Internship Programs 

Intern with your local American Red Cross Coastal Bend-Texas Chapter.    

Purpose
The purpose of the Coastal Bend-Texas Chapter's Intern Program is to bring diverse undergraduate and graduate college students into the Red Cross in key professional areas by providing unpaid internships. In addition to their work assignments, interns attend monthly meetings with management to check progress and identify concerns, and have the opportunity to take Red Cross training courses. Depending on their assignments, interns may also travel within the Coastal Bend area.

Benefits
The Intern Receives:
• Information about career opportunities available in the organization
• Opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual work setting
• Red Cross Lifesaving skills
• A professional mentoring relationship with their assigned supervisor
• Experience in their degree/career area to enhance their chances for securing employment upon graduation
• Professional recommendations when applicable

The Organization Receives:
• The Intern’s contributions to the organizational mission
• The ability to showcase available career and volunteer opportunities
• Access to a diverse pool of candidates who can fill volunteer any entry-level vacancies

Eligibility
The Coastal Bend-Texas Chapter's Intern Program is open to all college students who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies (or who have just graduated the spring immediately prior to their appointment). Students are recruited from Coastal Bend area colleges and universities, but applications are accepted from any undergraduate or graduate student. Interns must be eligible to work in the U.S.

How the program works
Application Process: Short term (one quarter/semester) and long term internship (3 quarters/2 semesters) positions are available during the academic year and the summer months. Click Here to get started.

Program Monitoring: During the internship, interns meet periodically with program staff and management to share progress on their assignments. This ongoing monitoring allows for early intervention in resolving any problems that might evolve.

Training Opportunities: Training during the internship includes:
• Orientation to the specific unit and skills training needed for the project;
• CPR/First Aid or Introduction to Disaster courses;
• Orientation to the American Red Cross

Closing Ceremony: At the end of the internship, a final meeting is held to celebrate individual successes and evaluate the program.