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Food Bank Outreach & Development Internship
VoiceUp Publishing Incorporated
Position Overview
VoiceUp Publishing Incorporated is seeking passionate college students to strengthen local food banks through research, storytelling, and grant development. This remote internship offers a unique opportunity to directly impact food security in your community while gaining valuable experience in nonprofit development and social impact research.
Position Details
- Location: 100% Remote
- Schedule: Flexible hours
- Duration: To be determined based on academic requirements or desired volunteer hours
- Compensation: Non-paid; eligible for academic credit or volunteer hours
- Benefits: Letter of support from VoiceUp's founder upon successful completion
About VoiceUp Publishing
VoiceUp Publishing Incorporated mobilizes college students to become catalysts for positive social change. We specialize in empowering food banks and hunger relief organizations to expand their reach and impact through data-driven strategies and compelling storytelling.
Key Learning Opportunities
- Develop expertise in food security and community nutrition programs
- Learn grant writing and research methodologies
- Master impact storytelling and nonprofit marketing strategies
- Understand food bank operations and community engagement
- Gain experience in data analysis and impact measurement
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct research on food insecurity in your local community
- Identify and analyze grant opportunities for local food banks
- Document success stories and create compelling narratives
- Develop marketing materials highlighting food bank impact
- Assist in creating data visualization of food bank services
- Research innovative food distribution and collection methods
Research Focus Areas
- Food bank operational efficiency
- Community needs assessment
- Grant funding landscape
- Impact measurement methodologies
- Best practices in food distribution
- Volunteer engagement strategies
- Food waste reduction initiatives
Marketing & Storytelling Tasks
- Interview food bank staff and beneficiaries
- Create case studies of successful programs
- Develop social media content strategies
- Design impact reports and presentations
- Craft compelling grant narratives
Requirements
- Current college/university student
- Strong research and writing skills
- Interest in food security and community development
- Experience with data analysis preferred
- Excellent communication abilities
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently
- Access to reliable internet connection for remote work
Professional Development Benefits
- Grant writing experience
- Research methodology training
- Impact measurement skills
- Marketing and storytelling expertise
- Network building with food security professionals
- Understanding of nonprofit operations
Project Deliverables
- Comprehensive local food bank analysis
- Grant opportunity database
- Impact stories portfolio
- Marketing materials collection
- Research-based recommendations report
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief statement describing your interest in food security and community development. Include any relevant experience with research, writing, or food bank volunteering. Specify your preferred start date and intended duration of internship.
Equal Opportunity
VoiceUp Publishing Incorporated is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from students of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
*Note: This internship can be structured to fulfill academic credit requirements or volunteer hours. Please specify your preference in your application.*
