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Get real life experience while gaining college credit and supporting the region’s leading organization working to reduce hunger and increase food security.
Advocacy & Education
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has long advocated that everyone can play a role in ending hunger. Interns will work on projects related to macro policy change at the state and federal levels, as well as local grassroots and national advocacy initiatives dedicated to increasing community food security.
Advocacy Intern
Food Bank Programs
The Food Bank works behind the scenes of nearly every charitable organization that provides food to people in need in western Massachusetts. Interns will work closely with The Food Bank staff on special projects and administration of these programs, all of which are helping to reduce hunger and increase food security.
Agency Services:
Agency Services Internship
Brown Bag for Elders
Brown Bag Renewal Intern
Target:Hunger
Target:Hunger Intern
For more information about internships in Programs & Advocacy, please contact Jo Comerford, Director of Programs at joc@foodbankwma.org.
Development & Marketing, Communications and Special Events
The Development Team is constantly growing and changing to meet the new and expanding needs of the organization. Responsible for all private fundraising, press communications, corporate partnerships, and major events, the Development and Communications Division offers a rich, fast-paced team environment with lots of opportunity to learn and pursue new projects.
Development Communications Intern
For more information about internships in development, marketing, communications and special events, please contact Megan Pete, Director of Development & Marketing at meganp@foodbankwma.org.
The Food Bank Farm
The Food Bank Farm is one of the largest and most efficient community supported agriculture (CSA’s) organic farms in the country and the first with the primary mission of helping to feed those in need.
The Food Bank Farm Internship/Apprenticeship (external link)
For other internship opportunities with The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, please contact Christine Dutton, Human Resources Manager at christined@foodbankwma.org.