why intern?
dis/connect interns become community tech leaders as they direct workshops, model digital wellness, and support others on their tech journeys. dis/connect interns build leadership skills, empathy, communication skills, accountability, and independence, all of which contribute to academic and professional success.
after a full year of training, interns become dis/connect ambassadors, able to lead not just peers, but also younger and older audiences. ambassadors utilize their influence to help others across their families, schools, local organizations, and communities gain awareness, develop better tech habits, and make the tech choices that serve them best.
why dis/connect?
if you've struggled with social media and scrolling...
if you've noticed that everyone around you is looking at their phones instead of talking to one another...
if you've realized you don't feel as connected to family, friends, teachers, and classmates...
and you want to make a difference in your own life and the lives of others...
consider joining the dis/connect internship program and
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develop digital wellness for a lifetime
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prioritize mental health and wellbeing
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facilitate discussions and speak with confidence
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plan, execute, and manage projects
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explore tech-free hobbies and handicrafts
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add to college applications and resumes
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get paid for your time and work
Abbey, a junior in high school, is interested in psychology and mental health and loves to gain new perspectives of the world through travel. She became involved with dis/connect because she wanted a better understanding of the relationship between technology and mental health. She hopes to be able to share her experiences with others to spread awareness of digital wellness.
Abbey, ambassador
Neva, a junior in high school, loves volunteering and giving back to her community, as well as spending time outside in nature. Neva is involved with dis/connect because its programs have helped her understand her relationship to her phone, improving her mental health and allowing her to cultivate stronger relationships with friends. Neva wants to share her new insights with others. She hopes to help others learn tech hygiene and mitigate their own harm reduction, recognizing that phones aren’t bad, but that good habits are essential.
Neva, ambassador
Gabbi, a sophomore in high school, loves to learn new things and help others. Gabbi joined dis/connect so that she can become more in tune with herself, her peers, and Christ. She also hopes that through what she learns in dis/connect she can help other teens learn more about their relationship with their phones. Through dis/connect Gabbi has learned that her relationship with her phone is not something she needs to get rid of, but something she needs to have more control over.
Gabbi, ambassador
Ethan is a sophomore in high school and loves to serve people around him and connect with others. Ethan is involved in dis/connect because of its positive community and how he learns to be more present with the people around him. He hopes to help others manage their relationship with their phone and build habits to make that relationship positive.
Ethan, ambassador
to reset their relationships with their phones.
using the power of peer support, we inspire teens
how to apply
Details for the '25 / '26 Cohort to come soon!