Thank you for your interest in Yellow Heart Committee!

We are so excited to hear about you and your passion for advocacy and supporting survivors of trauma. Our internship is an opportunity to have a hands on experience in a dynamic organization!

Only individuals located in Solano, Napa, and Contra Costa County in California will be considered for the internship as it involves in person activities.

Anyone 15 years of age and older is encouraged to apply

In person internship will cover the following:
TWO (2) Backpack giveaways
TWO (2) smaller resource giveaways
A visit to the California state Capitol to meet with elected officials and staff
THREE (3) Virtual workshops which will be a policy/advocacy training, Community event organizing training, and mental health training.
Lastly every intern will complete a group PEP (Policy Education for Progress) presentation on a topic of the groups choosing related to mental health. They will receive support from YHC directors.


Possible learning outcomes include:
- Being involved in the process of engaging with public offices to educate and advocate for survivors and mental health issues
- Participating in being a liaison and  networking with elected officials and community leaders
- Assisting with developing fulfilling and impactful projects and initiatives
- Assisting with fundraising initiatives to support members of local communities in California,
- Executing community events
- Gaining knowledge on mental health concepts

Internships will include 2-4 hours/week.

Letter of recommendations may be granted to interns who go above and beyond their required duties and hours.

The application is due Thursday May 19th at 11:59pm PST.

Please note you will be asked to submit a brief response to the prompt and a resume.

*This is an unpaid internship*

If you have any questions regarding YHC or our application process, please visit our website yellowheartcommittee.org or email us at yellowheartcommittee@gmail.com.

Timeline:

Applications open: May 1st

Application closes: May 19th

Interviews: May 22nd - June 2nd

Notified by: June 5th

Onboarding: June 15th