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Internship Position, Live-in
Henry County, IL

New Life for Women Residential Program
About the Internship:
​This is an unpaid internship opportunity where you will directly contribute to our mission of serving those in our women's residential program. Housing is provided for the duration of the internship as long as you are full-time.
Interns will typically work Monday - Friday with weekends off, though schedules are subject to change based on program needs. You will have the unique opportunity to help serve and handle administrative tasks.


What You’ll Gain:
  • Hands-on experience in women's residential program and non-profit work
  • Develop leadership & counseling experience and administrative skills
  • Contribute directly to positive change in the lives of vulnerable individuals 
  • Gain a deeper understanding of challenges like homelessness, addiction, and human trafficking
  • Opportunity for personal and spiritual growth within a supportive environment

Intern Responsibilities Include:
  • Engaging in computer-related tasks to support our program 
  • Assist women in meal prep
  • Assist women to and from appointments, church, shopping, or other various outings 
  • Assist with minor physical labor for various projects (gardening, light cleaning, organizing)
  • Collaborating with the Director for all tasks

Requirements:
  • Must be 18 years of age or over
  • Minimum of 1 year of sobriety
  • Recommendation from your Pastor or mentor 
  • Must attend at least one bible study weekly
  • Valid driver’s license
Join Us in Making a Difference!
If you are passionate about serving the community and want to make a tangible impact, we invite you to apply for our Farm internship.

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