LET’S BUILD FUTURES.
COMMUNITY ADVOCATE
INTERNSHIP
Join Let’s Build Foundation and gain hands-on experience in behavioral health, outreach, and community support while making a real impact.
Lived Experience → Community Engagement → Structured Training → Internship → Certification → Employment → Workforce Retention → Career Advancement
Lived Experience → Community Engagement → Structured Training → Internship → Certification → Employment → Workforce Retention → Career Advancement
INNOVATION
The Let's Build Foundation’s Behavioral Health Workforce Pipeline differs from traditional workforce development programs in several important ways.
Rather than beginning with academic enrollment, the model begins with community engagement and lived experience.
Rather than viewing peer support as an endpoint, the model positions peer support as one stage within a broader professional career pathway.
Rather than evaluating isolated training outcomes, the model evaluates progression across the entire workforce continuum.
Behavioral Health Workforce Pipeline
From Lived Experience to Lasting Impact
At Let's Build Foundation, we believe some of the most effective behavioral health professionals are those who have lived through the challenges they now help others overcome.
Our Behavioral Health Workforce Pipeline is a community-based career pathway that equips individuals with the training, mentorship, and real-world experience needed to build meaningful careers in behavioral health. Rather than beginning in a classroom, our model begins with community engagement, lived experience, and a desire to serve others.
Through each step of the journey, participants gain the knowledge, confidence, and professional skills needed to make a lasting impact in their communities.
OUR INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
01
LEARN
Gain knowledge of behavioral health, harm reduction, and community resources.
02
ENGAGE
Participate in outreach events, case support, and community initiatives.
03
DEVELOP
Build skills in communication, leadership and problem solving.
04
GROW
Build confidence, expand your network, and prepare for a career that matters.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Support outreach and community engagement efforts
Assist with program development and events\
Connect individuals to resources and services
Learm harm reduction and recovery principles
Participate in workshops and team trainings
Help promote hope, healing, and opportunity
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Passionate about helping others and making a difference
Eager to learn and grow in the behavioral
health field
Committed to compassion, respect, and community
Reliable, motivated, and ready to make an impact
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Apply today and help us build stronger communities—together.