Buckner Internship Community: Buckner Children and Family Services  Location: Rio Grande Valley, TX (multiple) Address: 3780 N Bentsen Palm Dr Mission, TX, 39614 Mile 7 Rd Suite 3, Peñitas, TX, 6609 Joshua Drive, Donna, TX Paid/Unpaid: Unpaid Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16 - 24 hours per week NOTE: Schedules vary based on department needs and your availability

***All internships have been filled for Fall 2025. We are now accepting applications for 2026 internships.

Buckner Children and Family Services is seeking passionate and dedicated interns to support our programs and services in the Rio Grande Valley region of TX. Internships are available with the following programs: Family Hope Centers, Foster Care and Adoption, and transition support programs. Join us and be a part of a dynamic team that transforms lives and uplifts families in our community. Gain invaluable experience while contributing to meaningful projects and initiatives that help families achieve their fullest potential. If you're ready to inspire hope and create lasting change, we want to hear from you!

What you'll do:

• Support planning and implementing exciting activities for children and families
• Shadow and manage aspects of a family case
• Collaborate with team members on planning for special year round events
• Join in on meetings and collaborate with team members
• Perform clerical duties
• Fulfill tasks assigned by staff supervisor
• Learn technical skills related to the non-profit industry

What you'll accomplish:

• Develop a working knowledge of non-profits and how to carry out successful ministry in an underserved community
• Grow in skills related to working with children and families living in vulnerable situations
• Learn how to work collaboratively with team members from various departments
• Be trained and developed in ways that will be applicable for future employment
• Connect with fellow interns and other professionals within the company to build your network

What you'll bring:

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree during the length of the program.
• Commit to working at least 16-24 hours per week during business hours with some evening availability.
• Strong academic record.
• Access to own housing and transportation to/from the assigned internship site.
• Must be comfortable working with children and adults of various ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, cultures, and religious beliefs.
• Able to give clear written and verbal instructions to people.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

About Buckner: Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org.  Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, ​age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.