Social Impact & Leadership Mentor

Social Impact & Leadership Mentor Internship
Remote Internship Opportunity
Academic Credit or Volunteer
Includes letter of support from the Founder

Position Overview
Join Voice Up as a remote Social Impact Leadership Mentor, guiding the next generation of change-makers in their leadership journey. This 100% flexible, virtual position allows you to make a meaningful impact while maintaining your own schedule and location independence.

Core Role
Support emerging leaders involved in the criminal justice syste. (ages 7-21) as they develop and implement social impact initiatives that matter to them. Serve as a consistent mentor, guide, and resource connector while helping students navigate their leadership development journey.

The age level groupings are as follows
7 to 9
10 to 12
13 to 15
16 to 18
19 to 21

Be sure to indicate your age preference on your email to (link removed) Include your resume and cover letter.

Flexibility Structure
- 100% Remote: Work from anywhere with reliable internet
- Flexible Schedule : 10-15 hours/week minimum
- 100% Adaptable Workflow : Design your mentorship approach around your strengths

Primary Responsibilities
1. Student Support (40% of role)
- Provide 1:1 virtual mentoring sessions
- Guide students through course modules
- Offer feedback on leadership projects
- Track student progress and growth
- Facilitate peer connections

2. Project Guidance (30% of role)
- Help students refine social impact ideas
- Connect students to relevant resources
- Provide project development feedback
- Support impact measurement efforts
- Guide documentation processes

3. Community Building (20% of role)
- Facilitate local outreach and virtual group discussions
- Create supportive peer environments
- Organize virtual collaboration spaces
- Connect students with similar interests
- Build mentor-mentee relationships

4. Program Support (10% of role)
- Provide curriculum feedback
- Document student success stories
- Share best practices
- Contribute to program improvements
- Support program evaluation

Required Skills & Qualities
- Strong virtual communication abilities
- Experience with social impact initiatives
- Comfortable with digital platforms
- Organized and self-motivated
- Passionate about youth development
- Experience in mentorship or teaching
- Strong cultural competency
- Adaptable leadership style

Technical Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Personal computer with video capability
- Proficiency with:
- Video conferencing platforms
- Project management tools
- Digital collaboration spaces
- Basic data tracking systems

Ideal Candidate Profile
- Current college student or recent graduate
- Background in:
- Social Impact
- Education
- Youth Development
- Community Organizing
- Leadership Development
- Previous mentoring experience
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Strong digital literacy

Time Management
Weekly Time Distribution (Flexible):
- Direct Student Support: 8-10 hours
- Project Review & Feedback: 5-7 hours
- Community Facilitation: 4-5 hours
- Program Support: 3-4 hours

Benefits & Growth Opportunities
1. Professional Development
- Leadership training
- Mentorship
- Project management experience
- Impact measurement skills
- Network building

2. Career Enhancement
- Reference letters
- Portfolio development
- Professional recommendations
- Industry connections
- Speaking opportunities

3. Personal Growth
- Impact measurement experience
- Cross-cultural competency
- Virtual leadership skills
- Community building expertise
- Project management practice

Support Provided
1. Onboarding
- Comprehensive training
- Mentorship guidelines
- Resource access
- Platform orientation
- Best practices guide

2. Ongoing Support
- Weekly check-ins
- Mentor community
- Resource library
- Professional development
- Technical assistance

3. Resources Provided
- Digital platform access
- Mentorship materials
- Project templates
- Assessment tools
- Communication platforms

Success Metrics
1. Student Engagement
- Mentoring session completion
- Project progression
- Student satisfaction
- Growth measurements
- Impact achievements

2. Program Impact
- Project completion rates
- Student growth metrics
- Community impact
- Program feedback
- Resource utilization

Application Process
Send to
1. Submit digital portfolio including:
- Resume/CV
- Social impact experience
- Mentorship philosophy

2. Virtual interview process:
- Initial screening
- Skills assessment
- Mock mentoring session
- Team interview
- Final discussion

Compensation
Academic Credit or Volunteer
Includes letter of refernce from the Founder upon successful completion.

Term
- 3-month initial commitment
- Opportunity for extension
- Performance-based advancement
- Leadership track available
- Network growth potential

We are here to help you connect to your purpose and build stronger personal connections in the communities where we live. Our method is simply having personal conversations about our cause in our community, one person at a time.

Each conversation matters.
Each individual has the ability to bring people closer together.
Each interaction can make a difference

Program Overview
The Voice Up Credential represents an innovative approach to professional and personal development, combining practical experience with structured learning and direct engagement with community and business leaders.
This year-long program integrates a 100% remote, 100% flexible hands-on internship experience with comprehensive coursework and real-world perspectives connected to your purpose.