Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
at The Arc of McLennan County
All positions listed here are unpaid opportunities open to anyone who wants to make a difference in our community. Whether you're looking to volunteer your time or fulfill internship credit hours through your academic program, you're welcome here — simply let us know which applies to you when you apply.
Opportunity Center (ISS Program) Assistant
Location: Opportunity Center at The Arc
Hours: Flexible, Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
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Responsibilities:
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Assist with vocational training and work-based learning projects
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Support socialization activities, life skills development, and community outings
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Help facilitate arts, music, and creative workshops
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Shadow and document participant progress for program records
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Provide one-on-one encouragement and engagement for participants.
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Ideal for: Students in special education, psychology, social work, vocational training, or human services.
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Heart of Texas Self Advocate Assistant
Location: The Arc and Community Meetings
Hours: Third Tuesday of each month, 6:00 PM + Additional hours as needed
Responsibilities:
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Assist in organizing monthly advocacy meetings
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Support members in public speaking and leadership training
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Research and present on self-advocacy topics
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Help coordinate community outreach events
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Document key takeaways and create follow-up materials
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Ideal for: Students in law, political science, public policy, or disability studies
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Fundraising and Grant Writing Assistant
Location: Hybrid role, The Arc and remote
Hours: Flexible
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Responsibilities:
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Research grant opportunities and funding sources
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Assist in drafting grant proposals and reports
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Help plan and execute fundraising campaigns
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Track donor contributions and maintain records
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Support donor outreach and engagement strategies
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Ideal for: Students in nonprofit management, business, communication studies, or writing
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Marketing and Communications Assistant
Location: Hybrid role, The Arc and remote
Hours: Flexible
Responsibilities:
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Manage social media accounts and create engaging content
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Draft newsletters, blog posts, and press releases
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Design promotional materials and outreach campaigns
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Capture and edit photos/videos for storytelling
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Ensure brand consistency across all communication channels
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Ideal for: Students in marketing, communication studies, journalism, or graphic design
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Event Planning Assistant
Location: Hybrid role, The Arc and remote
Hours: Flexible
Responsibilities:
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Assist in planning and executing community events
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Coordinate logistics including scheduling, volunteers, and vendors
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Support day-of- event coordination and troubleshooting
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Evaluate event success and document improvements
Ideal for: Students in event planning, marketing, communication studies, hospitality, or nonprofit management.
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Volunteer Coordination Assistant
Location: The Arc of McLennan County
Hours: Flexible, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Responsibilities:
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Recruit, train, and support new volunteers
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Organize volunteer orientations
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Track volunteer engagement and hours
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Plan volunteer appreciation events
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Assign and manage volunteers for programs and events
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Ideal for: Students in human resources, nonprofit management, communications, or public relations
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