Intern, Equity & Youth Programs

Kids Help Phone • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you motivated by the chance to help ensure all young people in Canada can access mental health support and Feel Out Loud? Kids Help Phone (KHP) is Canada’s Unlock The Hope Youth Charity. We’re the first and Canada's only national 24/7, free, confidential, and multilingual e-mental health service for youth and a global leader in innovation for youth and their well-being. We’re seeking a Full-Time, 16-Weeks intern to join the Service Programs team to help give more young people’s feelings a place to go. Reporting to the Manager, Equity Youth Programs, the intern will support the growth and success of our Equity Programs volunteer initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in volunteer engagement, program coordination, workshop facilitation, community building, community outreach, in-person event support, and stakeholder communication. The successful candidate will help strengthen the volunteer experience across several national programs while contributing to initiatives that support Black, newcomer, and equity-deserving youth. This internship is ideal for a student interested in community outreach, volunteer coordination, and community building, and who is eager to contribute to a growing national initiative focused on improving the volunteer journey and supporting youth-centered programming. It’ll take courage, collaboration, innovation, resilience and trust. If you’re interested in transforming e-mental health solutions with KHP, you can explore this opportunity today! Start Date: Tuesday September 8th, 2026

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Social Sciences, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Communications, Social Work, Psychology, Business, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Interest in volunteer management, youth engagement, equity initiatives, and community development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft 365 applications is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Slack, or volunteer management platforms is considered an asset.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and engagement activities.
• Coordinate volunteer communications, check-ins, and recognition initiatives.
• Help foster an active and inclusive volunteer community through digital engagement platforms.
• Maintain volunteer records and track participation using internal systems.
• Assist with the development and coordination of new volunteer opportunities and programs.
• Collaborate with the Equity Programs team on projects that enhance the volunteer experience and program impact.

Benefits

• Gain practical experience in volunteer engagement and relationship management.
• Develop skills in program coordination, stakeholder communication, and community outreach.
• Learn how national youth-focused programs are designed, delivered, and evaluated.
• Build experience using engagement and tracking tools, including Salesforce and Slack.
• Strengthening project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Contribute to initiatives that create meaningful opportunities and support for young people across Canada.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree