Organization Description Our mission at United Way Monterey County is to engage the community and focus resources to improve lives in Monterey County. We hope to build a healthy, secure community by engaging concerned and caring people. Our core values are leadership, integrity, responsiveness, inclusiveness, and excellence. Our overall goal is to advance the common good through our commitment to four priority areas: meeting basic needs, increasing self sufficiency, developing successful kids and families, and moving people from crisis to stability.
UWMC's business model capitalizes on our proven ability to bring together diverse segments of the community - business, government, nonprofits, and faith based groups- to focus on specific issues. Together, we'll tackle issues with a sustained, multi-faceted approach that has proven successful across the country. We all have a stake and a part to play. The results will be visible change and long-term impact.
Program Information Services include:
- 2-1-1, a clearinghouse of information for local health and human services
- FamilyWize Free Prescription Drug Discount Card
- Stuff the Bus, which provides free school supplies for homeless children
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, which provides free tax prep for low-wage workers
- Volunteer Center, linking people to organizations for community services
CHHS student will support Collective Impact work around Affordable Housing, Early Care and Education and Asset Building. OR working specifically on 2-1-1 Monterey CountyAs a team member of United Way Monterey County, the student will have the opportunity to work internally with non-profit professionals on various events and programs. The student will also have opportunities to collaborate with community partners in a variety of human service agencies.
An ideal intern candidate will have prior experience in volunteering, office operations, and project assisting; strong verbal, written and oral communication skills; ability and willingness to learn, adapt, and grow; ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive work relationships with staff, volunteers and persons contacted in the course of work.
Interns may also work out of the Salinas office:
307 S. Main St