This internship supports the Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement Cycle, primarily focused on recruitment and interviewing/placement of new volunteers. Intern will be part of Internship Cohort Summer 2026, with dates of June 1 through August 7.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment of new volunteers, primarily in Baltimore City
• Prospecting and engaging new partners
• Assist in our "screening and placement" function to accurately connect applicants with an appropriate volunteer position
• Support most other functions of volunteer services, including:
  • recognition programming and retention efforts,
  • assembling data and creating reports,
  • assisting with our Youth Services program (administratively), and
  • working on admin tasks related to our Volunteer management database.

• Strong customer service skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Mission-Driven Connector: You love bringing people together for a cause that matters.
• Outgoing & Engaging: Comfortable speaking with individuals and groups, both in person and virtually. Ability to clearly communicate, both in writing and verbally, in English language
• Creative & Strategic: You think outside the box to attract diverse volunteers and meet recruitment goals.
• Organized & Reliable: Able to manage multiple outreach efforts and follow through on commitments.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using email, social media, and online tools to promote opportunities. Must be good with navigating an online people management database. Must have experience in Microsoft Office, notably Excel.
• Team Player: You collaborate well with staff and volunteers to make recruitment successful
   

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

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The American Red Cross of the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region seeks to fulfill on a regional level the American Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

We are guided by seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

Led by volunteers and financially supported by generous residents, businesses and foundations, we provide the following programs and services:

• Disaster Relief and Community Disaster Education
• Health & Safety Services
• Service to Armed Forces
• Community Services
• Blood Services
• Volunteerism