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.

To apply: Send a brief statement of interest and resume to our Outreach Corodinator Starr Sanchez starr_s@letsbuildaz.com

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.