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Ongoing and short-term internships (volunteer, stipended or paid) to build volunteer management skills while supporting an actul volunteer program. Scroll down to see international opportunities. Also check our jobs listings.

Last posting 29 July 2009

USA

Free Arts NYC
Volunteer Coordination Internship
Free Arts NYC is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing under-served children and families with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them to foster the self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential. The Volunteer Coordination Intern will support the department in outreach, recruitment, and management of the volunteer pool. For more info, and to apply please visit: http://www.freeartsnyc.org/about/joblistings.asp
Removal Date: July 31 2010

Best Friends Animal Society
Virtual Position, Community Programs & Services Volunteer Department
Best Friends Animal Society, the nation's largest no-kill animal sanctuary with international outreach programs, seeks a nonpaid intern to join our Community Programs & Services Volunteer Department. In this role, you will work virtually from your home or school on a flexible schedule to support education, animal care, and fundraising volunteers around the US and in other countries. A personal email and regular access to the Internet are a must, as well as a professional demeanor, a creative mind, team spirit, and attention to detail. For more information, email Tiffani Hill, CVA, CEL at tiffanih@bestfriends.org.
Removal Date: December 20, 2009

Samaritan House
Atlanta, GA
Samaritan House of Atlanta is seeking an intern to volunteer 2 or 3 days weekly at Cafe 458 assisting with the kitchen management of volunteers as they prepare lunch Monday through Friday for homeless men and women in our program. Needed 9:00 to 2:00, experience in a restaurant is helpful. Contact: adsmith@samhouse.org, (404) 446-4680.
Removal Date: May 15 2010

Volunteer Co-ordinator
Mike's Dog House
Jacksonville, FL
Unpaid volunteer co-ordinator needed for animal welfare organization. Duties will be to recruit and manage volunteers for fundraising and awareness. Conatct Goldie at gbarrett@mikesdoghouse.org

Internship
Sunrise of West Babylon
Babylon, New York
To work hand in hand with volunteer cordinator on activities for residents. Duties also include work on special events, computer work, etc. For details please contact
Lisa Giordano, Activities and Volunteer Coordinator, at westbabylon.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com. Sunrise of West Babylon, 580 Montauk Hwy W. Babylon, NY 11704. Phone (631) 422-8500.
Removal date February 2010

Coordinator of Volunteers/Unpaid Workers
Unpaid internship; flexible scheduling. Manage volunteering, service learning, community service, job skill assessment, job trials, and job shadows with adults and/or youth. Choose any or all: recruit, train, supervise, and recognize unpaid staff; keep records; analyze and report on accomplishments. See http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/index.jsp? l=43055&k=mental+health+america for detailed position descriptions.
Removal date January 10, 2010

Volunteer Management Internship
Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation
Washington state
Semester or year-long unpaid internship opportunity available in volunteer management. Interns gain valuable experience in volunteer management and non profit organizations. www.starlight-washington.org. For more information, please contact Starlight Starbright Washington State, 425.861.7827 ext 104.
Ongoing

Executive Director
WellPetUSA, Inc.
Volunteer role--excellent learning opportunity for the right person. Engage in relationships at all levels while fulfilling the mission and vision of the organization. Specific Duties: Engage volunteers at the board and management levels to provide timely and quality information on behalf of the organization; work with current board and advisory council members on candidate recruitment and retention; develop national, regional and local relationships with pet welfare organizations; in concert with the Associate Deputy Executive Directors of Volunteer Management, maintain a flow of potential candidates for management and senior level volunteer positions; manage the senior volunteer management staff; manage the operational budget; provide oversight and continuity for The Meow Bow Wow Fund; make recommendations to the board on operational and management issues; attend quarterly board meetings via teleconference. Resources to support this role: mentoring program (from the Board of Directors); paid training, volunteer management staff; intern (from the Internship Program). Submit a letter of inquiry and resume to: WellPetUSA, Inc., Executive Director Search, by fax 267-604-0247 or email edsearch@wellpetusa.org

Program Intern, Summer Foundations
New Leaders for New Schools
www.nlns.org

New Leaders for New Schools seeks six to eight individuals to serve as Program Interns during Summer Foundations institute. Foundations is a five-week training program designed to equip residents with knowledge and skills necessary to successfully lead and manage an urban public school. Please visit our website: www./tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers

Volunteer Coordinator
Ethos
Boston, Massachusetts
Work with the Volunteer Program Manager to develop and create new and innovative volunteer opportunities at an elder services agency.
Contact: Lynn M. Santiago-Calling, 617-522-6700, Ext. 323, or e-mail: lcalling@ethocare.org
Ongoing

Volunteer Coordinator
Ride Partners Volunteer Transportation Program for Older and Disabled Adults (part of Partners In Care)
Severna Park, Maryland

Semester or year-long paid internship opportunity available as volunteer coordinator for Ride Partners. Intern gains valuable experience in volunteer management, transportation for older and disabled adults, and program administration.
Contact: For more information, please contact Partners In Care, 410-544-4800.
Ongoing

ClubRIF Coordinator
Newark Reading Is Fundamental,
Newark, New Jersey
Provide leadership for a national pilot project of Reading Is Fundamental linking service learning with literacy.
Contact: William "Chip" Madsen, Director, 973-484-0142
Ongoing

Volunteer Management Intern
Hospice of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ongoing unpaid internships available in Program Administration. Interns receive mentoring and invaluable work experience including recruitment, training, and supporting hospice volunteers working in a non-profit home healthcare setting.
Contact: Elayne Aion, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources, 215-581-2360 or EAion@VNAPhilly.org.
Ongoing

