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. 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.

SUMMARY OF BAGS OF HOPE INTERNSHIPS 2026-2027 INTERNSHIPS

HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP - COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

1 year commitment

(Training will begin April 2026)

12 high school internships will be offered for Bags of Hope - 4 rising sophomores, 8 rising juniors and 4 rising seniors (applications received may cause those numbers to vary slightly).

This internships will allow students an opportunity to serve with the staff of the CFP and play an integral role in the development of new opportunities to help the pantry community. There will be opportunities to assist with daily pantry tasks, fundraising campaigns, social media content, serving clients, leading volunteers and establishing rapport with community partners based on skill set and need. The main focus will revolve around the important daily responsibilities of the pantry.  Good communications skills, flexibility, dependability and kindness are required.

DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, High School intern candidates must be available each month for at least one Tuesday shift from 4-6 pm and 2 weekend shifts from 8 am-12pm (approximately 10-12 hours monthly). If intern is participating in a school or club sport, they are excused during the sport’s season as needed.

DURING THE SUMMER, High School Intern candidates must be available for 1-2 week day shifts weekly and 2 weekend shifts monthly (10 shifts total minimum each month, approximately 30 hours monthly).

Students will earn service hours, a certification of internship completion, as well as letter(s) of recommendation for future college and job applications assuming commitment has been fulfilled satisfactorily. Interns are given priority for recommendation letters for college, awards and achievements recognition. All interns will be asked to agree to 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 February 15th. All applicants will receive notice of receipt of application, as well as notification of acceptance or deferral of application by March 1st. Any individual chosen for internship MUST commit to at least THREE MANDATORY training sessions in March (including at least one Tuesday and 2 weekend sessions) to be confirmed as an official Intern for 2026.

Any questions please inquire at the email below:

volunteer@thecommunityfoodpantry.com

Please place INTERNSHIP in the subject line of emails sent.