VOA’s internship program was created with the goal of providing college students meaningful professional experience to accompany their career goals and aspirations while advancing the mission of VOA across the nation. The internship program provides students the opportunity to take on challenging projects to benefit their ambitions and impact the mission.

Our hope is to make this a win-win opportunity for both the students and VOA. Both in-person and remote opportunities are available.

INTERN TESTIMONIALS

Andrea, Meetings & Conference Intern

During my internship with VOA, I had the privilege of working alongside the Organizational Development team. They took me on an enriching journey to Nashville, TN, where I was exposed to the world of event planning and had a chance to develop my personal and professional skills. Through hands-on experience, I learned important leadership, time management, and adaptability skills. Collaborating with the team for three months leading up to the conference was particularly enlightening, as it allowed me to witness the meticulous planning and execution required for a successful event. Working alongside seasoned professionals, I gained valuable insights and practical knowledge that will undoubtedly shape my future career endeavors. This internship has been instrumental in broadening my horizons and expanding my network with others.

Matt, IT Intern

I had a wonderful internship experience at VOA this past summer. I was a member of the IT team and worked closely with both onsite and remote staff to ensure a quality user experience for our in-office employees. Some of the work I did over the summer included assisting with the creation of the new SharePoint website and helping resolve small IT issues affecting the onsite staff. What stood out to me the most about VOA was the environment and culture. I really enjoyed interacting with my coworkers and getting to know them. Another great aspect of VOA is how I felt invested in as an employee, and I was taught valuable skills that would prepare me for employment after graduation. I was thrilled to be invited back this fall to join the IT team full time as a Technical Support Specialist and am excited to continue my professional development at VOA.

Mina, Marketing & Communications Intern

I loved my internship experience at Volunteers of America because I got to support and learn more about housing, healthcare and other human services. I deeply enjoyed learning more about substance use disorder treatment programs and doing research into affordable housing and women’s rights for the internship in particular. Other highlights were visiting SAHF, an affordable housing nonprofit that represents VOA, as well as seeing real VOA affordable housing properties during the internship. Due to VOA’s expansive national reach, I had the privilege of visiting temporary housing facilities in my own community in eastern Washington after the internship. In all, the internship shaped my awareness and passion for human services, and it has shaped the  advocacy I have continued doing in promoting affordable housing and healthcare access now.