Internship Opportunities

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About Good Neighbors
For the past thirty years, Good Neighbors has been on a mission to serve people, empower volunteers, and build relationships, following Jesus Christ's command to love our neighbors. We accomplish this mission through home repair. We want our communities to be filled with warm, safe, dry, and healthy homes. Yet, we realize that critical home repairs keep that vision from becoming a reality for many low-income homeowners in our communities. Good Neighbors tackles these repairs at no cost to the homeowner. We want to bring love and stability to the communities and families we serve in the name of Jesus, and we hope you'll join us in this mission through our summer internship program.

Internship Description
Good Neighbors offers a part-time, volunteer, summer internship to high school juniors and seniors. Students participating in this program will receive opportunities for personal development, hands-on job experience in an organizational setting, an exploration into the work of non-profits, and a chance to serve members in their community. This internship will last approximately eight weeks, from June – August. Interns should expect to work between 15-20 hours per week. Interns will work one-on-one with the Good Neighbor’s Internship Coordinators, who will guide them through their internship experience.

Intern Expectations and Responsibilities
Interns will complete a two-week orientation

Interns will start by spending two weeks getting to know the organization through hands-on learning. Interns are expected to shadow staff members from the various branches of the organization, attend meetings, offering thoughts and feedback on topics discussed. Interns are expected to participate in at least one group workday doing supervised home repair.

Interns will develop, complete, and present an internship project that supports Good Neighbors’ mission

During their two-week orientation, interns will create a project proposal that would positively contribute to the mission of Good Neighbors. Project proposals will be presented to and approved by Executive Director Harold Naylor and the Good Neighbors Internship Coordinators. Interns will be responsible for working with the GN Internship Coordinators to ensure their project is completed and presented to the Good Neighbors team before their internship ends.

Interns will help support Good Neighbors Youth Camps in June and July

Good Neighbors will oversee two weeklong, overnight youth camps in 2022. Interns should be ready to help assist in making these camps a success.

Interns will meet weekly with GN Internship Coordinators

Interns will meet weekly with the GN Internship Coordinators for progress updates and to reflect upon their work and experiences. GN Internship Coordinators will help interns manage tasks and time while also establishing future goals & timelines. These meetings are intended to benefit the interns allowing them to personalize their internship to get the most out of this experience. Students should expect to undergo an exit interview at the end of the program.

Internship Requirements and Qualifications

Applicants must be high school juniors and seniors (including rising juniors & newly graduated seniors)
Applicants must be able to commit 15-20 hours a week to this internship for approximately eight weeks (Successful applicants can discuss vacations and weekly schedules with the Internship Coordinators)
Applicants must provide transportation to/from the GN office and/or worksites.
Applicants must be willing to work independently and on a team.
Applicants must be willing to receive coaching and feedback.
Applicants should have good verbal and written communication skills.
Applicants should be prepared to work with people living in poverty and challenging life circumstances.
Ideal candidates will have a heart to serve underprivileged people.

Internship Benefits

Opportunities for personal development
Hands-on job experience in an organizational setting
Exploration into the work of non-profits
A chance to serve members of your community
A weekly, discretionary, stipend of $100.00 dependent upon completion of weekly responsibility and agreed upon schedule

To Apply
Please download and complete the application form.
All applications are due by April 30, 2022. Good Neighbors will contact applicants in May to schedule interviews. Successful applicants will begin their internship in June. Any internship or application questions can be directed to internship@goodneighborshr.org

Intern Highlights

Each year, we are pleased to have talented and generous people join us for a few months. From in-office assitance to on-site videography, each brings their heart, talent and desire to learn to the Good Neighbors team. Thank you all, for all you've done to make our lives richer because you gave of yourselves to us and those we serve everyday.

Hannah Plummer, photographer

"Twice a week, I’m up on roofs or in homes taking photos of the home repair our team does. I have the unique opportunity to meet with homeowners and take their portrait. Seeing the proud faces of homeowners who feel blessed to have a nonprofit like Good Neighbors be a part of their community, impacting families in need like them, is beautiful.

I call ahead and say, “this is a casual portrait, wear whatever makes you comfortable. I would like to photograph you in front of your home.” When I arrive, I see the steps they swept off, the flowers they planted, the outfits they took care to pick out, and absolute pride on their faces. Having the privilege of capturing that joy and thankfulness and memorializing how Good Neighbors has impacted not only their home, but their family, is remarkable.

My own capacity for thankfulness has been stretched. Working within a nonprofit and watching our team work hard to serve its community has been beyond edifying. I’ve learned how to work with others, engage professionally with team and community members, take on a role of accountability and be pushed to hone my photography abilities. I feel confident after my time with Good Neighbors that I’ll be a better creative problem-solver and a stronger communicator. I’m excited to continue my work with Good Neighbors, as well as looking for other nonprofits to work with or volunteer for in the future."

Jon Bruns, business and marketing analyst

"Part of my role was meeting homeowners and speaking firsthand with them about their lives, giving me new perspectives about not only owning a home, but also understanding that you never know what someone else may be going through. Connecting and learning from Good Neighbor homeowners will stick with me as I go on to face life's tough challenges.

I am grateful for the opportunity I had to be able to help Good Neighbors in financial aspects and benchmarking, as well as video capturing and promoting the good works of God through Good Neighbors. Furthermore, Good Neighbors has given me valuable experience to take with me as I finish my financial degree and obtain a job in the financial services field."