Volunteer Opportunities From: Engage Rockhurst

Volunteer: Nonprofit Event Planning Internship

Description

Looking for hands-on experience in event planning that actually matters? As a HALO Event Planning Intern, you won’t just assist. You’ll help bring high-impact fundraising events to life that directly support youth experiencing homelessness.

This role is ideal for people interested in event planning, marketing, nonprofit work, or communications who want to build real skills, take ownership of projects, and see the results of their work in action.

What You’ll Do

Event Planning & Execution

Play a key role in planning and executing HALO’s Art AuctionCollaborate with staff to brainstorm creative event concepts and experiencesDevelop event timelines, manage logistics, and ensure deadlines are metAssist in coordinating venues, vendors, materials, and event setupAssist with additional internal and external events such as graduations, baby showers, signing days, pickleball tournaments, or holiday events

Marketing & Promotion

Create event marketing assets from concept to execution—developing signage, sponsor materials, PowerPoint presentations, print collateral, and web content to drive attendance and engagementPlan and schedule social media content to drive attendance and engagementSupport outreach strategies to increase visibility and participation

Day-of Event Management

Help lead day-of coordination to ensure events run smoothlyTroubleshoot issues in real-time and support event execution

Donor & Sponsor Engagement

Assist with sponsor recognition and donor communicationsSupport follow-up efforts to maintain relationships post-eventHelp ensure a positive and engaging experience for attendeesWhat You’ll GainHands-on experience planning and executing real fundraising eventsSkills in event logistics, marketing, and project managementExperience working with donors, sponsors, and community partnersPortfolio-worthy work you can speak to in future interviewsMentorship from nonprofit leadersThe opportunity to directly impact youth in your communityQualificationsWho You AreOrganized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasksStrong communicator who enjoys working with peopleCreative thinker who likes brainstorming and bringing ideas to lifeSelf-starter who takes initiative and follows throughInterested in event planning, marketing, nonprofit work, or communicationsSkills & ToolsProficient in Microsoft Suites and Google SuitesExperience with Canva and/or WordPress is a plusWillingness to learn new tools and systemsInternship DetailsMinimum 10 hours per weekBased at HALO Headquarters in Kansas CityIncludes a mix of office work, planning meetings, and event executionReports to the Operations Director

This is an unpaid internship designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience and professional growth in the nonprofit sector.


Community Partner: The HALO Foundation

Description

Looking for hands-on experience in event planning that actually matters? As a HALO Event Planning Intern, you won’t just assist. You’ll help bring high-impact fundraising events to life that directly support youth experiencing homelessness.

This role is ideal for people interested in event planning, marketing, nonprofit work, or communications who want to build real skills, take ownership of projects, and see the results of their work in action.

What You’ll Do

Event Planning & Execution

Play a key role in planning and executing HALO’s Art AuctionCollaborate with staff to brainstorm creative event concepts and experiencesDevelop event timelines, manage logistics, and ensure deadlines are metAssist in coordinating venues, vendors, materials, and event setupAssist with additional internal and external events such as graduations, baby showers, signing days, pickleball tournaments, or holiday events

Marketing & Promotion

Create event marketing assets from concept to execution—developing signage, sponsor materials, PowerPoint presentations, print collateral, and web content to drive attendance and engagementPlan and schedule social media content to drive attendance and engagementSupport outreach strategies to increase visibility and participation

Day-of Event Management

Help lead day-of coordination to ensure events run smoothlyTroubleshoot issues in real-time and support event execution

