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Want to work with one of our mentoring programs? You may want to be a mentor. Or if the coming academic year isn't the right time for you to do that, take a look at these opportunities for you to play part in the logistics of these impactful programs by interning with either of these teams!

The Men's Leadership Project

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Men's leadership project interns and staff 2023-24
MLP's mentors and mentees are supported by a team of staff and interns each year.

Our Men’s Leadership Project pairs undergraduate men with middle school boys from the Charlottesville community. By interning with MLP, you will help the Women's Center staff keep the program running smoothly for the Big and Little Brothers. 

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES FOR INTERNS ON THIS TEAM:

  • Work with MLP staff on recruitment for incoming Bigs
  • Assist MLP staff with day-to-day logistics of the program
  • Plan annual service events for the Bigs and Littles

The Young Women Leaders Program

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YWLP interns and staff 2023-24 standing in front of bookshelf in women's center conference room
YWLP's mentors and mentees are supported by a team of staff, graduate fellow, and interns each year.

The Young Women Leaders Program pairs undergraduate women with middle school students from the Charlottesville community and is co-sponsored by the Women’s Center and the School of Education and Human Development. As an intern for YWLP, you will join the Women's Center team and work closely with the YWLP staff on the many communication, planning and logistics items that make the program so successful for the Bigs and Littles. 

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES FOR INTERNS ON THIS TEAM:
Interns with this team work with YWLP staff on recruitment for incoming Bigs, assist with day-to-day logistics of the program, and assist in planning of annual YWLP events.