Arts/Community Organizing
Earth Celebrations
New York, New York
Assist with creative projects, research, outreach, community organizing, theatrical pageant and arts. Learn community organizing and event production. Conduct neighborhood community outreach and research. Design and create puppets, for pageants.
Contact: Earth Celebrations, 638 East 6th Street, New York, NY 10009, (212) 777-7969, e-mail: mail@earthcelebrations.com
Ongoing

Volunteer-Community Outreach Intern
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Gateway Area Chapter
St. Louis, Missouri
The Volunteer Community Outreach Intern will work with the Volunteer Community Outreach Department to administer the 1,200 plus volunteers the agency utilizes. The intern will assist with the recruitment, screening, and administration of the volunteer processes. Additional duties include the planning and execution of volunteer recognition programs, writing elements for the volunteer newsletter, and the management of volunteers throughout the event season. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the National MS Society in attention to:
Amanda Haught, Volunteer-Community Outreach Coordinator
1867 Lackland Hill Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63146
email: amanda.haught@gatewaymssociety.org
fax: (314) 781-1440

Researcher
The Points of Light Foundation is seeking a volunteer for a 15-20 hour per week position to work with the Manager, Corporate Volunteer Council Development & Knowledge Management to conduct research, collect input and analyze data; and write and develop special topic reports/papers on workplace volunteer programs to be published by the Points of Light for the business audience. In addition, the volunteer Researcher will assist staff with assembling effective-practices in workplace volunteerism for inclusion on our website. Details at http://www.pointsoflight.org/about/careers_V000103.cfm.
Interested applicants should send resume w/cover letter referencing position #V0001-03 to POLF/HR, 1400 I Street, NW, Suite 800, WDC 20005; fax 202/729-3225; or email: resumes@pointsoflight.org. (reference position # in subject line and attach word document). We thank you for your interest in POLF, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please. EOE.

Program Assistant Internship
Women In Community Service (WICS)
Kansas City, Missouri
Program Assistant Interns will have the opportunity to learn about volunteer management while assisting with a mentoring program which provides support for young women facing multiple barriers to success.
Contact: For more information, contact Alison Admire, Program Specialist, 1100 Main Street, Ste 1010, Kansas City, MO 64105, wicsheartland@aol.com or call 1-800-876-9427.
Ongoing

Internship Experience
The Health Trust
San Jose, California
The Health Trust's Meals On Wheels program offers an unpaid internship in the area of volunteer management. The intern will work directly with the Director of Meals On Wheels and the Manager of Volunteer Services to recruit and support the volunteer program. Volunteers bring hot meals to the doorsteps of homebound seniors and disabled adults between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Contact: elizabeths@healthtrust.org

Volunteer Coordinator
Sports and Arts In Schools Foundation
Long Island City, New York
Responsible for recruitment, placement, training, retention and record keeping of our volunteer tutors/mentors. Please submit a resume via email.
Contact: Johanna De Jesus, JohannaDeJesus@aol.com Program Director, I.S. 125Q Champions Academics, Sports and Arts Club--Room 312-A
46-02 47th Avenue, Woodside, New York 11377

Eden Alternative Intern
Elim Care Center
Fargo, North Dakota
Empower Residents and others to volunteer! Working with volunteer program in SNF/Asst.Living. Plants, animals, and kids help combat loneliness, helplessness, and boredom with companionship, giving care, and spontaneity.
Contact: Mr.Y.P.Girdhar, Owner & CEO, "Vishal House"
11-5-411(new MC 293), Red Hills, Hyderabad - 500 004
Andhra Pradesh, India, Ph No.s 91-40-23390882, 91-40-55788232, Mobitel 91-40-5506957, cell 91-40-9848060957

Friends of the Kennedy Center/Volunteer Management Intern
The Kennedy Center
Washington, DC
The Friends of the Kennedy Center represents 550 volunteers who serve in many capacities. The intern gains experience in recruiting, training, and supervising volunteer. Stipend of $800 per month provided. Contact: Jennifer Schmidt, Internship Program Coordinator Kennedy Center Washington, DC 20566 Phone: (202) 416-8821 Fax: (202) 416-8853 JLSchmidt@kennedy-center.org http://www.kennedy-center.org/vilarinstitute/internships

Volunteer Management - Rising Stars Intern
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Portland, Oregon
Serves as a key link in communication with youth volunteers, assists with coordination of volunteers at special events, and execution of the Rising Star program. Complete description at www.omsi.edu. Contact: Helen Edwards, Recruiter, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

OUTSIDE USA

Intern
Track of the Tiger
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Our organization has been operating in the tourism industry for over 20 years. We are seeking a young, confident and enthusiastic intern to assist in the running of outdoor activities, team building, community projects, English-camps and special events. Contact us at stuart@track-of-the-tiger.com.
Ongoing

Volunteer Coordinator
Paititi Volunteers
Pilcopat, Peru (Cultural section of Manu Biosphere Reserve)
The primary objective of the project is to support the local education system and increase the standard of living in these communities. Duties: The volunteer coordinator will be in charge of recruiting volunteers, coordinating volunteer activities and maintaining and developing relationships with communities and other NGOs or projects in the area. Requirements: Fluency in English and Spanish. Be capable of working, living and running the daily activities of the program on his/her own, as well as being able to listen, cooperate and share with the volunteers, communities and the administration. Minimum time commitment is 1 to 2 years. Start date end of November 2007. Volunteer position. For more information please email contactos@paititiperu.com or visit our website at www.paititiperu.com/volunteering.htm

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