Scope and Structure

Our internships are available year-round, with typical schedules of 10 –15 hours/week at a minimum 3-month commitment (or ~10 weeks). Internships typically run during standard business hours (Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.).

Course credit is often available; some roles require remote work capabilities (personal devices must meet IRC security requirements).

  • Fall: End of August–Beginning of December
  • Spring: January–Beginning of May
  • Summer: End of May–Beginning of August

When will internships be posted?

  • Fall 2026: Internships have been posted! The application deadline is August 5th with an anticipated start time of late August/early September 

For a closer look at the internships being offered this Fall, please take a look at our Fall 2026 Internship Descriptions!

Are there Eligibility Requirements?

Yes, all applicants must be 18+, enrolled in or recently graduated from a college/university, and able to pass a background check and obtain an Arizona Level 1 non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Application & Onboarding

  • ASU students, all internships have been moved and posted to CareerLink
  • GCU students, internships are posted via Symplicity
  • All other college and university students can either apply for our internships via Handshake (if your university has a Handshake account) or by completing our Fall 2026 Internship Application Form. Please email VolunteerPHX@rescue.org with any questions.

Our Process:

  • Interview: Once you apply and your materials have been reviewed, applicants chosen to move forward will do a screening/interview with a team member of the program their internship falls under (this is often the staff member who will be supervising you).
  • Onboarding: After an internship offer is accepted, each intern will work with an IRC staff member to guide them through onboarding. This process includes completing both the IRC Background Check and the Centralized Background Check, obtaining an Arizona non-IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, filling out and signing required waivers, setting up your IT account, reviewing our policies and procedures, and finally, attending a virtual orientation about the IRC.
  • Beginning your internship: After completing all required onboarding, interns are connected with their supervisor to coordinate their schedule, first day, and any program-specific onboarding that is required.

Deadline notes:

  • Fall: applications close August 5th

What Interns Gain

  • Real-world experience in nonprofit operations: case management, community engagement, legal assistance, supply logistics, and urban agriculture.
  • Collaboration in multicultural teams, professional networking, and development of adaptability, creativity, and cultural competency skills.
  • A meaningful opportunity to serve vulnerable populations and support their transition to self-sufficiency and community stability.

Please note: all IRC internships with IRC Phoenix are unpaid and no milegae reimbursement is offered.

 

 

For questions or more information, email VolunteerPHX@rescue.org.