Donor & Sponsor Engagement

Assist with sponsor recognition and donor communicationsSupport follow-up efforts to maintain relationships post-eventHelp ensure a positive and engaging experience for attendeesWhat You’ll GainHands-on experience planning and executing real fundraising eventsSkills in event logistics, marketing, and project managementExperience working with donors, sponsors, and community partnersPortfolio-worthy work you can speak to in future interviewsMentorship from nonprofit leadersThe opportunity to directly impact youth in your communityQualificationsWho You AreOrganized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasksStrong communicator who enjoys working with peopleCreative thinker who likes brainstorming and bringing ideas to lifeSelf-starter who takes initiative and follows throughInterested in event planning, marketing, nonprofit work, or communicationsSkills & ToolsProficient in Microsoft Suites and Google SuitesExperience with Canva and/or WordPress is a plusWillingness to learn new tools and systemsInternship DetailsMinimum 10 hours per weekBased at HALO Headquarters in Kansas CityIncludes a mix of office work, planning meetings, and event executionReports to the Operations Director

This is an unpaid internship designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience and professional growth in the nonprofit sector.


Community Partner: The HALO Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 18, 2026

Zip Code: 64129

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Nonprofit Business Development Internship

Description

Looking for an internship where you're not just observing, but actually contributing? At HALO, you’ll gain hands-on experience in fundraising, nonprofit strategy, and business development while helping ensure one more child spends one less day alone. This is a strong opportunity for anyone interested in nonprofit work, business, marketing, communications, or entrepreneurship who wants real responsibility and measurable impact.

What You’ll Do

Fundraising & Grant Support

Research and identify grant opportunitiesAssist in writing and preparing grant applications and reportsHelp track deadlines, requirements, and submissions

Donor Engagement & Growth

Support efforts to grow HALO’s recurring donor program (HALO Tribe)Assist with donor outreach, thank-you notes, and communicationsSupport strategies to increase donor retention and engagement

Data & Analytics

Help clean and maintain donor dataPull reports (donor trends, giving history, lapsed donors, etc.)Assist in analyzing data to improve fundraising strategiesSupport donor segmentation and targeting efforts

Marketing & Campaign Support

Assist with campaigns like Change That Counts (fundraising campaign) and Bloom (traveling poetry display)Help track campaign performance and engagementSupport content ideas and outreach strategiesHelp execute year-end and holiday fundraising campaigns

Partnership Development & Research

Research and identify new community and corporate partnersSupport outreach and relationship-building effortsAssist in growing the HALO Membership (personal and professional development courses) sponsorship programIdentify company match opportunities and new revenue streams

Events & Operations

Assist with event follow-up and donor engagementSupport administrative tasks like invoices and acknowledgments

What You’ll Gain

Real-world experience in fundraising, business development, and nonprofit operationsHands-on experience with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems and grant research toolsResume-building projects with measurable outcomesMentorship from nonprofit leadersOwnership over meaningful, high-impact workA chance to directly support youth experiencing homelessnessQualifications

Who You Are

Organized, detail-oriented, and proactiveStrong communicator (written and verbal)Interested in nonprofit work, business, marketing, or fundraisingComfortable taking initiative and working independentlyProficient in Google Suites and Microsoft Suites. CRM experience is a plus

Internship Details

Minimum 10 hours per weekBased at HALO Headquarters in Kansas CityReports to the Operations DirectorThis is an unpaid internship designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience and professional growth.

Community Partner: The HALO Foundation

Description

Looking for an internship where you're not just observing, but actually contributing? At HALO, you’ll gain hands-on experience in fundraising, nonprofit strategy, and business development while helping ensure one more child spends one less day alone. This is a strong opportunity for anyone interested in nonprofit work, business, marketing, communications, or entrepreneurship who wants real responsibility and measurable impact.

What You’ll Do

Fundraising & Grant Support

Research and identify grant opportunitiesAssist in writing and preparing grant applications and reportsHelp track deadlines, requirements, and submissions

Donor Engagement & Growth

Support efforts to grow HALO’s recurring donor program (HALO Tribe)Assist with donor outreach, thank-you notes, and communicationsSupport strategies to increase donor retention and engagement

Data & Analytics

Help clean and maintain donor dataPull reports (donor trends, giving history, lapsed donors, etc.)Assist in analyzing data to improve fundraising strategiesSupport donor segmentation and targeting efforts

