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Internship- Volunteer Services
Job Location:
Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Are you looking to make a positive impact in the community while gaining valuable professional experience
Are you interested in nonprofit work volunteer management community engagement or event coordination
The Rescue Missions Volunteer Services team has an unpaid internship opportunity for you!
The Rescue Mission is seeking a Volunteer Services Intern for Fall 2026 to support our Volunteer Services department during the busy holiday season. This is an unpaid internship designed to provide hands-on experience in nonprofit administration volunteer coordination community engagement and event planning.
The Volunteer Services Intern will assist with volunteer coordination holiday-focused events and activities donation organization and administrative support. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized dependable compassionate and interested in supporting meaningful work in the community.
Internship Responsibilities:
Answering the holiday phone line including recording meal orders gift donations and volunteer registrations
Assisting with processing volunteer applications
Maintaining volunteer sign-up lists for holiday events
Assisting with holiday client gift preparation
Delivering items to programs on the main campus
Sorting and organizing donations received
Assisting with inventory of holiday supplies
Interacting with volunteers and helping support volunteer events
Providing general administrative support to the Volunteer Services department
Supporting the Rescue Missions mission values and safety expectations
Schedule:
This internship is available from late September through the end of the semester with the possibility of extending through December based on department need and intern availability.
Administrative hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The schedule is flexible within those administrative hours.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Current college student preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills
Detail-oriented with exceptional time management skills
Computer knowledge required especially Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to work independently and within a team
Flexible and able to multitask
Strong organizational skills
Customer service oriented and comfortable interacting with volunteers donors staff and the public
Passion for the mission and vision of the organization
Sensitivity and compassion toward those served by the organization including individuals experiencing homelessness or other barriers
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
About the Rescue Mission:
The Rescue Mission Alliance strives to share hope end hunger and homelessness change lives and strengthen communities one person at a time. We operate in the communities of Syracuse Auburn and Binghamton with programs tailored to each community. We invite you to come join our Rescue Mission family!
***This is an unpaid Volunteer Services internship opportunity.***
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Questions on giving, volunteering, advocacy and more, your feedback matters to us! With the mission statement “helping hurting people in Jesus’ name,” the Rescue Mission of Roanoke is a comprehensive crisis intervention center for men, women, and children. We of ... View more
