Volunteer Project Catalog

​Chicago HOPES for Kids

Chicago HOPES for Kids offers an annual internship program during the Fall–Spring school semesters, designed for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in Social Work. This immersive, trauma-informed experience provides interns the opportunity to support resilient youth while growing personally and professionally. Interns can expect: -An immersive, trauma-informed experience supporting resilient youth -Professional mentorship from experienced nonprofit leaders -Development of programmatic, advocacy, and interpersonal skills -A collaborative team invested in helping you meet your academic goals This opportunity is exclusively available to Social Work interns officially hired by Chicago HOPES for Kids. If you are interested in applying or learning more, please contact Jennifer Harden-Finn (jen@chicagohopesforkids.org).

​Chicago HOPES for Kids

Urban Initiative's mission is to use the power of sport and play to empower Chicago’s youth to achieve academic success, develop social-emotional skills, and build social capital. This is a Summer partnership between Urban Initiatives and Chicago HOPES for Kids and limited to only Urban Initiative interns.