Marketing & Campaign Support

Assist with campaigns like Change That Counts (fundraising campaign) and Bloom (traveling poetry display)Help track campaign performance and engagementSupport content ideas and outreach strategiesHelp execute year-end and holiday fundraising campaigns

Partnership Development & Research

Research and identify new community and corporate partnersSupport outreach and relationship-building effortsAssist in growing the HALO Membership (personal and professional development courses) sponsorship programIdentify company match opportunities and new revenue streams

Events & Operations

Assist with event follow-up and donor engagementSupport administrative tasks like invoices and acknowledgments

What You’ll Gain

Real-world experience in fundraising, business development, and nonprofit operationsHands-on experience with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems and grant research toolsResume-building projects with measurable outcomesMentorship from nonprofit leadersOwnership over meaningful, high-impact workA chance to directly support youth experiencing homelessnessQualifications

Who You Are

Organized, detail-oriented, and proactiveStrong communicator (written and verbal)Interested in nonprofit work, business, marketing, or fundraisingComfortable taking initiative and working independentlyProficient in Google Suites and Microsoft Suites. CRM experience is a plus

Internship Details

Minimum 10 hours per weekBased at HALO Headquarters in Kansas CityReports to the Operations DirectorThis is an unpaid internship designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience and professional growth.

Community Partner: The HALO Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 18, 2026

Zip Code: 64129

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Nonprofit Marketing Internship

Description

Are you an impactful communicator? Do you want your internship to be meaningful and full of real impactful tasks? This internship has the purpose to help one more child spend one less day alone. We are looking for someone who is highly self-motivated, has a strong sense of urgency, takes the initiative, is solution driven and has the ability to make things happen. When you join the HALO family, you are surrounded by a group of passionate individuals who want to see you succeed and grow in your internship.

The Marketing Intern will report to the HALO COO and Senior Operations Manager and will be a part of all marketing efforts for the HALO headquarters and HALO branches. Timeframe is one semester to one year. This Intern will be involved in developing HALO collateral, brochures, sales materials, communicating/managing volunteers on specific projects, brand development, Website updates, PowerPoint presentations, social media posts, video production, e-marketing, event planning and strategic planning.


Qualifications

Candidates for this Internship must exhibit strong organizational and communication skills. Also be able to work well in a team atmosphere, highly motivated, enjoy brainstorming, and take the initiative on all projects. 

Needs to be efficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint. Knowledge in WordPress and Canva is a plus. Training provided on all other programs.

Please note this is an unpaid internship; however this an excellent opportunity to gain a variety of experience in the nonprofit sector.


Community Partner: The HALO Foundation

Description

Are you an impactful communicator? Do you want your internship to be meaningful and full of real impactful tasks? This internship has the purpose to help one more child spend one less day alone. We are looking for someone who is highly self-motivated, has a strong sense of urgency, takes the initiative, is solution driven and has the ability to make things happen. When you join the HALO family, you are surrounded by a group of passionate individuals who want to see you succeed and grow in your internship.

The Marketing Intern will report to the HALO COO and Senior Operations Manager and will be a part of all marketing efforts for the HALO headquarters and HALO branches. Timeframe is one semester to one year. This Intern will be involved in developing HALO collateral, brochures, sales materials, communicating/managing volunteers on specific projects, brand development, Website updates, PowerPoint presentations, social media posts, video production, e-marketing, event planning and strategic planning.


Qualifications

Candidates for this Internship must exhibit strong organizational and communication skills. Also be able to work well in a team atmosphere, highly motivated, enjoy brainstorming, and take the initiative on all projects. 

Needs to be efficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint. Knowledge in WordPress and Canva is a plus. Training provided on all other programs.

Please note this is an unpaid internship; however this an excellent opportunity to gain a variety of experience in the nonprofit sector.


