Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs.
Internship Description:
This internship will support the Development Team in a wide variety of ways leading up to each of the above events and campaigns. Some of those include soliciting auction items, database entry, pairing up families and donors, recruiting book buds readers, etc. Each semester’s internship will look different based on what is happening inside the Development Department at that time of year; however, each Internship will provide a comprehensive experience in the arena of nonprofit fundraising & development.
Development/Fundraising:
UCP’s Development Team works to bring in funds and friends to support programs. Inside of this department, we host:
- Fundraising/Special Events
- UCP's Evening at the Palace Gala
- UCP's Poker at the Palace
- Morning at the Museum with UCP – supporting the BETA Teen Parent Connection Program
- Putt for Brighter Futures
- JYEC’s Putt for Brighter Futures (Miniature Golf Tournament)
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
- Faces Behind the Miracles Fundraising Breakfast
- Golf Tournaments
- Lake Scary 5K
- Campaigns
- Food Pantry (Emergency food pantries to support families outside of school hours)
- Help for the Holidays (pairs up families with donors to supply holiday gifts, meals, and decorations when the family would usually be unable to supply that for their kids)
- Book Buds (bringing community members into the classrooms to read to our kids)
- Volunteers
- Regular daily volunteers who come in every week to work in the classrooms and on campus
- Project based volunteers who come as a group to complete a task or project
- Young Executives Committee (a group of young professionals working to advance UCP)
Compensation: $500 Stipend upon Completion
Hours: 20 – 25 hours per week
Length: 4-5 Months (Spring, Summer, or Fall)
Note: Nights and Weekends may be required
What UCP Offers
Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida as 8 campuses: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.
Skills Required
- Availability to work 20–25 hours per week
- Availability for a 4–5 month internship during spring, summer, or fall
- Availability for occasional nights and weekends
What We Do
UCP of Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential. It provides individualized support, education, and therapy through inclusive charter schools and multidisciplinary therapy clinics, creating an inclusive environment where children of all abilities can learn and grow together in Central Florida.
