The Lead Internship includes:

Direct service at volunteer events around the community and ASPIRE tutorial centers. At volunteer events, interns may be expected to assist with projects, interact with community members, or simply represent Sewa’s presence in the community. At the centers, they will assist with lessons and contribute to the children’s positive learning environment. Current volunteer opportunities include Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts at Little Cambodia (Rosharon), International Day of Yoga events, ASPIRE field trips, and more.

Speaker events that introduce socially conscious leadership to young adults and give them valuable networking opportunities. Interns will meet and hear from leaders in a variety of fields, such as Business, Nonprofits, Media, Arts, Social Work, etc. Past speakers have included NASA scientists, Mayors, and Congressmen from the Greater Houston Area.

GIH peer assistance on diverse projects relating to non-profit work. Each Lead Intern’s assigned GIH peer may ask for help on their own projects. This may include various tasks in Public Relations, Public Health, Event Management, Grant Writing, or Youth Education and will give the intern opportunities to develop skills and explore their areas of interest.

Commitment: Interns will be expected to commit to 50 hours of service during the summer months, typically around 8-15 hours per week. Most of these hours can be completed at ASPIRE centers or volunteer events, though some interns may take on extra tasks with their GIH peer at home or at the Sewa office. To be most successful in this internship, reliable transportation and strong communication skills are a must.