Community Partner: The HALO Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 14, 2026

Zip Code: 64129

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Center Youth Specialist Internship

Make an impact working with local homeless youth while using your own creativity! The HALO KC Program Coordinator Intern will primarily focus on developing, coordinating, and facilitating HALO Art & Life Skill workshops that will be geared towards at-risk youth ages 5 and older. This position will be for 20+ hours a week (including some evenings and the occasional weekend) comprising of, 3-4 workshops per week, and office hours at HALO Headquarters. This intern will report to KC Program Facilitator and HALO Program Director. The time frame for this Internship is flexible, with 6 months- 1 year preferred.

A majority of this position will comprise of:

Collaborating with volunteers & Program Facilitator to plan, prepare and facilitate 3-4 workshops per week.

Spending 2-3 days a week in the office working on developing programming based on needs of youth and/or partnering shelters as they are identified.

Assisting Program Facilitator with administering program surveys to youth to assess program effectiveness on a quarterly basis.

Meet individually with youth to help provide resources, programs and services for their immediate needs surrounding the areas of housing, healing or education.

Assist Program Facilitator and Program Director on local outreach needs to expand the reach for HALO in Kansas City and surrounding communities.


Other focuses during internship will include:

Track weekly statistics and outcomes by compiling information reported through Workshop Facilitation Reports & entry into Apricot

Managing HALO Connect Wall as new services and resources are discovered, while encouraging youth to utilize the resources available in the community.

Gathering content for Marketing department to promote programs and needs in the Learning Center

If desired, internship provides the opportunity to plan and facilitate your own program to benefit at-risk youth.

Assisting with special events that arise during the time of your internship

Qualifications

Candidates for this Internship must exhibit strong organizational and communication skills. Also be able to work well in a team atmosphere, highly motivated, enjoy brainstorming, and take the initiative on all projects. Excellent opportunity to gain a variety of experience.


Community Partner: The HALO Foundation

Make an impact working with local homeless youth while using your own creativity! The HALO KC Program Coordinator Intern will primarily focus on developing, coordinating, and facilitating HALO Art & Life Skill workshops that will be geared towards at-risk youth ages 5 and older. This position will be for 20+ hours a week (including some evenings and the occasional weekend) comprising of, 3-4 workshops per week, and office hours at HALO Headquarters. This intern will report to KC Program Facilitator and HALO Program Director. The time frame for this Internship is flexible, with 6 months- 1 year preferred.

A majority of this position will comprise of:

Collaborating with volunteers & Program Facilitator to plan, prepare and facilitate 3-4 workshops per week.

Spending 2-3 days a week in the office working on developing programming based on needs of youth and/or partnering shelters as they are identified.

Assisting Program Facilitator with administering program surveys to youth to assess program effectiveness on a quarterly basis.

Meet individually with youth to help provide resources, programs and services for their immediate needs surrounding the areas of housing, healing or education.

Assist Program Facilitator and Program Director on local outreach needs to expand the reach for HALO in Kansas City and surrounding communities.


Other focuses during internship will include:

Track weekly statistics and outcomes by compiling information reported through Workshop Facilitation Reports & entry into Apricot

Managing HALO Connect Wall as new services and resources are discovered, while encouraging youth to utilize the resources available in the community.

Gathering content for Marketing department to promote programs and needs in the Learning Center

If desired, internship provides the opportunity to plan and facilitate your own program to benefit at-risk youth.

Assisting with special events that arise during the time of your internship

Qualifications

Candidates for this Internship must exhibit strong organizational and communication skills. Also be able to work well in a team atmosphere, highly motivated, enjoy brainstorming, and take the initiative on all projects. Excellent opportunity to gain a variety of experience.


Community Partner: The HALO Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Aug 24, 2026

Zip Code: 64129

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Homework Help for Teens

HALO invites volunteers to assist high school aged youth with homework help at our Kansas City Learning Center. By providing academic support and encouragement, you help youth achieve their goals and build meaningful connections.

Community Partner: The HALO Foundation

HALO invites volunteers to assist high school aged youth with homework help at our Kansas City Learning Center. By providing academic support and encouragement, you help youth achieve their goals and build meaningful connections.

Community Partner: The HALO Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 64129

Allow Groups: Yes