Category: Community Focus Internship Hosts

Washington Regional Senior Support in Action connects socially isolated seniors in Benton and Washington counties to their community through volunteer support. Since 1996, Senior Support in Action has provided non-medical services to support the health and well-being of seniors in need. Through the use of compassionate volunteers, Senior Support in Action provides individualized services at…Continue Reading Washington Regional Senior Support in Action

Cobblestone Farms is a farm that provides fresh food to people who are food insecure in Northwest Arkansas. For more information about interning here, please contact Abby Jones at abby.jones@cobblestonefarms.org with your interest and your resume….Continue Reading Cobblestone Farms

Our mission We operate a bridge housing community to help Northwest Arkansas end homelessness. We welcome people who have experienced long-term homelessness or face complex barriers to regaining housing into our safe, supportive living environment. In our program we promote physical, mental, spiritual well-being and provide housing-focused support to help each person move into a…Continue Reading New Beginnings/A Place to Heal

Agency Description The Farmington Senior Activity Center is part of the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas. The Farmington Senior Activity center is a private, non-profit organization that has been serving seniors in Northwest Arkansas since 1979. Its programs provide a great place for seniors to meet new friends, have a hot nutritious lunch…Continue Reading Farmington Senior Activity Center

Agency Description https://rmhcofarkoma.org/ RMHC provides administrative support for the variety of services and facilities that support families with ill children, who need assistance during hospital visits or stays. Activities may include general administrative support, fundraising, special events, working at the Ronald McDonald House/Family Room at the hospital, offering wellness information and programming for parents, etc….Continue Reading Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma

Agency Description https://www.familynetworknwa.com/ Family Network’s mission is to provide individualized parenting education and support to families in NWA. Through the Healthy Families America model, FN enrolls families prenatally and offering services through the child’s third birthday. The program goals are to improve parent-child interactions and support the child’s social-emotional wellbeing, create positive family relationships, and…Continue Reading Family Network Inc.

Agency Description https://www.nwachildcare.org/ Child Care Aware provides assistance and resources for children, families, and child care professionals in Northwest Arkansas. Interns will provide assistance during classes intended for parents and child care professionals on various topics; research information related to various public health topics and compile information for various presentations and/or reference guides; provide general…Continue Reading Child Care Aware NWA

Agency Description Canopy Northwest Arkansas During this internship, the intern will work directly with Canopy’s case management team to provide core services to their refugee clients. The intern will assist Canopy staff in conducting intake and exit interviews with refugee clients, taking clients to appointments, helping clients apply for documentation and benefits and keeping up…Continue Reading Canopy NWA

Agency Description Yvonne Richardson Community Center along with Friends of YRCC Yvonne Richardson Community Center (YRCC) offers opportunities to work with various populations (i.e. underserved, youth, homeschool, aging friendly, etc.) and assist in efforts to develop, facilitate, implement, and promote programming via an array of programs:  YRCC’s X-Factor homeschool P.E. program (i.e. physical education and nutrition for…Continue Reading Yvonne Richardson Community Center

Agency Description Rogers Adult Wellness Center Instructions to Apply See contact below. Additional Requirements N/A Contact Brandy Conyersbconyers@rogersar.gov479-631-3336…Continue Reading Rogers Adult Wellness Center