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Children's Creative Storytelling for Social ImpactRemote Internship Program Overview
Program DescriptionA flexible 12-week remote internship focused on creating children's stories (ages 3-9) that inspire positive social action and community engagement. Interns work virtually to craft age-appropriate narratives that empower young readers to make a difference in their local communities.
Learning Objectives- Master age-appropriate storytelling techniques for different developmental stages- Develop skills in creating engaging, inclusive narratives- Learn to incorporate social impact themes in accessible ways- Understand community needs and translate them into stories- Gain practical experience in story creation and virtual presentation
Core Responsibilities1. Story Development- Research community issues suitable for young audiences- Create original stories featuring diverse characters and situations- Develop accompanying illustrations or visual concepts- Craft interactive elements that encourage reader participation
2. Virtual Community Engagement- Conduct virtual interviews with community leaders- Participate in online reading sessions with schools and libraries- Gather digital feedback from teachers and parents- Engage in virtual community events
3. Story Testing and Refinement- Conduct virtual story readings- Collect and incorporate online feedback- Adapt stories based on audience response- Document best practices and learning outcomes
Flexible Schedule Structure- 15-20 hours per week- Self-paced work schedule- Core availability hours : Choose 2 blocks of 2-hours each week for meetings and presentations- Flexible deadlines with weekly progress check-ins- Project-based milestones rather than strict daily schedules
Program TimelineWeek 1-3 : Foundation (Flexible Completion)- Virtual orientation and program overview
- Online workshops on children's literature
- Digital community needs assessment
- Virtual storytelling techniques training
Week 4-6 : Story Creation (Self-Paced)
Week 7-9 : Testing and Feedback (Scheduled Events)
Week 10-12 : Final Project (Deadline-Oriented)
Required Skills
Desired Qualities
Enhanced Benefits Package
1. Professional Development
2. Flexible Work Environment
3. Career Support
Virtual Mentorship and Support
Digital Tools Provided
Remote Work Requirements
Deliverables
1. Digital portfolio of 3-5 original stories
2. Virtual community impact report
3. Online documentation of story development
4. Recorded presentation of works
5. Digital reflection journal
Application Process
Send to
1. Submit resume and cover letter electronically
2. Provide digital writing sample
3. Virtual interview
4. Online reference check
5. Final selection
Impact Measurement
Program Resources
Our project is a first step in raising awareness about a national health epidemic. All proceeds are reinvested directly into proactive strategies for improving behavioral health among youth, teens, and young adults in collaboration with community partners.
We sponsor every day people of all ages struggling with behavioral health challenges that are committed to making a sincere change in their life towards their purpose. We match then with mentors for the long term.
Our youth, teens, and young adults are reporting the highest levels of loneliness on record according to the U.S. Surgeon General. Our work is going to help change that through simple actions that bring people together for the common good, focused on lifting people up, and creating stronger in person connections.
Patience
Workplace patience is the capacity to maintain composure and effectiveness in the face of delays, setbacks, and the varying speeds at which different team members work and learn.
Patient team members understand that quality work takes time, that learning curves vary, and that rushing often leads to mistakes. They recognize that building strong teams and developing new capabilities requires investment in time and understanding. Patience includes the wisdom to know when to push forward and when to step back, allowing processes and people the time they need to achieve optimal results. It also means maintaining a calm and supportive demeanor during stressful periods or when facing challenges.