Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit (PALS) Senior Counselor Internship

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Become one of our Senior Counselors for our Peace Ambassador Leadership Summits (PALS)!

What We Do:

NVEEE provides interactive educational dialogues and leadership programs that address bullying, mental health, social inequities, and stereotypes and are designed to surface community-based solutions that support the health and well-being of all youth. Student Peace Ambassadors who complete our comprehensive leadership curriculum often co-facilitate our programs.

Our dynamic and equity-based programs consistently fill capacity and prepare youth and young adults to be socially responsible leaders.

Our mission is to prevent bullying, violence, and suicide among youth, families, and communities through direct service, mentoring, and prevention education.

Eligibility:

College students with exceptional time management and organizational skills are encouraged to apply to this unique experiential learning opportunity. As an intern for NVEEE, your efforts will support our work in bullying and suicide prevention, youth leadership, LGBTQ+, and other social justice initiatives.

What is PALS:

The Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit (PALS) is held at several universities and makes a meaningful impact on the lives of young leaders! PALS is a transformative event that fosters leadership skills, promotes peacebuilding, and empowers participants to become agents of positive change in their communities.

We have a variety of shifts for you to choose from (you don't have to volunteer every day; only the shifts you choose. Set-up times are typically earlier in the day, and clean-up times are generally the last time available.

There are several summits*:

• June 14-21 at the University of Central Florida
• June 22-27 at the University of Florida
• July 13-21 at Florida International University
• July 25 - August 3 at Georgetown University

*You can select your summit availability

As a Senior Counselor, you will have essential responsibilities contributing to the summit's success. There are several open positions:

• Logistics Coordinator
• Resident Assistant
• Program Co-Facilitator
• Delegate Coordinator
• Food & Catering Coordinator
• Outreach Coordinator
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Photo & Video Coordinator
• On-Site Social Media Manager
• Technology Support

In addition to the fulfillment of making a difference, there are several benefits to volunteering with us:

• Internship Credit or Volunteer Hours
• Leadership Development
• Network & Professional Growth opportunities
• Resume Building & Experimental Learning

Expectations:

• Ability to be self-motivated, work independently, and show integrity by taking ownership and accountability for your projects.
• Readiness to accept guidance, embrace teamwork, and display a strong work ethic.
• Eager to engage and use critical thinking skills during training, brainstorming sessions, and team meetings.
• Assisting with meal pick-up, distribution, and clean-up.
• Providing support to PALS participants as they arrive and leave.
• Supervising and facilitating various activities.
• Escorting students to and from workshops.
• Organizing supplies and assisting with the setup and clean-up of activities.

Applying:

Candidates must submit a résumé with their application form. Some internship positions require additional application items, such as a writing sample.

More Information:

If you want to learn more about the internship, visit our website. Watch Kristine and Gabby discuss their internship experiences.