Every voice matters in the fight against gun violence. Whether you want to share your story, volunteer your time, or start a chapter in your community, there are many meaningful ways to get involved and create positive change.
The One Shot, One Story (OSOS) internship will be an 8-week program, with five sessions from June 17th to August 5th. Recordings will be sent out after each meeting and sessions will be flexible to each intern’s schedule! This internship is an excellent opportunity for those interested in law, politics, public service, and gun violence prevention.
Application Due: June 10th, 2026 11:59pm
Gun violence is one of the most urgent issues facing our generation. This is an opportunity to take action.
We are a registered 501(c)(3) organization that can approve volunteer hours to help you meet your community service requirements and offer President’s Volunteer Service Awards once they resume.
End the internship with a capstone project in your state/city that produces tangible impact—exactly the kind of initiative that helps you stand out for college & careers.
Your work connects to a national platform, giving your local work national reach & credibility while building connections for mentorship and long-term work within OSOS.
Interns will be fully equipped to take on leadership roles on the OSOS National Team through our inaugural fellows program or as a Chapter Founder & Leader.
Meet with and lobby real legislators, research current gun violence prevention policies, host phone banking and tabling events, and build campaigns that deliver real impact.
Write compelling op-eds, manage and contribute to the OSOS blog, and help run the OSOS podcast—sharing deep insights and stories from victims and industry experts.
Manage social media campaigns, develop graphic design skills, amplify victims’ stories, scale our message to a national audience, apply for government grants, and host fundraising events to raise money for victims’ families and free gun lock distributions.
Join our volunteer community to create tangible change through storytelling, advocacy, and community action.
Not at all! We welcome people of all experience levels. We provide training and support to help you develop your advocacy skills.
Yes, you have complete control over how much you share and can choose to remain anonymous while still making an impact.
We have opportunities for various time commitments, from a few hours a month to more intensive involvement. You choose what works for you.
You can help us start one! We provide comprehensive support for establishing new chapters, including training and initial funding.