Volunteer Program Intern Unpaid

Indianapolis, IN

IndyHumane is seeking a collaborative, energetic individual who is passionate about both animals and people to serve as our Volunteer Program Intern for Spring 2025. This intern will support the Volunteer and Camp Manager in key aspects of volunteer engagement, including maintaining and auditing the volunteer database, assisting with onboarding, and updating program materials. The role offers hands-on experience in volunteer coordination and nonprofit administration. 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Current college student 

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred 

  • 15-20 hours per week availability 

General responsibilities include: 

  • Audit and update Volunteer Management database. 

  • Send engagement communications to current and prospective volunteers. 

  • Develop and communicate a working knowledge of IndyHumane’s mission and services. 

  • Develop an understanding of departmental functions and volunteer support needs. 

  • Contribute ideas for improving processes or programs offered by volunteer department. 

  • Assist in planning and execution of volunteer onboarding process. 

  • Other duties and projects as assigned. 

 

Skills desired: 

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  • Excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation 

  • Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to represent IndyHumane in a professional manner 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and social media platforms 

  • Comfort and ease speaking with volunteers 

  • Familiarity with volunteer management best practices 

  • Good time-management skills 

  • Detail-oriented 

  • Ability to work in collaboration and independently 

  • Sensitive to confidential information 

  • Embrace diversity 

  • Love of animals 

Other details: 

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To apply: 

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: skohli@indyhumane.org 

 

 

 

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