Become An Intern With Us
We are happy to see you interested in the internship program. The internship is a great opportunity to polish your active listening skills and to get involved in our community.
If you prefer a video, you can watch the Internship Introduction Video HERE!
Who Can Benefit from 7cups Internship?
Active Listening is a skill that anyone and everyone can benefit from. It is also a great opportunity if you are looking to commit more time to 7cups as a listener and get involved in various areas of this community with the aim of being helpful and supportive of others among us. The internship is primarily addressed to any student enrolled in a Social and Human Services program where a certain number of field placement or practicum hours are required to complete a certificate/degree can participate:
* Undergraduate programs in Health & Human Services, Psychology
* Graduate programs in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Master of Social Work
* Ph.D. & Psy.D. programs
Students who bring their life experience, academic skills, genuine passion for helping those in need and who also have aspirations of working in the behavioral health field, will likely find this work very rewarding.
While this program is geared towards students, anyone with an enthusiasm to help others while learning about mental health is welcome to register. The internship certificate will add great value to any resume for a job or college application. For more info on the internship program, click HERE
What are the benefits of interning with 7 Cups?
* Two tracks availability to cater to your individual needs.
*Improve various personal and professional skills like active listening, communication, time management and decision making.
* Build therapeutic relationships with users/members of the site.
* Create a personal profile page that highlights your interests and future career goals.
* Learn from other veteran listeners in the community.
* Gain solid experience while still in school, before working in the field.
* Add meaningful volunteer experience to your resume and graduate school applications.
*Push yourself to explore different platforms available within 7 Cups
*Be a part of a supportive team that values self-improvement and encourages you to improve yourself.
Read full FAQ HERE (you will need to be signed in as a listener to view this post)
What are the requirements to join as a 7cups Intern?
You are required to have a listener account. You also need to complete 2 1-1 chats (chats with either member or a guest) and 2 member group support chats. This is so you are familiar with the basics of listening and the website which sets you up for success. Any applications that do not meet the requirements will be automatically rejected.
How to become a Listener?
Becoming a listener is an easy and free process. Click HERE to join the listener side.
@EssenceOfHope
I am seriously considering about doing an intern here but the issue is, I don't go to a college/school or any type of education institute. With that being said, can I apply to become an intern?
In the application form your intern involves 70% support and 30% outreach, what does it mean by outreach, do you know what tasks that would involve?
@harrytheunicorn, Yes you can apply even if you are not associated with any institution. There are two kinds of outreach:
Online outreach is done via social media, online forums, facebook groups, Reddit posts, etc. Basically, any time you paste your unique referral link online and it gets clicked on, it will be an online outreach.
Offline outreach includes presenting about 7 Cups to a group of people, posting flyers* at public places, writing an article in a magazine, taking creative initiatives to let people know that support is available at 7 Cups.
You can check this detailed post about it here.
@EssenceOfHope
Thanks for explaining this to me 
@jitu28
Try it
hi, I would REALLY love to do this! Unfortunately I'm 13, to young for a listener. Therefore technically i can't. But is there any way I can still participate? :)
Hey, @Izzyisnotgood. I am sorry we don't have any other options for Teens that young at the moment. We would love for you to apply when you are eligible to be a listener.
Hey there
I'm a second year psychology student and I'm interested in doing the interenship program during my break. But I'm in South Africa, how will that work if I apply to the program?
Hey, @darkleaf96.You can start the internship whenever it is convenient for you! You can do it from anywhere as long as you have internet access and you can commit to it.
@EssenceOfHope Commit relating to spesific times being online?
@darkleaf96, No! that is totally up to you.
@EssenceOfHope Oh oky, what will the intership intale?
@darkleaf96, It will require you to get involved in the community and improve your listening skills, details will be given to you once you are an intern with us.
I am interested in the program, but am currently going to high school, college, and working two different jobs. How many hours are you expecting interns to put in a week? I really like this idea and want to participate, but I do have a busy schedule and need to know how much you are expecting out of the interns. - Ocendade
@Ocendade, that really depends upon yourself actually. A task may take you 10 minutes and me 15, we all differ as individuals. Mainly it requires you to complete at least 10 hours of listening with members/guest each week but if you are able to handle 2 chats at a time for an hour then that will count as 2 hours, cutting your hours in half. Other than that, it requires a variety of tasks to be completed most of which are not that time-consuming. On average you need anywhere between 6 to 12 hours a week depending upon your own capability. I hope that answers your question.
@EssenceOfHope thanks for the response. I have a few more questions, sorry. I have 12 weeks left in my college term until I graduate with my associates. If I were to wait until after my graduation would this opportunity still be available or will I have missed the deadline? Are there any experience or qualifications that I should be aware of? Also, is hear ability going to play a role in the internship? The last place I tried to intern at wouldn't allow me because the orientation was a compilation of videos with unreliable captions. And lastly, (somewhat of a repeat of the previous question) is my deafness going to hinder me in any way (lack of communication, brake flow of communication, lack of resources, being ignored, dismissed, ostricized) if I meet all the requirements, apply, and get accepted? Thanks again. - Ocendade
@Ocendade, you can apply whenever you like, it will surely be here after your graduation. The internship will not be affected by your deafness, moreover, we are a whole team full of people ready to help you whenever you need assistance. We like to see the interns being independent and do things on their own but whenever they need any guidance we are here for them. You can take your time to graduate and apply when you have enough time. Goodluck with your studies. Looking forward to having you intern with us, one day!
@EssenceOfHope Thank you so much for your time and rapid responses. I really appreciate it. It is something I am seriously looking into. Your time sensitity and awareness makes me feel more comfortable and open with the opportunity. Thank you once again. - Ocendade
@Ocendade, you are welcome. Happy to see your interest in this!
Am I able to start internship in the summer and then stop for school again? And repeat? I want to help people when I have enough time for everyone.
@PikachuTheDoge, The internship lasts from 8 to 12 weeks, you are not able to pause the internship but you can choose any week between 8 to 12 weeks as the duration.
@EssenceOfHope @PikachuTheDoge
Actually you can take a break of 7 days, announced to an internship mentor.
@EssenceOfHope
You can look in the FAQ thread to make this thread even better. I believe it lacks a few informations.
I have a question. Is this valued in Germany? More specifically in Bavaria? I am in 9th grade now and I would love to become a listener. If the internship is valued in Germany, would it help me on my path to becoming a psychologist?
hey, @LonelyMuffin24. The internship value for you can only be correctly calculated by your institution. This may value more for you than me or vice versa depending on the institution you are studying in.
@EssenceOfHope thank you so much for explaining. I'll ask my teacher about it.
You can expect my application in the next few days. This is an awesome opportunity, and completely free - I love it!
So how do I become an intern, exactly? I'm a biy confused.
@VeryTinyMae, You can fill this application and you will hear back through the email you mention in the application within 3 to 5 days. The email will state your starting date and on that date, you will start as an intern.