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Intern Program

Learn valuable skills and connect with LGBTQ+ young people

Encircle interns get hands-on experience in community outreach, mental health support, programming and nonprofit work, helping them build meaningful skills while making a positive impact. They also help create a welcoming, affirming environment where LGBTQ+ young people can feel safe, understood, and valued. 

What do interns do?

  • Direct and support volunteers
  • Organize and facilitate select programs and peer-led support groups
  • Supervise Drop-In Hours by enforcing home agreement
  • Support, serve, connect with, and learn from members of the LGBTQ+ community
  • Provide crisis support to community members using Encircle’s processes
  • Commitment is 4-6 months
  • 10-15 hours per week during the following times: Mon-Fri 3-8pm
  • Help plan daily, weekly and monthly events for the community
  • Collaborate with programs team in completing tasks and projects
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Who can intern with us?

  • Interns can be LGBTQ+ folks or allies
  • All interns must be 18+ years of age
  • Interns must successfully pass a background check
  • Language skills in Spanish and ASL preferred but not required
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