Office Interns

Every semester HELP offers internship opportunities in the areas of human resources, public relations, recruiting, training, marketing, graphic design, grant writing, finance, international development, and many other Major inclusive disciplines. HELP looks for motivated individuals that can work on their own as well as with others. HELP International looks for people willing to work hard on a variety of projects and tasks. HELP will work with your institution to set up a program if you choose to receive academic credit for your internship. Individuals applying to be interns should be willing to learn new skills and take initiative. While these internships are unpaid, our interns are rewarded by practical work experience, the opportunity to interact closely with the staff, and to further our social mission. Interested individuals can apply any time of year here. We typically work with office interns on a four month rotational basis, though some interns have continued working for 8-12 months. Depending on need, talent, and work performance, we sometimes will offer (1) paid work at the end of an internship, (2) scholarships that greatly reduce the cost of a summer program, or (3) favorable reference letters. These are all considered on a per case basis.

Current Office Interns

Ashley Holt

Ashley is a sophomore at Brigham Young University from Granite Bay, California. She is studying Public Health with a minor in International Development. Ashley became interested in development work at the age of 13 when she travelled to Zambia with Mothers Without Borders. That trip inspired a passion for social entrepreneurship that led Ashley to intern with HELP International today. Ashley loves exploring different places and cultures, and cannot wait to study abroad in Jerusalem next semester! Other hobbies include wakeboarding, dancing, reading, and skiing with her family. 

Jari Santos

Jari Santos grew up in different areas through-out the US, but claims Central Florida as her home. She is a senior studying Political Science at Brigham Young University–Idaho. Jari has a passion for volunteering, travel, culture, and new scenery. Throughout her student career she has volunteered with The Red Cross, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Services, elementary school tutoring programs, and women’s shelters. She also participated in a study tour throughout Meso America; and her most recent venture was an internship with the United Nations Information Centre in Pretoria, South Africa. She enjoys reading, hiking, trying new food, snorkeling, and SCUBA diving. 

Tiersha Whitmore

Tiersha grew up in a few different cities in Orange County, CA.  Some of the things Tiersha has accomplished in her life are being a two-time survivor of open-heart surgery, served an LDS mission in Knoxville, TN, and is in her senior year at Utah Valley University studying Community Health Education.  She has interned at United Way with the Welcome Baby program and has also done volunteer work with the Deseret Industries tying quilts and the Food and Care Coalition serving meals to those in need.  She is very involved with social media and loves to blog!  Tiersha has been married over a year and a half and looks forward to moving back to warm, southern CA when she and her husband graduate.  

Weipan Le

Born in Wuhan, China, Weipan came to the United States as a 2-year old baby. Growing up, Weipan has lived in various cities in Utah. Currently, he is a senior at Brigham Young University studying International Relations. He also finds science fascinating, and teaches labs for the Physics Department. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and has been able to utilize the language in New Zealand, where he served an LDS mission. He married his lovely wife over a year ago and both plan on spending time teaching English and engaging in humanitarian aid in mainland China and Peru after they graduate. After graduation, he also dreams of working in the State Dept, where he hopes to help combat human trafficking. He has a passion for dodgeball, spicy food, lateral thinking puzzles, outdoor adventures, and random trivia questions. 

Macey Christensen

Macey grew up in Plano, Texas until she was 14 and has been in Salt Lake City, Utah ever since.  She is currently a senior at the University of Utah studying Cultural Communications.  She has always been interested in health and food issues and spent almost 2 years working at Huntsman Cancer Hospital.  She has been the Associate Director for the largest student fundraiser at the University of Utah and loved being involved in government campaigns.  Macey graduates in December and hopes to be able to be an academic advisor at the college level.  She has been married for almost a year and has loved her time in Provo.  She loves to sing and perform.

Maren George

Maren George is a sophomore at BYU studying Exercise and Wellness with a minor in music. Originally from southern California, she loves the beach, warm weather, and sports. She traveled to Belize last summer with HELP, where she became interested in international development. She likes anything chocolate.