Applications for Summer 2024 will be opening on April 27 and run through May 15.

Application can be found here

The Summer Internship will start on May 20, 2024 and go until September 1, 2024.

Internship Description

We believe in our interns. We believe that they are creative and capable. They are kind and genuine. They are here because they want to learn and grow. They want to make a difference; they just need the space and guidance to do so.

So that is what we provide during our internship: 15 weeks of creativity, collaboration, interactive hands-on experience where interns get to drive the projects which directly impact our international nonprofit. All while doing it from the comfort of their own home.

A LAD internship is a program that runs 150 hours over 15 weeks.

Come behind the scenes of an actively growing international nonprofit. Our goal is to provide interns with a full scope of real responsibilities which introduce them to the professional world. We provide opportunities to cultivate skills which our interns can use to build upon in their professional careers. These skills include communication, professional and technical writing/grant writing, networking, social media and editing skills, data analysis, community outreach, fundraising, collaboration and time management.

All Interns will be responsible for working in conjunction with other interns to complete projects aimed towards LAD’s expansion and help us hit our annual goals. LAD provides a welcoming and friendly environment where the intern will have autonomy to work on individual projects, gain mentoring from professionals, and work directly with current Board Members, Megan, Kim, and Doreen, as well as our Founder and CEO, Rob

  • This is an unpaid, fully remote position.

  • Preference will be given to those students and workers who need credit over those just looking to volunteer more for LAD.

  • You will need access to your own computer, google account, and the internet.

  • You will have to be available for team meetings - times to be determined.

  • Volunteers from any country can apply, we will work with your time zone.

  • Volunteers from any age range can apply - this is not just for students. This internship is for anyone who is interested in learning, growing, and trying new things.

What is a Letters Against Depression internship?

Your 150 hours will be split among the areas of focus you are most interested in. How your hours will be allocated will be determined in a mentoring meeting which will lay out your internship objectives.

Main Areas of Focus?

Social Connection - Engagement to expand Letters Against Depression through a grass root network
-Host Creative Hope events
-Marking connections in your community
-Hosting LAD Community Hours online
-Coordinating Volunteer driven events
-Input on the monthly newsletter
-Write Blogs
-Create Hugs

Fundraising - Non-Profit Style
-Work with Fundraising Chair to submit grants
-Grant Writing and Technical Writing
-Explore options to raise funds
-Host Fundraising events
-Research nonprofit fundraising
-Brainstorm, implement, and support new fundraising initiatives.

Social Media - Create videos and content to showcase LAD
-Continue to build our base for volunteers and showcase their hard work
-Create connections with new interested parties and utilize our existing network
-Use Canva and other editing tools to create videos and fliers
-Identify trends on social media to help us reach a wider audience
-Create videos for youtube and tiktok featuring Interviews, How to videos, Personal stories, Informational videos, Other content in relation to LAD
-Meet deadlines in regard to group montage videos

Data Analytics - A data driven approach which will help strengthen our ability to write grants.
-Work with our data team on data collection, cleaning, and presentation
-Create graphics showing the impact of LAD’s work
-Create videos for social media showing LAD’s reach and impact

Admin Work - You are responsible for your own work
-Follow Directions
-Meet all deadlines
-Maintain your internship packet
-Track your hours
-Attend your office hours/event dates
-Follow your rubric

What you can expect from Letters Against Depression:

  • Working one on one with a Board Member

  • Mentoring directly from LAD Leaders

  • Original Projects - either ours or yours

  • Creative flexibility

  • Work Schedule Flexibility

  • Learning new programs

  • Skill Building and Exploration

  • Networking

  • Periodic evaluations

  • An environment where you can speak your mind and pitch any idea

  • Work, but fun work

  • Certificate of completion and letters of recommendation

  • An opportunity to move up the leadership ladder to take on larger and more engaging projects.

Our best advice: You will get out of this internship what you put into this internship.

Applications for Spring 2024 are NOW OPEN!

If you do not fully complete the application (which includes attaching your resume) you will not be selected for an interview.

Once you have applied:

  1. Kim will schedule a 30-minute interview with all applicants for the May start date

  2. Kim will announce the new interns!

  3. Candidates will submit any documentation they need filled out to Kim if they are doing this for credit.

  4. Complete the paperwork/Orientation TBD