Community Service Learning Center
Nonprofit Internships
The CSLC receives internship notices from non profit organizations on a regular basis. Opportunities will be posted here as they are received. Additional internships can be found on http://www.gvsu.edu/lakerjobs/.
These opportunities are arranged by the date they are posted, with the most recent at the top.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is currently seeking undergraduate and graduate students who believe in the organization’s mission for summer internships in our New York City and Washington, DC offices. Please see the internship opportunities listed below. All internship applications are due on March 26th. All internships listed below will be paid at a minimum rate of $10/hour or can be completed in conjunction with a school credit program. Questions about the internships can be directed to Jennifer Yarger 616.774.7005 ext. 3148 or YargerJ@PPWNM.ORG
Breakthrough Believers Recovery and Healing Services
Breakthrough Believers Recovery and Healing Service (dba) BBRHC began in September of 2009. Our full-time volunteer Program Director has put in more than 7,000 hours of professional service volunteer time since 2009. In 2012 we are hoping to hire an executive director for our organization. Our organization has grown tremendously since we began and one volunteer cannot continue to handle everything on their own. We graciously accept donations of certain in-kind, professional services. If you are a service professional in any of the following areas please contact us: grant writers, therapist, social workers, CAC-certified addiction counselors, counselors, web programmers, interns, CO-OP, practicum, program coordinators, office assistant/administration, van drivers, medical billing and coding, and accountant. You can also volunteer your non-professional services by helping in many ways including serving on a committee, the board, intake coordinators, administrative services, team leaders, mentors and in many other ways.
Contact: Pamela Duvall-Bateman
Email: duvallbp@mail.gvsu.edu
Phone: 231-563-0558
Mail: 49 Gold Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Website: www.bbrhc.community.officelive.com
Northwest Food Pantry - Holiday Program Facilitator Intern
10-15 hours per week, unpaid, fall semester
This internship will be at Northwest Food Pantry and will be a minimum of 10 hours per week on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the day. The intern will oversee and facilitate the Holiday Giving Network at the pantry which involves coordinating volunteers, interviewing clients and processing applications, and project based management. This is a terrific opportunity for resume building. Additional responsibilities involve general pantry assistance including interaction with pantry participants and volunteers. Not necessary but beneficial if intern has a Spanish major or minor and can translate for pantry clients.
Contact: Sarah Boluyt
Phone: 616-451-4036
Access of West Michigan - Hunger and Poverty Intern
10-15 hours per week, unpaid, fall semester
This internship will be within the Hunger Response and Poverty Education programs at Access of West Michigan. The intern will have opportunity to assist in programming and facilitating the County Wide Food Drive and the Holiday Giving Network, will help with poverty simulations, and will have the opportunity to spend time assisting in Kent County pantries working with Food Stamp Outreach and engaging with the issue of food insecurity and local hunger. This internship has opportunity for creativity and innovation as we would like an intern to spearhead a project of their choice to implement during their time with us based on our program needs.
Contact: Emma Rosauer, Hunger Response Director-Access of West Michigan
Phone: 616-774-2175 x5
Mail: 2850 Kalamazoo SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49560
Website: www.AccessOfWestMichigan.org
Eastown Community Association
The Eastown Community Association is currently taking applications to fill multiple unpaid student intern positions. The ECA is looking for students interested in gaining valuable experience in the non-profit/community development area. Intern projects will include, but are not limited to: Grant writing and research, coordinating events, fundraising, social media management, webpage design, marketing/advertisin, and communications. If you are interested in any of the internship opportunities please send your resume and a brief cover letter stating "Why" you are applying for the position. This opportunity can be used to receive academic credit, as well.
Contact: Corey Yunke, Community Organizer-Eastown Community Association
Email: corey.eastown@gmail.com
Phone: 616.451.3025
Mail: 415 Ethel Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Website: www.eastown.org
Family Futures
Family Futures is a nonprofit organization located downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Riverview Center. For more than seventeen years, Family Futures has worked to support families and to shape a community that protects children from child abuse and neglect. Read about their internship opportunities here.
Habitat for Humanity of Kent County
West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) - BetterBuildings for Michigan Outreach Specialist Intern
BetterBuildings for Michigan is a program of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth (DELEG) which seeks to distribute energy efficiency-focused, federal stimulus dollars to assist residential property owners in achieving meaningful and immediate gains in energy-efficient housing. The West Michigan Environmental Action Council has partnered with the City of Grand Rapids to introduce the program to 1500+ homes in the City of Grand Rapids during the in the fall of 2011 and early 2012. The implementation of the program will employ highly focused and organized outreach efforts directly the targeted sweep neighborhoods.
Bethany Christian Services-
PARA (Programs Assisting Refugee Acculturation) Fund Development Intern
The main focus of this internship is event management. You will get hands-on experience with planning our two largest fundraisers—Stride & Ride (walk-a-thon) and the annual Art Auction. In addition to event management, there will be many opportunities to learn the facets of fund development, including donor cultivation and engagement. Qualifications include experience with event planning, willingness to submit to a background check, excellent organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Must be available 10-15 hours a week. Hours are flexible, this is an unpaid position, and course credit is available. To apply, please send resume to Joi Dupler at jdupler@bethany.org.
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