In need of project support but lack the time to find, train, and manage interns?
We flip the script to make internships work for you!
Are you an overstretched socially or environmentally conscious organization?
Have you been stressed out... feeling like your To-Do List keeps growing with no end in sight?
Forget those special projects. You’re barely keeping your head above water.
Would It Be Helpful If You Could...?
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STOP FEELING ALONE AND UNSUPPORTED
We give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing you are finally tackling important projects with a team that cares while you and your staff focus on urgent priorities.
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LET US DO THE HEAVY LIFTING
No need to worry about finding, training, or managing interns because Visions Internships will do that for you. Our turn-key process will allow you to breathe easier.
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TELL US WHAT PROJECTS YOU NEED DONE
Together we identify 1-3 key projects you want to get done - totaling approximately 150 hours over 3 months. We customize your experience to meet your specific needs.
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STOP WORRYING WHO WILL MANAGE INTERNS
We may be out of sight, but you are definitely not out of mind! We specialize in delivering Virtual Internships Solutions-- the origin of our name, VISions ;)
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HAVE A TEAM TO STAY ON TRACK
While the majority of the project work will take place during evening and weekend hours, we will have weekly status update meetings during the weekday hours to stay on track.
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GET RELIABLE, AFFORDABLE HELP
If you've been weighing the odds of hiring a consultant vs. interns, we provide the best of both worlds.
What Makes Our Interns Unique?
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Work-Ready and Engaged
We provide our interns with 25 hours of pre-internship training before they even step (virtual) foot into your organization. They take on high level leadership roles and are constantly learning and growing which keeps them focused and engaged throughout the 10-week project period.
Supported Project Consultants
We take the time to understand your project needs and appoint two problem-solving project consulting interns to spearhead getting important short-term projects done, with very little effort required on your part. We keep them on track so they can keep you on track.
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Motivated and Purpose-driven
Our interns all share a distinct commitment to purposeful work-- making money and making a difference, income and impact! They are reliable, self-motivated young leaders who are inspired to serve your purpose-driven organization in a meaningful way.
INTERESTED in working together?
Learn more and submit your SUMMER interest form
VIP for Organizations
Visions Internships Program (VIP) Summer 2023 Schedule
May 15 - August 18, 2023
Our 3 Step Process for Organizations
Submit Form
If you believe VIP might be a good option for you, take 10 minutes to complete your Interest Form. Be sure to state your top pain points and project needs and we will be in touch to determine next steps.
Work Together
When you become a VIP client, you will feel relieved knowing your projects are on track with very little effort on your part. Simply put, you will enjoy consultant-level project work at internship rates!
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Socially and environmentally conscious organizations who support the idea of training young professionals
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For-profits, nonprofits, or government agencies seeking reliable, affordable project support
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Ready to take action and get the outside help they need
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM NOT FOR?
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Not committed to social/environmental impact
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Prefer to be involved in every aspect of every project
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Not ready to tackle key projects with the right support
What Our Clients Say About Us
“We’ve been able to make so much progress in such a short period of time working with Visions Internships-- it’s fantastic! The weekly meetings really kept us on track!”
“Visions Internships' personable and smooth onboarding process stands out from anything I've seen. Amy really knows how to build highly functioning client-focused teams. I felt immediately taken care of."
“I worked with Amy and two incredible interns who helped us with a project that had been on our To-Do list for way too long. Because of VIP, Girls Inc. was able to establish more robust professional development and onboarding programs. I would recommend VIP to both businesses and young professionals.”
Girls Inc. of Worcester
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Visions Internships and how can you benefit my organization?
Visions Internships is a social enterprise providing modern-day internship solutions for organizations in need of project support and young professionals seeking meaningful real-world experience. Our signature program, VIP (Visions Internships Program), runs 3 times a year and helps organizations forward their key projects without having to find, train, or manage interns. Whether you need managed project support, insider info about today's young talent, help managing your interns, or professional consulting & training, we are here for you!
How much time would our organization need to dedicate to the interns?
At least one point person from your organization would need to dedicate 1-3 hours per week during regular working hours (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) to support Visions interns, including a weekly project Status Update Meeting (SUM) typically held on Thursdays. Other communications would include email correspondence, direction-giving, and occasional mentoring. All VIP clients also participate in a deep-dive consulting session to flesh out project priorities, a Kick-Off Meeting leading up to the 10-week project period, a Mid-Program Evaluation, a Post-Program Evaluation, and a Presentation of final deliverables.
