Global Health Student Board of Directors

Global Health Student Board of Directors Voice Up
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY 6- or 12- month renewable terms | 10-15 hours/week
Three Internship Options:

• Academic Credit Track - Earn course credit through your university
• Volunteer Track - Pure service learning and professional development
• Stipend Track - Potential monthly stipend based on available funding
  

The Crisis We're Addressing
We are facing the worst loneliness epidemic in human history. Half of all Americans fight a silent battle with isolation equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes daily. Children's health has deteriorated across virtually every indicator from 2007 to 2023. The real problem isn't just loneliness—people have forgotten how to be authentic, creating fake personalities that make them feel even more isolated.
This global crisis affects every region differently but shares common threads: disconnection from purpose, superficial relationships replacing meaningful connections, and mental health problems treated reactively rather than prevented proactively.

The Evidence-Based Solution
Voice Up tackles the global loneliness epidemic through a revolutionary approach backed by 80 years of research from Harvard and other leading institutions. This research proves that close relationships and sense of purpose matter more for a fulfilling life than money, fame, or genetics. People with strong purpose have 23% lower risk of dementia and 28% reduction in mental decline.
Our mission is clear: create evidence-based, purpose-driven communities through authentic conversations and real connections, preventing mental health crises before they start. We help people discover their authentic selves and connect to their true purpose, moving beyond the fake social media personalities that perpetuate isolation.

Voice Up's Five Foundational Principles
Every aspect of our global work is guided by five transformative principles that board members must embody:
Collaboratio n - Working together across cultures and communities for amplified impact, recognizing that authentic connection requires genuine partnership.
Humilit y - Approaching global mental health with respect and cultural sensitivity, understanding that each community has unique wisdom and needs.
Precisio n - Delivering accurate, culturally-appropriate resources and support that actually work to prevent mental health problems before they start.
Patienc e - Understanding that meaningful change takes time across diverse communities, and purpose discovery is a life-changing journey requiring reflection.
Empath y - Creating safe spaces where people and ideas can thrive worldwide, where masks can finally come off and authentic conversations can flourish.

Core Responsibilities
1. Mission Advancemen t Board members serve as catalysts for global change, championing Voice Up's approach that helps prevent mental health problems instead of waiting to treat them. You'll facilitate authentic conversations and community building that replace superficial social media interactions with real human connections. Your role involves helping people discover their true purpose and authentic selves, moving them from merely surviving to thriving with meaning.

2. Foundational Principles Embodimen t As a board member, you become a living example of the five transformative principles that prevent mental health crises. You'll create networks of purpose-driven individuals working together to solve the loneliness epidemic, embrace learning mindsets that welcome everyone's potential, and use structured methodologies that actually work. Your authentic leadership helps people remove their fake personalities and discover their true selves through patient, empathetic guidance.

3. Community Fundraising & Developmen t Lead fundraising and development initiatives for underserved populations, focusing on prevention rather than treatment. You'll support initiatives that create real human connections and purpose-driven networks, prioritizing funding for the most isolated and purpose-disconnected communities globally. This involves developing sustainable funding models that can prevent mental health crises at population scale.

Regional Representation Structure
Minimum 12 board members across 6 regions (North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceani a, each addressing specific cultural approaches to combating isolation and building purpose-driven communities:

Comprehensive Training & Support Program
4-Week Intensive Leadership Training:

Week 1 : Revolutionary foundation and global crisis understanding, including Voice Up's mission to solve the loneliness epidemic, 80 years of research proving purpose transforms lives, and board governance best practices.

Week 2 : Authentic conversation mastery and community building, learning to facilitate real conversations where masks can come off, creating safe spaces for purpose discovery, and digital fundraising platform expertise.

Week 3 : Purpose discovery leadership and global impact, helping people move from fake personalities to authentic purpose, cross-cultural facilitation skills, and partnership development strategies.

Week 4 : Revolutionary implementation and sustainable change, including regional assessment techniques, campaign planning for prevention-focused initiatives, and long-term sustainability planning.

Ongoing Professional Development:

• Monthly board development sessions with expert facilitator
• sQuarterly international board retreats (virtual and in-person
• )Annual leadership conference with global mental health leader
• sContinuous learning opportunities in mental health, fundraising, and global leadershi
  

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3 Support Internship Positions:

• Board Operations Coordinator (15-20 hours/week
• )Fundraising & Development Campaign Manager (15-20 hours/week
• )Research & Impact Analyst (15-20 hours/week
  

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Benefits by Track
Academic Credit Track:

• University course credit coordination with academic advisor
• sAcademic mentor assignment for guided learnin
• gCapstone project development showcasing global impac
• tResearch opportunities with publication potentia
  

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Volunteer Track:

• Global leadership training and certificatio
• nProfessional development workshops in mental health advocac
• yNetwork access to international mental health leader
• sMentorship from Voice Up leadership tea
  

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Stipend Track:

• Compensation : Monthly stipend ($500 to $1,000) based on available funding and mission alignmen
• tPerformance bonuses : Additional rewards for successful purpose-driven initiative
• sEquity opportunity : Outstanding performers demonstrating strong mission alignment may receive equity participatio
• nProfessional development fund : Annual budget for conferences and skill developmen
  

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All Tracks Include:

• 4-week intensive leadership trainin
• gMonthly development sessions and quarterly retreat
• sAlumni network access with lifetime connection
• sComprehensive recommendation letters for future opportunitie
• sPotential progression to full-time leadership roles within Voice U
  

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Qualifications
Essential Requirements:

• Current student status (college, university, graduate program, or recent alumni within 3 years
• )Strong alignment with Voice Up's mission to connect people to purpos
• eDeep knowledge of your region's mental health challenges and cultural contex
• tEnglish fluency for international collaboratio
• nDemonstrated leadership experience in student organizations, community groups, or advocacy initiative
• sCultural competency and understanding of diverse population
• sDigital proficiency with fundraising platforms, social media, and virtual collaboration tool
  

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Mental health advocacy background with personal or professional experienc
• eFundraising and development experience in campaigns or nonprofit wor
• kFluency in additional languages beyond English for regional communicatio
• nInternational experience through study abroad, volunteer work, or cross-cultural project
• sDemonstrated commitment to helping others discover their authentic purpos
• ePrevious board experience in student government, nonprofit organizations, or leadership committee
  

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Personal Characteristics We Value:

• Global mindset comfortable working across diverse cultural background
• sEntrepreneurial spirit with initiative to identify opportunities and create innovative solution
• sResilience to handle challenging conversations about mental health and community need
• sEthical integrity with commitment to transparent and responsible handling of community resource
• sCollaborative nature with enthusiasm for international teamwor
• kAuthentic purpose-driven commitment to Voice Up's missio
  

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Application Process
Ready to join a global movement that's revolutionizing mental health through authentic connection and purpose discovery?
Send your application materials to e including:

• Resum e highlighting leadership experience and regional knowledg
• ePersonal Statemen t (500-750 words) demonstrating alignment with Voice Up's mission to connect people to purpose and your passion for preventing mental health crise
• sThree Reference s from academic, professional, or community members who can speak to your leadership potential and characte
  

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Timeline : Rolling admissions with quarterly cohort selections. Interview period occurs 2-3 weeks following application deadline, with decisions within 1 week of final interviews.

Voice Up is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, identity, or experience level.

We prioritize candidates who authentically embody our mission and are passionate about helping others discover their true purpose beyond superficial connections. This isn't just leadership—it's purpose-driven prevention work that's changing how we approach global mental health.

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