Working Together, Making A Difference
Internship Opportunity with BCCH
Bennington Coalition for the Homeless (BCCH) is seeking passionate student interns interested in gaining hands-on experience in non-profit work that directly impacts communities like Bennington.
Interns will assist with a variety of essential tasks, including:
Housing search and planning
Financial education and literacy initiatives
Shadowing Case Managers
Confidential Document Preparation
Assisting staff in organizing or updating client files (paper or digital)
This internship is available exclusively at our Norton House Family Shelter location, with flexible shift options designed to accommodate students’ academic schedules.
We offer two internship positions annually—one for the Fall semester and one for the Spring semester.
How to Apply
Interested students should email the following to Karissa Myers, Executive Director of Communications and Outreach Services, at karissa.myers@bcchvt.org:
A cover letter
Resume
Semester/year of interest
Any course materials or requirements relevant to internship credit
Please note: BCCH is not affiliated with any school or university and cannot guarantee or negotiate academic credit. All requirements must be
managed by the student and their institution.
Join Our Mission: Volunteer for Our Fundraiser Campaigns!
Every great mission needs great people—and that’s where you come in.
We’re looking for passionate, dedicated volunteers to help power our upcoming fundraising campaigns. Whether you have a few hours to give or you're ready to take the lead on a project, there’s a place for you on our team.
Why Volunteer?
Fundraising is the heartbeat of our organization—it fuels everything we do. By volunteering, you’re directly helping us raise the critical funds that support our housing programs for homeless individuals/families and emergency services for those in need.
How You Can Help:
Phone Outreach: Call supporters to spread awareness and rally donations.
Event Support: Help set up, run, and break down our in-person or virtual events.
Promotion & Marketing: Spread the word on social media and in your community.
Creative Contributions: Help design flyers, write campaign messages, or brainstorm event themes.
No Experience? No Problem.
We provide training, tools, and ongoing support to ensure you feel confident and prepared every step of the way.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form below or contact Karissa Myers @ karissa.myers@bcchvt.org to get started.
Let’s build something amazing—together.
