Internships
Internship Opportunities
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central & Northern Florida offers internships in Orlando, Tampa and Sarasota, FL. The internship program is designed to provide students and recent graduates with business experience in the non-profit realm.
What Internship Opportunities Are Currently Available?
Program Services Intern (Orlando and Tampa offices only):
The intern will work with the Program Team with projects centered on fulfillment of the Foundation’s mission. Their tasks will include, but are not limited to: processing Wish paperwork, researching vendors/donors for wishes, assisting with the planning and execution of the Wish, working with Wish Granting volunteers, survey data analysis, medical outreach, Volunteer recruitment, Volunteer training preparations, and quarterly newsletter design.
Development/Public Relations Intern:
The intern will experience several aspects of working in development at a nonprofit. Their tasks will include, but are not limited to: researching potential donors, cultivating current donor relationships, writing publications for e-newsletter and PSAs, media relations, public speaking, soliciting auction items, marketing events, learning new software programs, layout and design, organizing volunteers’ schedules for day-of events, donor recognition, serving on event committees, assisting with special events and maintaining files and calendar of events.
Special Events Intern:
The intern will experience several aspects of working in development at a nonprofit. Their tasks will include, but are not limited to: researching potential sponsors, cultivating current donor relationships, writing PSAs, preparing and sending out sponsorship packages, media relations, public speaking, soliciting auction items, marketing events, learning new software programs, layout and design, organizing volunteers’ schedules for day-of events, donor recognition, serving on event committees, assisting with special events, maintaining files and calendar of events.
Grant Writing Intern (Orlando and Tampa offices only):
The intern will experience several aspects of working in development at a nonprofit. Their tasks will include, but are not limited to: researching grant making foundations and organizations, researching potential donors, cultivating current donor relationships, writing grants, learning new software programs, donor recognition, and maintaining files.
How to Apply for an Internship
General Information: Interns are expected to work between 15 and 20 hours a week during an 8 to 12 week internship period. Internships are offered during the Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters. Interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between the Make-A-Wish Foundation Program Services Department and the intern’s college or university.
Internships Schedule: Spring Semester January - May
Summer Semester May - August
Fall Semester September – December
Application Procedures: Candidates must complete an Internship Application and submit it with their cover letter and resume.
Mail or Fax Applications to or Contact for Further Information:
Orlando: Pamela Pinder – Internship Program
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida
1020 N. Orlando Avenue – Suite 100
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 622-4673 ext 201
Fax: (407) 622-5803
Tampa and Cindy Staton - Internship Program
Sarasota: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida
1020 N. Orlando Avenue – Suite 100
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 622-4673 ext 213
Fax: (407) 622-5803
Chi Omega chapters have volunteered more than 139,000 hours. To date, Chi Omega has raised more than $2.3 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® and granted more than 350 wishes.
