Project Based InternAt — Casa de Amistad

Opportunity Summary 

Casa de Amistad is a community-based organization dedicated to empowering low-income and underserved students and their families through education, youth development, and family support services. Through culturally responsive programming, Casa de Amistad works to build strong, thriving communities and expand opportunities for youth and families. Casa de Amistad is seeking motivated and community-oriented interns to support its programs and operations. This internship provides hands-on experience in nonprofit work, education, and community engagement while contributing to meaningful impact in the local community.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

*Gain practical experience in nonprofit management and community development *Develop leadership, communication, and cross-cultural skills *Learn program design, implementation, and evaluation *Build relationships with community leaders and partner organizations *Collect and organize data from various sources, including surveys, case management systems, and external databases

Opportunity Training 

Interns would attend an orientation outlining their role and responsibilities, and receive ongoing support from the Director of Programs during their internship. All adults over 18 are required to do the Mandated Reporter Training as required by California, and also complete a Live Scan background check.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

n/a

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Please submit a resume and brief statement of interest to Director of Programs Corey Ford at volunteer@casadeamistad.org with the subject line “Internship Application – Casa de Amistad.” Call with questions at 858-356-4297.

Program 
Internship
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
90hours per placement
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing