Serve With Us
Volunteer & Internships
Why Serve
Compassion, in real practice
Whether you have a few hours a week or a semester to give, there's a place for you on this team. Everything we ask of paid staff - training, supervision, support - we offer to volunteers and interns too.
It matters
Loneliness and isolation are public-health problems. A weekly visit is a real intervention.
It teaches
You'll see person-centered, culturally adapted care up close - and learn skills you can take anywhere.
It connects
Become part of a multilingual, multicultural team that takes care of each other as well as our clients.
Roles Available
Six places to start
Pick the role that fits your goals - or tell us what you're hoping for and we'll find a fit.
Companion Visits
Spend an afternoon listening, playing cards, walking the block. Meaningful for clients living alone.
Community Outreach
Help us connect with faith communities, senior centers, and cultural organizations.
Nursing Internships
Hands-on supervised hours for BSN, ADN, or LPN programs. We coordinate with your school.
Social Work Internships
BSW, MSW, or related programs - care coordination, advocacy, and case management exposure.
Public Health Internships
Project-based work on community health, cultural adaptation, or program evaluation.
Event Support
Help with health fairs, volunteer drives, and culturally-anchored community events.
Apply
Tell us about you
What to expect
- 1
Day 0
You apply
Submit the form on this page. Volunteer applicants and intern applicants share the same form with different fields.
- 2
Day 1-3
We respond
Our outreach lead reviews and reaches out for a 20-minute conversation - by phone, video, or in person.
- 3
Week 1-2
Onboarding
Background check (we cover the cost), orientation, HIPAA + safety training, and a meet-the-team session.
- 4
Week 2+
First placement
Volunteers are matched with one or two clients to start; interns receive their preceptor and begin supervised hours.
What we look for
- •A heart for serving older adults and people with disabilities
- •Reliability, empathy, and respect for cultural diversity
- •A clear background check (we assist applicants through this)
- •Bilingual abilities are a plus, but not required
Voices
From our volunteers and interns
“My WeHelp internship was the first time I saw what culturally adapted care actually looks like in practice. It changed how I want to nurse.”
Aisha R.
BSN intern, 2024
“I started visiting one client on Saturdays. A year in, it's the part of my week I look forward to most.”
James W.
Companion volunteer
Common Questions