Volunteer Experience and Group Leader Intern (Fall)
About The Position
This internship offers a reciprocal opportunity designed to provide hands-on experience for the student while contributing meaningfully to the mission of PB414. This role is centered on leading and creating excellent experiences for volunteer groups, especially during our high-volume summer season. This experience is ideal for students interested in nonprofit leadership, communications, business, education, social work, ministry, or event management. Location: Primarily at Thrift Out (Springdale), but there could be occasional time at Beautiful Lives Bentonville, Beautiful Lives Fayetteville, or Beautiful Lives Siloam Springs. Schedule and time commitment: We are currently accepting applications for the fall internship terms. Flexible schedule of 5–15 hours per week Ideal start date: August 17 - to be determined upon acceptance of this offer Reports to: Thrift Out Volunteer Coordinator
Requirements
- Insight into nonprofit operations and volunteer management
- Hands-on leadership experience facilitating groups
- Opportunities to lead and take ownership of projects in a supportive, mentoring environment
- Practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Explore spiritual formation and personal development through provided e-courses, including Theology of Work and Metron Manager.
- Practice professional communication across departments and teams
- Exposure to an EOS-run workplace (Entrepreneurial Operating System)
- Working in a values-driven, redemptive organization focused on mission, impact, and sustainability
Nice To Haves
- Initial training/shadowing provided, with increasing independence over time
Responsibilities
- Help lead and facilitate volunteer groups
- Welcome groups and provide a clear, engaging orientation
- Communicate instructions, assign tasks, and keep groups on track
- Create a positive, organized, and mission-driven experience for each group
- Adapt as needed to group size, pace, and daily needs
- Assist with onboarding and volunteer experience
- Help ensure spaces and projects are prepared in advance of group arrivals
- Observe and identify ways to improve the volunteer experience
- Work alongside volunteers on tasks
- Reset and prepare spaces between volunteer groups
- Track attendance and note any key feedback, wins, or challenges
Benefits
- Receive all benefits of PB414 volunteers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
