Opportunities From: Working Wardrobes

Internships at Working Wardrobes

Looking to gain real-world experience while making a real difference? Working Wardrobes offers unpaid internships across our organization—giving students and career changers the chance to build skills, grow their network, and contribute to a mission that transforms lives.

What You'll Gain

While internships are unpaid, interns receive:

Access to select virtual workforce-readiness trainings One-on-one time with an experienced Career Coach A professional outfit from our Wardrobe Center—so you can show up confident for your next interview Mentorship and networking with nonprofit and social enterprise professionals The chance to apply academic learning in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment Internships People Operations Internship The People Operations Intern will work directly with the People Operations Manager and Chief Operations Officer, supporting both HR and volunteer program functions. This intern will monitor the volunteer email and portal, assist with day-to-day People Operations administrative duties and compliance, and help create onboarding materials for volunteers and interns. They will also gain experience responding to inquiries from supervisors, volunteers, and employees, and contribute to special projects and learning/training material updates. Marketing Internship The Marketing Intern will work directly with the Marketing Coordinator on organization-wide branding, communications, and campaign efforts. This intern will assist with social media content and scheduling (Hootsuite, Canva), support email marketing campaigns in Constant Contact, and help manage website and newsletter updates in WordPress. They will also develop creative assets using Canva and Adobe InDesign, and support event marketing and promotional materials that reinforce the organization's brand and mission. Social Enterprise Marketing Internship The Social Enterprise Marketing Intern will work directly with the Social Enterprise Director and store managers across Working Wardrobes' retail and donation operations. This intern will visit store locations and the Donation Center to capture photo and video content, write and publish Instagram content, and design graphics using Canva. They will also support live streams, in-store event promotion, and register support, developing "shopping success stories" that connect customer experience to community impact. Development Internship The Development Intern will work directly with the Development Team to learn and support in areas of development, stewardship, relationship management, and nonprofit fundraising. The position will focus on assisting in a large project to overhaul our donor database. This individual will learn the ins and outs of our CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system used to engage with our donor base and help to streamline processes and procedures to ensure efficiency while focusing on donor stewardship. Requirements

(subject to change)

Must be currently enrolled in a university or college internship program and receiving academic credit through a documented internship agreementBackground check (People Operations Only Comfortable with computers Good writing skills Eagerness to learn

If this sounds like a good fit for you, register and sign up here on our portal!

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Help Create Positive First Impressions—Become a Front Desk Ambassador!

About the Role
Do you enjoy connecting with people and creating a welcoming environment? Looking to build or contribute administrative and customer service skills? Join Working Wardrobes as a Front Desk Ambassador Volunteer in our Career Success Center!

As the first point of contact, you’ll play a vital role in shaping each visitor’s experience—greeting guests, answering phones, and supporting our team with administrative projects that keep our mission moving forward.

Schedule & Commitment (Please Read Carefully)

Shifts available Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM or 1:00 PM–5:00 PM Commitment to one shift per week Minimum 3-month commitment required Note: Tuesday morning (8–1) is currently unavailable

We especially welcome volunteers interested in a longer-term opportunity—many of our Front Desk Ambassadors have been with us for 3+ years!

Additional Details

Open to volunteers 18+ Training provided Reports to the People Operations Manager and collaborates across departments

If this sounds like a great fit, please register on our Volunteer Portal HERE, then sign up for the Front Desk opportunity once logged in.
Questions? Sign-up to show your interest and we will reach out to schedule a time to connect and explore if this is the right match for you!

Has someone introduced  you to a passion, experience, or career path you didn't know about?

YOU now have the opportunity to be that person by volunteering in person or virtually as our clients navigate career exploration. Whether in person or online, a few hours a year or a few hours a month - you set the parameters - your real world experience and connections shared can shape early career decisions and set the stage for a lifetime of success.

How It Works

Sign up online by adding your information and opportunity description to our relational database to become searchable to clients exploring careers. Volunteer Form: b.link/WorkingWardrobesBU

Opportunity Types

Connector Informational Interview Workplace Tour Shadow Day Internships & more

For the full list of opportunity examples, please see the engagement menu. 

When a client's interests match what you offer, you'll be contacted before being introduced to the client.

Thank you for generously offering your insights, connections, and experiences!

You will receive a confirmation email once your volunteer form is successfully submitted. 

Only signups submitted through the link above will be viewable to clients.