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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!

Interested?

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...


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • JUST TELL US WHAT YOU NEED

  • Together we identify 1-3 key projects you want to get done - totaling approximately 150+ hours. We customize your experience to meet your specific project needs.

  • HAVE HELP "OUT OF SIGHT, BUT NOT OUT OF MIND"

  • We may be out of sight but you are definitely not out of mind! We specialize in Virtual Internships Solutions (the origin of our name, VISions!) no need to figure out where interns will sit or meet.

  • HAVE A TEAM TO KEEP YOUR PROJECTS 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.

  • FINALLY IMPLEMENT YOUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 

  • If you have avoided starting or growing your internship program because you won't be able to dedicate the time and attention it requires, Visions Internships has your back.

Director of Worcester Food Hub

VIP Client Spring 2021

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!”

VIP Client Spring 2021

Visions Internships' personable and smooth onboarding process stands out from anything I've seen. Amy knows how to build highly functioning client-focused teams. I felt immediately taken care of." 

Founder of B-Organic

Former Client 2018-2019

Amy's college interns helped turn my business around a few years ago. With her encouragement, they brought entirely new ideas and implemented systems that I’m still building upon today.”

JOIN US! 

Summer 2021

VISIONS INTERNSHIPS PROGRAM (VIP) 

VIP is a structured virtual internship package (available spring, summer, and fall) designed for socially and environmentally conscious organizations in need of reliable, affordable project support without having to find, train, and manage interns.

Schedule with Key Dates



Onboarding Steps - Get Focused

April 29

Interest Forms Due

April 26-May 13

Exploration Calls to Assess Fit

May 14

Summer VIP Clients Announced

May 21

Agreements and Payments Due


Preparation - Get Connected & Clear

May 21-28

Strategy Session #1: Prioritization

May 28

Client Panel Meet & Greet


Project Period - Get Ahead

June 2-4

Client Kick-Off Meeting

June 7-11

Status Update Meeting

June 14-18

Status Update Meeting

June 21-25

Status Update Meeting

June 28-July 2

Combined SUM + Mid-Program Review

July 6-9

Status Update Meeting (optional)

July 12-16

Status Update Meeting

July 19-23

Status Update Meeting

July 26-30

Status Update Meeting

Aug 2-6

Status Update Meeting (optional)

Presentation to Clients Fri Aug 6


Planning - Get To It

Aug 9-13

Strategy Session #2: Implementation

(recommended but optional)

What Makes Our Interns Unique?


Work-Ready

Our interns, ages 19-29, HAVE PAID to go through 25-hours of pre-internship training a month before they even step a (virtual) foot into your organization! We help them sharpen their hard and soft skills, such as professionalism, communication, facilitation, presentation, listening, goal setting, time/task/wellness management, project planning/management, process improvement, troubleshooting/problem solving, business operations, marketing.


Purpose-Driven Project Consultants

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 meaningful ways. They are being trained as problem-solving project consultants prepared to take on significant professional responsibilities that add real value to your organization.


Supported

As part of their paid program, apart from the work and life readiness skills they get from the pre-internship training, participants are strongly supported by Visions Internships throughout the 10-week project period. Specifically, we provide them with weekly coaching calls, accountability structures, peer and professional support, as well as regular career and professional development training, to maximize both their growth and your satisfaction as a valued client.

Your Questions Answered

What is Visions Internships and how can you help my organization?


Visions Internships is a micro-consulting social enterprise providing modern-day internship solutions for purpose-driven young professionals and organizations alike. Our signature program, VIP, which stands for Visions Internships Program, runs 3 times per year and helps organizations forward their key short-term projects without having to find, train, or manage interns. We understand how important it is for you and your paid staff to stay focused on the urgent business matters of the day. As part of VIP, you can rest assured knowing your special projects are progressing with minimal time and effort required on your part.

How much time would our organization need to dedicate to the interns weekly?


A communication focal point(s) 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. Other communications would include email correspondence, direction-giving, and occasional mentoring. All clients also participate in a 90-minute Client Panel Meet & Greet leading up to the 10-week project period, a 60-minute Mid-Program Review, a 30-minute Presentation of Deliverables, a group debrief, and an optional second strategy session to identify and plan to implement your next steps.


