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Internship Opportunities
Our Fall 2026 internships are now closed.
We'll reopen applications for Spring 2027 in January.
Here's what we typically offer; if one of these interests you, send us a note through this form and we'll let you know when applications open.
Position Overview
Uplift of Rural Iowa is seeking a motivated student volunteer intern to support community-focused initiatives that strengthen children, families, and community connections in the Lamoni area.
Key Responsibilities
Work directly with local youth during weekly programming.
Facilitate activity stations and engage positively with participants.
Support program leaders and assist wherever needed throughout the evening.
Model reliability, inclusion, and positive youth development practices.
Opportunity to pursue Registered Youth Worker credentials through Community of Christ.
Ideal Candidate
Education, Social Work, Counseling, Coaching, Ministry, or related helping professions.
What You Will Gain
Hands-on nonprofit experience, professional networking opportunities, meaningful community impact, and portfolio-ready work products.
Position Overview
Uplift of Rural Iowa is seeking a motivated student volunteer intern to support community-focused initiatives that strengthen children, families, and community connections in the Lamoni area.
Key Responsibilities
Research local early childhood resources, services, and providers in the Lamoni area.
Contact organizations to verify services, costs, eligibility requirements, and contact information.
Create a practical, easy-to-use Parent Resource Guide for families with children under age 5.
Write content in plain language that is accessible to busy, overwhelmed parents.
Present a polished final guide suitable for public distribution.
Ideal Candidate
Education, Social Work, Public Health, English, or related fields.
What You Will Gain
Hands-on nonprofit experience, professional networking opportunities, meaningful community impact, and portfolio-ready work products.
Position Overview
Uplift of Rural Iowa is seeking a motivated student volunteer intern to support community-focused initiatives that strengthen children, families, and community connections in the Lamoni area.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with planning and coordinating a community resource event for families.
Conduct outreach to community partners and local organizations.
Support marketing and promotion efforts across campus and the community.
Assist with event logistics, volunteer coordination, and day-of operations.
Document outcomes and partnership opportunities following the event.
Ideal Candidate
Communications, Marketing, Education, Business, or students who enjoy organizing people.
What You Will Gain
Hands-on nonprofit experience, professional networking opportunities, meaningful community impact, and portfolio-ready work products.
Position Overview
Uplift of Rural Iowa is seeking a motivated student volunteer intern to support community-focused initiatives that strengthen children, families, and community connections in the Lamoni area.
Key Responsibilities
Design simple intake, registration, and feedback tools.
Organize and manage program data in spreadsheets or databases.
Support analysis of program outcomes and participant feedback.
Create short summaries and reports to communicate impact to stakeholders and funders.
Assist with continuous improvement recommendations based on collected data.
Ideal Candidate
Data Science, Statistics, Public Health, Business, or related fields.
What You Will Gain
Hands-on nonprofit experience, professional networking opportunities, meaningful community impact, and portfolio-ready work products.
