Purpose Brands 414

Volunteer Experience and Group Leader Intern

Internship - Springdale, AR - Internship

Volunteer Experience and Group Leader Internship

About Us

Purpose Brands 414 (PB414) is a faith-based nonprofit organization that creates and stewards redemptive initiatives where people experience dignity, hope, and the love of Jesus.

Through initiatives that currently include Beautiful Lives Thrift Boutique, Bold Lives Men's Thrift, and Thrift Out, we create ministry opportunities that meet tangible needs, restore communities, develop leaders, and faithfully steward resources for lasting Kingdom impact.

Our vision is to see every person flourish in relationship with Jesus.

Internship Overview 

  • This internship offers a reciprocal opportunity designed to provide hands-on experience for the student while contributing meaningfully to the mission of PB414. This role is centered on leading and creating excellent experiences for volunteer groups.
  • This experience is ideal for students interested in nonprofit leadership, communications, business, education, social work, ministry, or event management. 
  • Location: Primarily at Thrift Out (Springdale) and Purpose Hub (Johnson) but there could be occasional time at Beautiful Lives Bentonville, Beautiful Lives Fayetteville, or Beautiful Lives Siloam Springs. 
  • Schedule and time commitment: 
    • We are currently accepting applications for the fall internship terms. 
      • Flexible schedule of 5–15 hours per week
      • Ideal start date: immediately
  • Reports to: Volunteer Program Operations Lead 

Key Responsibilities

  • Group Facilitation 
    • Help lead and facilitate volunteer groups
    • Welcome groups and provide a clear, engaging orientation
    • Communicate instructions, assign tasks, and keep groups on track
    • Create a positive, organized, and mission-driven experience for each group
    • Adapt as needed to group size, pace, and daily needs
  • Volunteer Experience Support
    • Assist with onboarding and volunteer experience
    • Help ensure spaces and projects are prepared in advance of group arrivals
    • Observe and identify ways to improve the volunteer experience
  • Operations Support
    • Work alongside volunteers on tasks
    • Reset and prepare spaces between volunteer groups
    • Track attendance and note any key feedback, wins, or challenges
  • Initial training/shadowing provided, with increasing independence over time

Interns at Purpose Brands 414 have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. These learning goals can be tailored to your interests and career path: 

  • Insight into nonprofit operations and volunteer management
  • Hands-on leadership experience facilitating groups
  • Opportunities to lead and take ownership of projects in a supportive, mentoring environment 
  • Practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Practice professional communication across departments and teams 
  • Exposure to an EOS-run workplace (Entrepreneurial Operating System) 
  • Working in a values-driven, redemptive organization focused on mission, impact, and sustainability 
  • Receive all benefits of PB414 volunteers
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Please review Purpose Brands 414's Core Values:

Growth: Cultivating a spirit of continuous development and learning, sustaining progress and multiplying opportunities. Together, we develop, we sustain, we multiply. /// We train and develop team and volunteers. We build to last. We sustain a humble and learning workplace. We seek to expand our capacity, scope, and impact. We improve the practical and spiritual condition of others.

Trust: Foster collaboration, build meaningful relationships, and establish genuine connections. Together, we collaborate, we relate, we connect. /// We foster a better together mindset. We cultivate relationships. We are trustworthy. We care. We practice honesty and integrity.

Honor: Extend grace by demonstrating unconditional positive regard, dignify every interaction, and elevate the worth of each individual. Together, we give grace, we dignify, we elevate. /// We empower positive change while giving grace. We practice UPR and positive intent. We impart dignity. We elevate through active listening. We practice hospitality.

Servanthood: Adopt a humble and selfless heart posture towards others, influence without expecting personal gain or recognition in return, making a positive impact through genuine service. Together, we love, we influence, we are humble. /// We practice servant leadership. We are others focused. We serve without expecting personal gain. We anticipate needs and take initiative. We foster resilience through servanthood.

Excellence: We value excellence in our craft and hold ourselves accountable to the best of our abilities. Together, we are effective, we steward, and we take ownership. /// We communicate and coordinate to champion effectiveness. We steward ourselves, others, and our resources. We cultivate an ownership mindset. We hold ourselves accountable. We do our best.*
Please review Purpose Brands 414's Statement of Faith:
Volunteers and Interns are not required to share these beliefs but are asked to respect them while representing Purpose Brands 414.

There is one God, eternally existing in three co-equal Persons: God the Father, God the
Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Romans 8; Ephesians 1:13-14).

God, out of love for His children, sent His son Jesus Christ to show us how to live; He died
for our sins, and rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:1-8).

The Bible is the inspired Word of God and is the final authority in life and doctrine (2
Timothy 3:16).

Salvation is a free gift of God. The death of Christ on the cross is the only
sufficient payment for our sins. All have sinned, but all can be saved. This salvation is
available for any who put their trust in Christ as Savior (Romans 3:23, 6:23; John 3:16).

Those trusting Christ should repent of sin, confess that Jesus is Lord, and be reconciled
with God (Romans 10:9).

Jesus powerfully brought the Kingdom of God on earth through His life, death, and
resurrection; and His Church is called to co-labor with Him to advance His Kingdom
(Matthew 4:17; Hebrews 12:28; Matthew 28:18-20).

The victorious, redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides holistic freedom from the
power of the enemy (Colossians 1:13-23; Isaiah 53:3-12).

The Church is the body of Christ on earth, empowered by the Holy Spirit to continue the
task of reaching the lost and discipling the saved, helping them become fully devoted
followers of Christ (Acts 1:4-8, 2:4; Ephesians 4:1-16).

The government and peace of God are ever-increasing through King Jesus (Isaiah 9:7).

Christ will one day return and reign forever with His overcoming bride - the Church (1
Thessalonians 4:13-18).

When we die, we will either be eternally separated from God by sin or eternally with God
through faith in Jesus Christ (John 3:16; John 14:1-3; Revelation 20:10, 15).*
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