What kinds of organizations do you serve?

We partner with socially and environmentally conscious organizations (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 for us also include those organizations wanting to develop their talent pool and/or internship infrastructure.

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. If a client desires some on-site work, it will be considered on a case by case basis.


How do I know if our organization is socially and/or environmentally conscious?

Does your organization help people or the planet in some intentional way? Specifically, does your organization address at least one of the 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (see UN SDGs)? If your organization is intending to pursue a UN SDG but is not currently, please email [email protected] to explore possibilities and next steps.

How much does it cost to become part of VIP? How do organizations pay? 

The cost to be part of VIP is $3,300 per 3-month project period. Organizations are invoiced by email to be paid (by credit, ACH, or check) within two weeks of the program start date. They have the option of 3 payments of $1,100 per month over 3 months or saving 10% by paying $3,000 upfront in full. You can reserve your spot in an upcoming seasonal program with an $1,100 nonrefundable deposit. Please speak with Amy if you have a payment concern. #PeopleOverProfit

What kinds of projects / roles does Visions Internships support?

We help with those important shorter-term special projects especially in the following 3 areas:

*Business Operations and Strategy (i.e. process documentation; HR/accounting/grant support; research and analysis; Corporate Social Responsibility)

*Programs/Events (planning, list/data management, outreach materials, follow-up)

*Marketing and Communications (i.e. website and funnel content and design; social media content and strategy; market research including surveys/interviews/focus groups)


Could we sign up for more than one VIP seasonal program? Is there a discount for repeat clients?

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 provide a 5% "Welcome Back Discount" on future services for repeat clients (within a year of completing the program). We also provide a 10% "Thank You Discount" for future services if an organization you refer becomes a VIP client.


What kinds of tech tools and software platforms and can the interns help us with?

Our interns are tech-savvy millennials and Gen Zs familiar with many tools and platforms like Zoom, Google/G Suite, Microsoft Suite, GrooveFunnels, Loom, Adobe Premiere Pro, Imovie, Canva, Asana, Slack, Calendly, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Quickbooks, and LivePlan. More importantly, our interns are “quick studies” and trained to learn quickly and troubleshoot.

Would we sign a contract with Visions Internships?

Yes, we would sign a 2-page agreement (via DocuSign) to specify the roles, responsibilities, and expectations between Visions Internships and your organization.


How many projects could we get done during VIP? How many intern hours per week over what period of time?

Your organization would get 1-3 projects done (depending on the scope of each) during VIP. You would have at least 15 hours of intern time dedicated to your organization each week for a 10-week project period (150+ hours) plus two customized strategy sessions.

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 to be considered for the upcoming program by April 29th, then schedule a time to speak with Amy to determine next steps. It’s that simple! We look forward to speaking with you.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

  • Socially and environmentally conscious organizations who support the idea of training young professionals

    

  • Seeking reliable, affordable project support

  • Ready to take action and get the outside help they need

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM NOT FOR?

  • Organizations with a negative social or environmental track record

  • Prefer to be involved in every aspect of every project

  • Not ready to tackle key projects with the right support

About the Founder

Amy Mosher Berry started Visions Internships to bridge the gap between young professionals seeking meaningful real-world experience and socially and environmentally conscious organizations in need of project support.


A dynamic and caring community development professional of 20+ years (including 10 years running her own consulting firm and 5 years as an adjunct professor), Amy makes it easy for your organization to get projects done AND multiply your impact by supporting the development of purpose-driven young professionals.


Amy holds an M.A. in Community Development and Planning from Clark University and a B.A. in Environmental Studies / Spanish from UVM.



Connect with Amy

Let Visions Internships Lighten Your Workload 

while building up today's young professionals


OUR UPCOMING SUMMER 2021 VIP HAS A LIMITED NUMBER OF SLOTS FOR CLIENT ORGANIZATIONS.

Submit your Interest Form by April 29th to get the conversation started!

SUBMIT Your Interest Form