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Summer Intern – Vacation Program

Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly
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Title:  Summer Intern – Vacation Program

LBFE’s philosophy, programs, and activities are focused on alleviating loneliness and isolation among older adults in Chicago. The need for social interactions is critical to the human spirit and we believe that nurturing the soul is as important as feeding the body.

 

Summer Program Interns bring fun and engagement to older adults across Chicago through in-person activities, special summer programs, and vacation experiences.

 

Supervisor:  Program Director
 

Internship Responsibilities:

  • Visiting older adults in their own homes, within a particular section of Chicago.
  • Bring special summer experiences to older adults’ homes.
  • Accompany and participate with older adults at parties or other activities.
  • Calling older adults to schedule a visit or pick-up time.

Internship Details:

  • Full time 10 to 12-week summer internship, beginning Monday, May 20.
  • $15.80 per hour, with a $40 monthly phone stipend.
  • Mileage reimbursement, if driving personal vehicle.
  • Driving an LBFE vehicle may be available.

 

Skills Required:

  • Excellent ability to communicate with individuals and teams, including older adults, volunteers, intern teammates, and supervisors.
  • Awareness and empathy to older adults’ needs.
  • Respect for the individual and an understanding that friendship is essential in the lives of all people, especially isolated older adults living alone.
  • Ability to clearly listen and easily carry a conversation.
  • Must have a driver’s license.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Training and Experiences: Gain exposure and knowledge around the field of aging, along with a diverse group of committed older adults, volunteers, and staff.
  • Organization and Management: Plan, coordinate, and implement daily schedules.
  • Analysis and Problem Solving: With staff support, identify, review, and solve problems.
  • Relationship building: Build social and cultural sensitivity.

 

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Job is flexible.

 

Benefits

  • Build experience and understanding in the field of aging. 
  • Meet new friends by participating in social activities for elderly and volunteers. 
  • Experience within a structured non-profit organization and presenting information to donors, volunteers, elders, and supporters.
  • Ability to contribute ideas and see those ideas taken into account.

 


 

Contact:  Amy Lambert – Internship and Intergenerational Program Specialist - 312.455.1000 – alambert@lbfechicago.org. Please reach out with any questions or to discuss in more detail.
Website:  lbfechicago.org