HOPE Services

Organization Description

Hope Services' mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities, as measured by eight indicators: personal development, self-determination, interpersonal relations, social inclusion, rights, emotional well-being, physical well-being, and material well-being.

Our long term vision is to help develop society's acceptance of people with disabilities through initiatives. We also hope to promote a common understanding that the world is a better place when people with disabilities are fully integrated and accepted in all aspects of our culture.

HOPE Services is the leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities in Silicon Valley. We serve more than 3,500 people and their families in six counties and provide a broad spectrum of service for infants through seniors such as children's services, day programs, staffing mental health services, community living services, and senior services.

Program Information

Accepting Interns: 

Hope Services is seeking interns to support the Hope Services Garden Club in Salinas, a fully inclusive school garden program that brings together Hope clients and staff, elementary school students with and without disabilities, and college students to learn and grow together through gardening.

Interns will assist with the development and facilitation of garden-related activities, support inclusive participation among students and program participants, and help maintain the garden space.

Responsibilities may include planning educational activities, assisting with planting and harvesting, supporting participants with varying abilities, and helping foster a collaborative and welcoming environment for all individuals involved.

This internship offers hands-on experience in inclusive community programming, disability support, and environmental education.

 

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • TB Test
  • Fingerprinting
Address 
744 La Guardia St.
Suite B
Salinas, CA 93905
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
Name
Kirsten Jensen
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Phone
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Email

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Employment, Media, and Community Connections Program CHHS Ongoing Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Program(s) 
CHHS
CHHS Pre Placement
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population, People Experiencing Disability, People Experiencing Material Poverty
Focus Area(s)
Education, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Health & Medicine, Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems
Additional Focus Area(s)
Skill Development, Disability Support Services, Wellness Education Programs
Hours of operation 

8-4 M-F

Additional site tags 
Social work, Disabilities, advocacy, Non Profit Administration, Community Health, garden
Maximum students 
6