Volunteer Program Assistant Internship
Save The Bay, Inc. —
Providence, RI
Position: Volunteer Program Assistant Internship
Reports To: Volunteer & Internship Manager
Location: Save The Bay Center, Providence, RI
Dates: Summer 2013 This internship is offered year round. Academic year preference given to students who can serve two semesters.
Summary of Position:
Save The Bay has a robust volunteer program, working with over 2,100 volunteers annually in a variety of capacities. Volunteers contribute an average of 10,000 hours of service to the organization each year. A career in volunteer management is truly a career in human resources, marketing, event management, community outreach and more! An internship in the volunteer program will provide students with the skills to organize events, manage & recognize volunteers, promote volunteer opportunities and internships, oversee outreach projects and events, manage individual volunteer programs, and coordinate efforts with a diverse staff.
The position will serve as an assistant to the Volunteer Manager and Administrative team working on Save The Bays various volunteer events and programs. The intern will assist with the planning and implementation of the CVS/Caremark Charity Classic, Save The Bay Swim, Earth Day, Shoreline & Community Cleanups, Storm Drain Markings, Internships and other events. This internship will also assist with the general day-to-day administrative support that is required to keep a volunteer program at a non-profit running.
Compensation:
Save The Bay Internships are unpaid. Save The Bay will work with your school to receive credit for your internship. All Save The Bay Interns are also required to work at the Save The Bay Swim. You will need to be available on Saturday, July 20 from 7 am to 2 pm.
To Apply:
Interested students are asked to fill out the Internship Application found on the Save The Bay website at www.savebay.org. Save The Bay also requires a letter of intent (cover letter), resume, and the contact information for two references. Please be sure that these items are attached with the application. All items will be considered when choosing candidates to interview.
Applications for internships can be submitted to Save The Bay offices by mail to
Save The Bay
Attn: Internship Manager
100 Save The Bay Drive
Providence, RI 02905
Or email shessler@savebay.org
Applications will be accepted and positions filled on an on-going basis. Once a candidate is selected for the position, they will be notified by telephone and a confirmation letter will be sent by mail. If you are not selected for an internship, Save The Bay encourages you to volunteer with us and apply again in the future.