voice Up's international community
- **Cultural adaptation leadership:** Successfully help students from diverse backgrounds discover authentic identity
- **Global community contribution:** Measurable positive impact on Voice Up's international network engagement
- **Mission embodiment:** Clear commitment to helping global community answer "Who do you want to be?"
**Stipend Progression Through Global Impact:**
- **Month 3 ($1,000/month):** Competent support for Voice Up's international student community
- **Month 6 ($1,250/month):** Excellence in cross-cultural purpose development and global community engagement
- **Month 9 ($1,500/month):** Outstanding international impact, leadership in global community building, training assistance
- **Month 12:** Priority consideration for full-time Purpose Specialist role supporting Voice Up's global expansion
**Global Community Leadership Responsibilities:**
- **International mentorship:** Support students across Voice Up's 100+ country network
- **Cross-cultural story development:** Document purpose transformation across diverse cultural contexts
- **Global community facilitation:** Help connect purpose-driven individuals from Voice Up's 2,000+ cities
- **Methodology validation:** Contribute to documenting "Who do you want to be?" effectiveness across cultures
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## **Application Process & Requirements**
### **Application Materials**
- **Resume and cover letter** highlighting community engagement and international experience or interest
- **Purpose reflection:** 300-word response to "Who do you want to be when you grow up?" demonstrating personal clarity
- **Global perspective statement:** 200-word description of interest in supporting Voice Up's international community
- **Two references:** Academic or professional references familiar with applicant's character and work quality
### **Interview Process**
- **Initial screening:** 30-minute conversation about mission alignment and global community interest
- **Methodology assessment:** Demonstration of ability to facilitate "Who do you want to be?" conversations
- **Cultural sensitivity evaluation:** Discussion of approaches to supporting diverse international backgrounds
- **Final interview:** Meeting with Purpose Specialist supervisor and Voice Up leadership
### **Start Immediately Benefits**
- **Global community access:** Immediate integration into Voice Up's network spanning 2,000+ cities and 100+ countries
- **Purpose methodology training:** Learn approach validated through founder's 1,000+ international conversations
- **Professional development:** Real-world experience supporting global community in emerging purpose development field
- **Career advancement:** Clear pathway from intern to Purpose Specialist role in expanding global organization
**Mission Impact:** Join the global movement helping people discover "Who do you want to be when you grow up?" and transform lives through authentic identity development across cultures and communities worldwide.