Fall 2022 Intern - Vision Programs

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Friends for Sight Internship Opportunities

Friends for Sight works passionately each day to save sight and change lives.

We do this by providing free vision screenings, working to ensure that people of all ages and backgrounds have access to quality eye care, and disseminating information about eye safety, threats to vision, and available community resources.

We love working with interns to help us achieve our mission. In addition to becoming a certified vision screener and volunteering at a variety of different venues, we will work directly with you to craft an internship experience with one or more of the following:

Public Health Program Outreach

• Research professionals or groups that could donate their time or services to the organization
• Work directly with optometrists, ophthalmologists and opticians at our Vision Clinic and SightFest events
• Educate groups on the importance of Friends for Sight and eye health & safety
• Identify and schedule new opportunities for Friends for Sight to expand our vision screening program throughout the state
• Prepare materials for funders, volunteers, stakeholders, and other interested parties

Volunteer Management

• Expand volunteer database and increase retention
• Participate in trainings of new volunteers
• Work with the program coordinator to help recruit and organize volunteers
• Ensure program needs are met and events are staffed by volunteers

Communications

• Manage Friends for Sight social media and online presence, expanding reach and increasing activity
• Create new social media and print campaigns
• Interview volunteers or families and produce good news stories to share
• Prepare storylines and pitches that could be used when working with media outlets

Development

• Research potential funders of programs
• Cultivate relationships with funders and work on proposals for funding
• Gain grant writing experience

Custom

Any combination of the above or bring new ideas to us, based on goals of the individual

Internship Qualifications

To be considered for an internship with Friends for Sight, candidates must:

• Have at least 2 weekday mornings available each week for internship responsibilities
• Be responsible and follow through on commitments
• Be able to work independently and be self-motivated to accomplish goals/objectives
• Have reliable transportation
• Be willing to travel around Salt Lake and Utah Counties to assist with events as needed
• Enjoy working with clients/volunteers from diverse backgrounds
• Communicate clearly verbally and in writing

This internship is unpaid, but there is a travel stipend awarded at the end of the season based on the amount of traveling done while helping us out.

To apply for an internship or for any questions, please contact:

Haley Smedley - Program Director
haley@friendsforsight.org