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The mission of Bread for the City is to help Washington, DC residents living with low income to develop the power to determine the future of their own communities. We provide food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty. We seek justice through community organizing and public advocacy. We work to uproot racism, a major cause of poverty. We are committed to treating our clients with dignity and respect.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in working for Bread for the City!

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Available Internship Opportunities

Legal

If you are a law student, recent law school graduate, or attorney barred in DC or able to practice under rule 49(c), please contact Tracy Davis at tdavis[at]breadforthecity.org to learn more about current internships and volunteer opportunities in the Legal Clinic.

Social Services

Bread for the City’s Social Services Department serves as a field placement for two to four social work student interns at the Northwest Center and one intern at the Southeast Center annually. These students are enrolled in a BSW or MSW program and are placed at BFC by their school’s field education department. Typically, the students work two to three days a week for the entire academic year. Interested students should reach out to their school’s field department to inquire about available opportunities and application process.

Medical

Bread for the City does not offer internships in our medical division. We have ongoing relationships with area schools for health care students looking for sites to do clinical rotations, but we do not accept applications from individuals. Thank you for your interest in learning with us!

Volunteer Engagement Intern

This internship frequently helps selected individuals to improve upon the following transferrable skills:

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Volunteer Engagement Intern

Number of Openings: Two to Four

Term: Late July to Late August (minimum)

Location: Northwest Center and Southeast Center

This internship frequently helps selected individuals to improve upon the following transferrable skills:

  • Meeting deadlines
  • Following instructions
  • Accepting responsibility
  • Working as a team player
  • Problem solving
  • Effectively managing time
  • Using a computer to enter data
  • Working independently
  • Research
  • Engaging the general public
  • Working patiently and pleasantly with others
  • Providing instruction to others
  • Providing customer service
  • Communicating verbally to individuals and groups
  • Ensuring the safety of others
  • Motivating others
  • Working with hands
  • Performing outreach activities

Potential Southeast interns should also review the attached “Clothing Room Guide.”
For immediate consideration, please submit your résumé and cover letter here.

Our Impact

The Bread for the City staff makes a difference in DC!

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