Opportunities From: People Incorporated

Volunteer: VA CARES Intern: Southwest Region

Fall 2025 | Up to 13 hours/week | Flexible Schedule (Office open: Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM)

As a Virginia CARES Program Intern, students will support the reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals by assisting with program intake, case management, employment readiness, and administrative coordination. Interns will gain experience in social services, workforce development, and data management while working closely with clients and community partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform initial intake, enrollment, and data entry in the Virginia CARES database

Maintain accurate and complete participant files (physical and digital)

Provide information, referrals, and general support to program participants

Assist with employment counseling, resume building, and job readiness classes

Build and maintain relationships with employers and community resources

Facilitate job placement efforts and assist clients with employment documentation, transportation, and clothing needs

Conduct follow-up with participants and employers to track job retention

Support office operations: answering phones, greeting visitors, and preparing reports

Attend required trainings and contribute to group sessions and workshops

Ideal Candidates:

Junior, Senior, or Graduate students in good academic standing

Professional, self-motivated, and able to work independently or with a team

Strong communication and time management skills

Reliable transportation required

Interns will be mentored and supervised by Wendy Johnson and must complete People Inc.'s annual compliance trainings.

Program: VA CARES

Fall 2025 | Up to 13 hours/week | Flexible Schedule (Office open: Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM)

As a Virginia CARES Program Intern, students will support the reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals by assisting with program intake, case management, employment readiness, and administrative coordination. Interns will gain experience in social services, workforce development, and data management while working closely with clients and community partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform initial intake, enrollment, and data entry in the Virginia CARES database

Maintain accurate and complete participant files (physical and digital)

Provide information, referrals, and general support to program participants

Assist with employment counseling, resume building, and job readiness classes

Build and maintain relationships with employers and community resources

Facilitate job placement efforts and assist clients with employment documentation, transportation, and clothing needs

Conduct follow-up with participants and employers to track job retention

Support office operations: answering phones, greeting visitors, and preparing reports

Attend required trainings and contribute to group sessions and workshops

Ideal Candidates:

Junior, Senior, or Graduate students in good academic standing

Professional, self-motivated, and able to work independently or with a team

Strong communication and time management skills

Reliable transportation required

Interns will be mentored and supervised by Wendy Johnson and must complete People Inc.'s annual compliance trainings.

Program: VA CARES

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 24210

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Mobile Marketplace & Community Event - Glade Spring, VA

Monthly Mobile Marketplace and Community Partner Event in Glade Spring, VA

Program: Education & Family Services

Monthly Mobile Marketplace and Community Partner Event in Glade Spring, VA

Program: Education & Family Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 24340

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Intern

Schedule:

Fall 2025 Academic Semester (August – November/December)

Flexible to accommodate course requirements.
Internship hours must fall within office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Format:
Primarily in-person with some virtual tasks available.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Attend court hearings alongside active CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers for assigned cases.

Retrieve court orders and supporting documentation from the clerk’s office after hearings.

Deliver court reports and other required paperwork to the clerk’s office as needed.

Organize and maintain the CASA case filing system.

Assist CASA Advocates with case needs or resource coordination.

Respond to CASA program emails and inquiries professionally and in a timely manner.

Distribute court orders and documentation to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Provide general CASA program information to individuals via phone, email, or in person.

Represent CASA at community events to recruit volunteers (“Advocates”).

Accurately present CASA program details and People Incorporated’s mission to the public.

Qualifications:

Must be 21 years or older

Junior, Senior, or Graduate student in good academic standing

Preferred fields of study: Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Pre-Law

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organizational and time management skills

Professional communication skills (email, phone, in-person)

Reliable personal transportation is required

Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications

Completion of Mandatory Reporter Training and CASA Pre-Service Training (provided)

Supervision:

Interns will be directly supervised by CASA Program Coordinator Bri Taylor, located at the satellite office in Culpeper, VA.
Note: The Program Coordinator is not based at the main office in Abingdon, VA. Interns must be comfortable working with remote supervision. Occasional visits to the Culpeper office may be arranged, if desired.

