Mission Statement
To involve young people in addressing poverty in their community
Overview
The Shared Blessings Internship Program will consist of 4-5 students between the ages of 16-19. The Shared Blessings Internship Program will teach students to serve through hands on training and leadership opportunities. Along with opportunities for service, the program will seek to educate students on the causes, scope, and solutions to poverty. Students will have opportunities to learn leadership skills by helping plan events and leading groups of volunteers. Students will be involved in every aspect of the ministry including direct service, building maintenance, fundraising, and volunteer recruiting. This is a paid internship. Students will receive around $1000 during the course of the program.
Requirements
We Are Looking for the Following Qualities in our Interns:
- A compassion towards those in need
- A willingness to serve
- A willingness to learn
- 16 years old and up
Time Frame
May 28 – August 3 at our Back-To-School Bash (Serve 8 of those 10 weeks)
Schedule
Mon – Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – (20 hours/week)
Commitment
128 of the 160 hours. Must be able to be here the week of May 28 for orientation, Back-To-School Bash (August 3), and 1 of our 2 block parties (June 1 or July 13).
Work Scope
The first week will be training and orientation – getting to know the ministry and the different roles students will serve in throughout the summer. Students will serve in every aspect of Shared Blessings – clothing store, front desk, food pantry, nutrition club, rebuilding together, and habitat for humanity. Interns will spend at least one day during the term working for other ministries in the area such as Hope House, Good Samaritan, and soup kitchens. Summer interns will play a large role in delivering Nutrition Club bags, working at the Golf Tournament, planning and executing a Block Party, and planning and running the Back-to-School Bash.
Application Process
Application process is open to any students ages 16-19. Application process will run from April 1 – May 11. Final approval will be from Executive Staff and Board of Directors.
Leadership
Internship program will be overseen by Executive Director, Scott Walker and Director of Operations, Tina Adams.
Priority Areas
A. Nutrition Club
B. Food Room
C. Back-To-School Bash
D. Block Party
E. Building Maintenance
F. Warehouse
G. Golf Tournament
H. Helping Clients/Front Desk
I. Clothing Room
J. Rebuilding Together
K. Habitat for Humanity
L. Hope House
To apply, please download the form by clicking the button below.