Find Your Pathway to Purpose
Become a Community Outreach Intern with Voice Up
Are you ready to do meaningful work that actively changes lives?
Voice Up Publishing, Inc. is currently seeking a Community Outreach Intern for the Spring or Summer 2026 terms. This is a 100% remote, Academic Credit, volunteer/unpaid opportunity with flexible hours per week. We welcome applications from undergraduate and graduate students across all academic disciplines and all ages, including working professionals.
About Voice Up
Voice Up Publishing, Inc. is a purpose-driven public health startup and grassroots movement founded in November 2024.
Our mission is simple:
To connect people to purpose one conversation at a time.
Voice Up operates as a first-of-a-kind action think tank grounded in IRB-approved doctoral research. Our work specializes in reaching traditionally underserved communities through a light-touch, human-centered 8-week methodology.
In just 16 months of operation, our impact has been significant:
We have convened a global ecosystem of universities, nonprofits, and public health leaders.
Our work has generated real-world artifacts and initiatives that are already being adopted by external organizations.
The Voice Up network now includes students, professionals, and purpose-driven leaders across multiple disciplines.
Our work focuses on helping individuals discover purpose, strengthen mental well-being, and create tangible pathways for leadership and service.
Internship Overview
The Community Outreach Internship is designed for students and emerging professionals who want to make a real difference while gaining meaningful experience in public health, social impact, and community engagement.
Interns will work directly with the Voice Up ecosystem to help expand outreach efforts and connect individuals to purpose-driven opportunities.
This internship provides experience in:
Community engagement
Public health outreach
Purpose-driven leadership development
Research-informed program design
Nonprofit and social impact initiatives
Because Voice Up operates as a living laboratory for innovation, interns also gain exposure to cutting-edge approaches grounded in doctoral research.
Key Responsibilities
Community Outreach Interns may assist with the following activities:
Community Engagement
Supporting outreach efforts to individuals and organizations interested in purpose-driven work.
Helping expand the Voice Up network across universities and communities.
Program Support
Assisting with coordination of Voice Up programming and conversations.
Supporting implementation of the Voice Up 8-week methodology.
Research and Documentation
Helping document community conversations and emerging themes.
Assisting with research-related tasks that support Voice Up initiatives.
Network Development
Identifying potential partners including universities, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Helping connect individuals with purpose-driven opportunities.
Learning Outcomes
By participating in this internship, students can expect to gain:
Real-world experience working with a public health startup and grassroots movement
Exposure to IRB-grounded doctoral research applied in real community settings
Experience building professional networks across sectors
Skills in community engagement and purpose-driven leadership
Interns will also gain experience working within a collaborative ecosystem that includes universities, nonprofit organizations, and emerging social entrepreneurs.
Eligibility
This internship is open to:
Undergraduate students
Graduate students
Working professionals seeking academic credit
Individuals from any academic discipline
Students pursuing degrees in areas such as:
Public Health
Social Work
Psychology
Communications
Education
Business
Nonprofit Leadership
Community Development
may find the experience especially valuable.
However, all purpose-driven individuals are encouraged to apply.
Internship Structure
100% Remote
Flexible schedule
Academic credit opportunity
Volunteer / unpaid position
Interns will typically contribute a flexible number of hours per week, depending on their academic requirements and availability.
Why This Opportunity Matters
Voice Up represents a new model for connecting people to purpose.
Instead of traditional top-down programs, Voice Up operates as a grassroots innovation ecosystem where students and professionals collaborate to create real-world impact.
Participants become part of a growing global network of purpose-driven leaders who are working together to strengthen communities and improve mental well-being.
How to Apply
Contact
Students interested in becoming a Community Outreach Intern with Voice Up are encouraged to apply for the upcoming Spring or Summer 2026 terms.
This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to a mission-driven initiative focused on helping people discover their pathway to purpose.
It provides a model in which education, mentorship, and community engagement operate not as separate initiatives but as interconnected parts of a single ecosystem.
Still, the future of the network remains deliberately open-ended.
Those involved in the program often resist describing it as a finished model. Instead, they refer to it as an evolving community one that continues to grow as new participants bring their experiences, ideas, and initiatives into the network.
This openness reflects one of the central insights behind the Voice Up philosophy: purpose-driven leadership rarely follows a single predetermined path
