THRIVE’s EQUIPS Internship program centers undergraduate students whose are multiply marginalized. EQUIPS work remotely and are globally distributed. As an EQUIPS Intern, upon successful completion of initial training, you will provide peer support to multiply marginalized people in our discord servers as well as act as a Training Assistant to peer support Trainees who enter our programs after you.
If you have any questions about whether we can host your internship, please email us. Please note that we require you to submit an interest form 6 months in advance of your desired internship start date.
- EQUIPS Testimonials: Click here to read testimonials from our interns.
Why the EQUIPS Internship?
- Centers multiply marginalized undergraduate students who often face barriers to affirming internships or practicum experiences.
- Gain the skills necessary to hold humanizing non-carceral support conversations with peers.
- Gain flexibility by working remotely for one semester (~12-25 hours per week) or one calendar year (~4-8 hours per week).
- Gain rigorous training, coaching, and professional development opportunities
- Affirm your identity and increase your network!
Eligibility Requirements
- 18+ years old
- Reliable internet and private working space; volunteers work remotely, globally
- Willingness to complete an unpaid internship
- Commitment to completing all aspects of EQUIPS program, including training, coaching sessions, peer support shifts, practicum project, leadership development, and organizational support as assigned.
- Demonstrated commitment to educating yourself and acknowledging and addressing your biases, including depathologizing stigmatized identities and experiences.
- Demonstrated dedication to elevating the voices and needs of multiply marginalized people.
- Demonstrated commitment to receiving and incorporating feedback.
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to articulate non-carceral values.
- Synchronous and asynchronous attendance.
- Successful application
EQUIPS Benefits
- Donated non-carceral support professional development program, available to chosen candidates who complete all required programmatic elements.
- EQUIPS professional development programs are valued at $5,000+ and donated by our partners at Stronger U.
- Donated coaching and ongoing professional development aimed at helping you reach your personal and professional goals.
- Improved skills for peer support in multiply marginalized communities
- Recommendation letters and assistance with graduate school, funding, and / or professional applications
- Donated entry into partnered workshops.
- Join a team of like-minded Non-Carceral Collaborators!
- Expand your global network of Non-Carceral Collaborators
- Access to peer support, community care, and social events