Volunteer Experience and Group Leader Intern (Fall)

Volunteer Experience and Group Leader Internship

About Us

Purpose Brands 414 (PB414) is a faith-based nonprofit organization that creates and stewards redemptive initiatives where people experience dignity, hope, and the love of Jesus.

Through initiatives that currently include Beautiful Lives Thrift Boutique, Bold Lives Men's Thrift, and Thrift Out, we create ministry opportunities that meet tangible needs, restore communities, develop leaders, and faithfully steward resources for lasting Kingdom impact.

Our vision is to see every person flourish in relationship with Jesus.

Internship Overview 

• This internship offers a reciprocal opportunity designed to provide hands-on experience for the student while contributing meaningfully to the mission of PB414. This role is centered on leading and creating excellent experiences for volunteer groups.
• This experience is ideal for students interested in nonprofit leadership, communications, business, education, social work, ministry, or event management. 
• Location: Primarily at Thrift Out (Springdale) and Purpose Hub (Johnson) but there could be occasional time at Beautiful Lives Bentonville, Beautiful Lives Fayetteville, or Beautiful Lives Siloam Springs. 
• Schedule and time commitment: 
  • We are currently accepting applications for the fall internship terms. 
    • Flexible schedule of 5–15 hours per week
    • Ideal start date: immediately
• Reports to: Volunteer Program Operations Lead 

Key Responsibilities

• Group Facilitation 
  • Help lead and facilitate volunteer groups
  • Welcome groups and provide a clear, engaging orientation
  • Communicate instructions, assign tasks, and keep groups on track
  • Create a positive, organized, and mission-driven experience for each group
  • Adapt as needed to group size, pace, and daily needs
• Volunteer Experience Support
  • Assist with onboarding and volunteer experience
  • Help ensure spaces and projects are prepared in advance of group arrivals
  • Observe and identify ways to improve the volunteer experience
• Operations Support
  • Work alongside volunteers on tasks
  • Reset and prepare spaces between volunteer groups
  • Track attendance and note any key feedback, wins, or challenges
• Initial training/shadowing provided, with increasing independence over time

Interns at Purpose Brands 414 have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. These learning goals can be tailored to your interests and career path: 

• Insight into nonprofit operations and volunteer management
• Hands-on leadership experience facilitating groups
• Opportunities to lead and take ownership of projects in a supportive, mentoring environment 
• Practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Practice professional communication across departments and teams 
• Exposure to an EOS-run workplace (Entrepreneurial Operating System) 
• Working in a values-driven, redemptive organization focused on mission, impact, and sustainability 
• Receive all benefits of PB414 volunteers