AHP Internship Opportunities:

Are you a college student looking for meaningful, mission-driven experience? Do you want to learn how nonprofit organizations work behind the scenes while making a tangible impact in people’s lives? Come join us.

At The Apricity Hope Project, we provide mental, emotional, and physical health support to caregivers of medically complex and disabled children. We believe hope isn’t just an idea, it’s a lifeline. As an intern, you’ll be part of the team that makes that lifeline stronger.

Open Roles:

• Communications + Marketing Intern
• Fundraising + Development Intern
• Podcast + Media Intern (for our show When Autumn Comes)

Internship Logistics (Applies to All Roles):

Location: These internships are open to both remote and local (Hampton Roads, VA) students.

• If you’re local, we’ll meet at The Apricity Hideaway about once a month to collaborate in person—packing hospital go-bags, preparing for retreats, or planning big projects.

• Most work will still be done remotely, so you’ll need a good internet connection and comfort using Google Drive, Zoom, and email.

Time Commitment:

• Average of 5–10 hours per week
• 10–15 weeks per semester
• Weekly or biweekly virtual check-ins
• Hours may increase temporarily around large events (like Camp: HOPE FULL in March) or major campaigns—we’ll communicate those needs in advance.

Credit Eligible: Yes—we’ll work with your school to meet requirements

Compensation: Unpaid, but rich in experience, mentorship, and meaning. (AHP actually has no paid employees as of 2025 – we are fully supported by volunteers.)

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on nonprofit and communications experience
• Professional mentorship and support
• Portfolio-worthy work for your resume
• College credit (we’ll help with any school paperwork)
• The chance to make a real difference for families who need it most

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll be mentored directly by Susan Geoghegan, Founder and Executive Director of The Apricity Hope Project. Susan is a medical mom to two children with a rare disease, a communications pro with a background in Communication Studies and Marketing from James Madison University, and a fierce believer in compassionate storytelling with community-centered action.

As an intern, you’ll learn about:

• How nonprofits operate—from daily tasks to long-term strategy
• Organizational communications, including medical communications and public relations, working with sensitive content and uplifting marginalized voices
• Partnering with hospitals, rare disease orgs, and caregiver communities
• Fundraising, event planning, podcasting, and so much more

Whether you are majoring in Communication Studies, Marketing, Social Work, Human Services, Journalism, Healthcare Admin, or Nonprofit Management, we’ve got a role that can help you grow.

Available Internship Roles

Podcast + Media Intern (When Autumn Comes)

When Autumn Comes is a podcast that shares raw, real stories from caregivers of medically complex children. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. As our Podcast + Media Intern, you’ll help shape how people discover, experience, and connect with that movement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and schedule social media posts promoting new episodes
• Pull key quotes and create audiograms using Canva and audiogram tools
• Assist in coordinating podcast guests (outreach, scheduling, follow-up)
• Organize episode transcripts and maintain podcast asset folders
• Brainstorm and pitch new marketing ideas to grow our audience and increase visibility
• Contribute to the evolving brand voice and visual identity of WAC across platforms
• Research podcast trends and help us position WAC alongside top storytelling and advocacy shows
• Optional: support audio editing or upload episodes to hosting platforms (training provided)

This role is perfect for someone who loves storytelling, believes in the power of real conversations, and wants to be part of building something bold, beautiful, and deeply meaningful.

Helpful Skills: Writing/editing, Canva, podcast or social media tools (Later, Planoly, Buzzsprout, etc.), interest in branding, podcast culture, and/or storytelling for social impact

Communications + Marketing Intern

You’ll help us share hope through content that connects—and build a brand that brings people together.
Ideal for students who love storytelling, writing, brand strategy, and digital engagement.

As our Communications + Marketing Intern, you’ll help strengthen and grow the voice of The Apricity Hope Project across all platforms. You’ll play a key role in both telling our story and shaping how we’re seen—connecting with caregivers who need support and donors who want to help make that support possible.

Responsibilities include:

• Write and schedule engaging social media posts that reflect our brand and mission
• Draft compelling email newsletters and blog content that speak to both donors and caregiver families
• Support podcast and fundraising campaign promotion across platforms
• Assist in writing and formatting press releases, donor-facing updates, and mission materials
• Collaborate on creative campaign ideas that deepen connection with our audience
• Help maintain and organize brand assets, testimonials, and story libraries
• Contribute to brand-building efforts: tone, visual identity, audience engagement strategies
• Explore ways to improve messaging clarity, consistency, and emotional resonance

Great fit for majors in:
Communication Studies, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Digital Media, Strategic Communications

Helpful Skills:

• Strong writing and editing abilities with an adaptable tone
• Familiarity with Canva, Instagram, Facebook, and email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
• Basic knowledge of branding and storytelling strategy
• Comfortable working in Google Drive, organizing shared assets, and keeping deadlines
• Creativity, curiosity, and a deep respect for lived experience and mission-driven work

Fundraising + Development Intern

You’ll help build the relationships and resources that sustain our mission—and bring hope to life.
Ideal for students who are organized, curious, and eager to learn how impactful nonprofit fundraising really works.

As our Fundraising + Development Intern, you’ll support the backbone of The Apricity Hope Project’s growth: our donor community. You’ll help us connect with individuals and businesses who believe in our mission, while building strategies that fund real programs—like caregiver retreats, hospital go-bags, and our flagship fundraising event: Camp: HOPE FULL 2026.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct research on prospective donors, foundations, and business sponsors
• Assist in drafting and sending personalized donor thank-you letters and updates
• Support the planning and outreach for Camp: HOPE FULL 2026
  • Help recruit silent auction and raffle item donors
  • Assist with follow-up and tracking for business sponsors
  • Contribute to sponsor deck creation and event documentation
• Help track donor activity and updates in our CRM (training provided)
• Assist with creating donor communications for campaigns and peer-to-peer fundraising
• Support ongoing grant research and basic grant content organization

Great fit for majors in:
Communication Studies, Nonprofit Management, Business, Marketing, Public Administration, Strategic Communications

Helpful Skills:

• Comfortable communicating via email, phone, and possibly in-person meetings with potential donors and business sponsors, using a professional but warm tone
• Organized and detail-oriented (especially when juggling multiple contacts or deadlines)
• Familiarity with Google Sheets/Docs and CRM platforms (e.g., Givebutter, Kindful, Bloomerang) is a bonus
• Basic Canva skills for visual documents (e.g., sponsor decks or donor updates)
• Curiosity about fundraising strategy, nonprofit development, or donor stewardship

How to Apply

Please fill out our internship application form here! (or in the teal “APPLY NOW” button above!)

You’ll be able to upload your resume, tell us which role(s) you’re interested in, and optionally share writing samples, design work, or social media posts—we love to see your creativity!

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with preference given to early submissions before the start of each semester.