About bags of hope

Bags of Hope is an extension of The Community Food Pantry (CFP) where we strives to end the physical and emotional hunger of families in a dignified manner. The CFP takes a comprehensive approach to serving our clients that not only alleviates hunger but also provides additional resources like BAGS OF HOPE to care for the whole person.

SUMMARY OF BAGS OF HOPE INTERNSHIPS 2026-2027 INTERNSHIPS

1 year commitment

(Training will begin mid April 2026)

12 high school internships will be offered for Bags of Hope - 1 freshman, 3 rising sophomores, 4 rising juniors and 4 rising seniors (applications received may cause those numbers to vary slightly).

The Bags of Hope (BOH) Internship encompasses the year starting Summer in May 2026 through May 2026.

Applicants must be able to commit 7-10 hours per month.

Please read the Bags of Hope Intern page to be sure you are acquainted with the mission of Bags of Hope - Tampa.

Interns will be involved with maintaining inventory, coordinating and overseeing bag-makings events, producing social media posts, establishing rapport with community partners and mission outreach. BOH interns will work under the direction of Community Food Pantry staff as well as BOH founders, alumni and volunteers. It is ideal for students to have social networking experience, interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and be willing to learn computer programs. Our team is unique and provides a wonderful environment for a safe, exciting and rewarding learning experience. Students will earn service hours and letter of recommendations can be provided as needed assuming all requirements are being met. ** SENIORS, be certain you can commit until April 2027. **

This is a competitive internship and only 12 spots are open to be filled for 2026-2027.

Flexibility, communication skills, dependability and kindness are requirements.  

DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR (August - May), High School intern candidates must be available each month for at least one Tuesday shift from 4-6 pm and 2 weekend shifts between 9am -11:30am (approximately 7-10 hours monthly minimum). If an intern is participating in a school or club sport, they are excused during the sport’s season only as needed but should do their best to meet the minimum requirements. This CAN NOT be a year round situation.

DURING THE SUMMER, High School Intern candidates must be available for 6 shifts per month. Weekdays between the hours of 9:30am -12:30pm and/or Saturday opportunities from 9:00am -11:30am.

Interns will earn service hours, and are given priority for recommendation letters for college, awards, scholarships and achievement recognition. All interns will be asked to sign a social media contract for behavior on personal accounts that could be a reflection on the CFP. Parent/Guardians will be asked to sign this as well.

The deadline to submit the HIGH SCHOOL 2026 INTERN APPLICATION is March 31st. All applicants will receive notice of receipt of application, as well as notification of acceptance or deferral of application by April 6th 2026. Any individual chosen for internship MUST commit to at least THREE MANDATORY training sessions in April and May (training dates TBA at a later date).

Any questions please inquire at the email below:

volunteer@thecommunityfoodpantry.com

Please place BAGS OF HOPE INTERNSHIP in the subject line of emails sent.

The CFP is a 501(c)(3) organization as a mission of Village Presbyterian Church. All clients and volunteers have no responsibility to Village Presbyterian Church or its programs.