Program: Administration

Schedule:

Fall 2025 Academic Semester (August – November/December)

Flexible to accommodate course requirements.
Internship hours must fall within office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Format:
Primarily in-person with some virtual tasks available.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Attend court hearings alongside active CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers for assigned cases.

Retrieve court orders and supporting documentation from the clerk’s office after hearings.

Deliver court reports and other required paperwork to the clerk’s office as needed.

Organize and maintain the CASA case filing system.

Assist CASA Advocates with case needs or resource coordination.

Respond to CASA program emails and inquiries professionally and in a timely manner.

Distribute court orders and documentation to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Provide general CASA program information to individuals via phone, email, or in person.

Represent CASA at community events to recruit volunteers (“Advocates”).

Accurately present CASA program details and People Incorporated’s mission to the public.

Qualifications:

Must be 21 years or older

Junior, Senior, or Graduate student in good academic standing

Preferred fields of study: Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Pre-Law

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organizational and time management skills

Professional communication skills (email, phone, in-person)

Reliable personal transportation is required

Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications

Completion of Mandatory Reporter Training and CASA Pre-Service Training (provided)

Supervision:

Interns will be directly supervised by CASA Program Coordinator Bri Taylor, located at the satellite office in Culpeper, VA.
Note: The Program Coordinator is not based at the main office in Abingdon, VA. Interns must be comfortable working with remote supervision. Occasional visits to the Culpeper office may be arranged, if desired.

Program: Administration

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 24210

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: VA CARES Intern: Northern Region

Fall 2025 | Up to 13 hours/week | Flexible Schedule (Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM)

As a Virginia CARES Program Intern, students will support the reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals by assisting with program intake, case management, employment readiness, and administrative coordination. Interns will gain experience in social services, workforce development, and data management while working closely with clients and community partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform initial intake, enrollment, and data entry in the Virginia CARES database

Maintain accurate and complete participant files (physical and digital)

Provide information, referrals, and general support to program participants

Assist with employment counseling, resume building, and job readiness classes

Build and maintain relationships with employers and community resources

Facilitate job placement efforts and assist clients with employment documentation, transportation, and clothing needs

Conduct follow-up with participants and employers to track job retention

Support office operations: answering phones, greeting visitors, and preparing reports

Attend required trainings and contribute to group sessions and workshops

Ideal Candidates:

Junior, Senior, or Graduate students in good academic standing

Professional, self-motivated, and able to work independently or with a team

Strong communication and time management skills

Reliable transportation required

Interns will be mentored and supervised by Marshall Williams and must complete People Inc.'s annual compliance trainings.

Program: VA CARES

Fall 2025 | Up to 13 hours/week | Flexible Schedule (Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM)

As a Virginia CARES Program Intern, students will support the reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals by assisting with program intake, case management, employment readiness, and administrative coordination. Interns will gain experience in social services, workforce development, and data management while working closely with clients and community partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform initial intake, enrollment, and data entry in the Virginia CARES database

Maintain accurate and complete participant files (physical and digital)

Provide information, referrals, and general support to program participants

Assist with employment counseling, resume building, and job readiness classes

Build and maintain relationships with employers and community resources

Facilitate job placement efforts and assist clients with employment documentation, transportation, and clothing needs

Conduct follow-up with participants and employers to track job retention

Support office operations: answering phones, greeting visitors, and preparing reports

Attend required trainings and contribute to group sessions and workshops

Ideal Candidates:

Junior, Senior, or Graduate students in good academic standing

Professional, self-motivated, and able to work independently or with a team

Strong communication and time management skills

Reliable transportation required

Interns will be mentored and supervised by Marshall Williams and must complete People Inc.'s annual compliance trainings.

Program: VA CARES

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 22701

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: General DV Volunteers

General DV Volunteer Work

Program: Administration

General DV Volunteer Work

Program: Administration

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 24210

Allow Groups: No