What kinds of organizations do you serve?
We partner with social impact (for-profit and nonprofit) seeking reliable, affordable project support. Our ideal clients have already identified priority projects (important but not necessarily urgent) and are committed to tackling them, but lack the time and attention needed to cross these projects off their To-Do list without a helping hand. Ideal clients also include organizations committed to developing young professionals.
Are these internships virtual or in person?
Our program is designed to deliver Virtual Internship Solutions (in fact, that is where our name “VISions” came from!). Our interns work remotely, often night and weekend hours, to forward your key projects-- with regular support from Visions Internships. At this point, if a client desires some on-site work, it will be considered on a case by case basis.
Why the focus on social impact organizations? Do we qualify?
According to a 2019 study, more than 80% of today's U.S. college graduates are seeking purposeful work, yet way fewer than 50% find it even a few years out of college. This so-called Purpose Gap stood out as an opportunity for us to seize on, which is why we prefer to serve social impact organizations. You qualify if your organization is intentionally helping people or our planet in some way. If your organization wants to increase your social/environmental impact, let's have a conversation too!
What is the unique value of VIP? What is the commitment required?
Being a VIP (Visions Internships Program) client is a cost-effective way to get customized project support requiring very little of your time. VIP clients get 150 hours of direct project support plus 2 strategic consulting sessions over a 3-month period. Once clients submit a deposit and their signed agreement, they move into the Deep-Dive consulting session, followed by the Client Kick-Off Meeting with interns, which begins the 10-week project sprint to meet your goals!
What kinds of projects can you help me with?
Visions Internships can help you with a wide variety of important, typically shorter-term, projects related to:
1. Research
2. Outreach and Communications
3. Social Media/Web Support
4. Process Improvement
For more details of each, please visit our SERVICES page.
Could we sign up for more than one VIP seasonal program? Is there a discount for repeat clients? Any referral incentives?
Yes, current clients actually have the first right of refusal for the upcoming seasonal program (spring, summer, fall) before we make the VIP opportunity available to new clients.
We now offer an annual contract option if you would like to lock in our services for a year (3 program cycles) -- once we have already gone through one successful program cycle together.
We also provide you a "Thank You Discount" for future services if an organization you refer becomes a new VIP client.
How many projects would we get done together during VIP?
Your organization would get 1 or 2 key projects done (depending on the scope of each) during a program cycle. We dedicate 15 project hours per week to your organization over a 10-week period, plus the 2 strategic consulting sessions.
Would we sign a contract with Visions Internships?
Yes, we would sign a 3-page Client Services Agreement (electronically via DocuSign) to specify the roles, responsibilities, and expectations between Visions Internships and your organization.
What kinds of tech tools and software platforms and can you help us with?
Our interns are tech-savvy millennials and Gen Zs familiar with many tools and platforms like Zoom, Loom, Canva Pro, Google/G Suite, Microsoft Suite, iMovie, GrooveFunnels, WordPress, Asana, Slack, Calendly, Linktree, Eventbrite, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and more.. They are trained and supported to 'think big' and figure it out!
I am interested and I think our organization would be a good fit for VIP. What is the next step to move forward?
The next step would be to fill out an online Interest Form by Friday, May 5th to be considered for the upcoming program. Feel free to Schedule an Exploration Call to learn more!
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About the Founder
Amy Mosher Berry started Visions Internships in 2020 to bridge the growing gap between young professionals seeking meaningful real-world experience and social impact organizations in need of project support.
A dynamic social entrepreneur and community development professional with over 20 years of diverse project experience (including 10 years running her consulting firm and 5 years teaching college), Amy makes it easy for you to get the help you need with very little skin off your back.
Amy is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® with a master's degree in Community Development and Planning from Clark University and a bachelor's in Environmental Studies/ Spanish from the University of Vermont.
Lighten Your Workload while building up today's
young professionals!
OUR UPCOMING 2023 SUMMER VIP HAS A LIMITED NUMBER OF SLOTS FOR CLIENT ORGANIZATIONS.
Fill out your Interest Form by Friday, May 5th.
Want to be considered for the Summer VIP, but need a little more information before submitting your Interest Form?
AMBassadors Community Development, LLC
DBA Visions Internships
11 Apex Drive Suite 300A #146
Marlborough, MA 01752
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 508-835-8007