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Building Skills, Building Community:
Internship & Community Partnerships

At Porchlight, we believe in creating inclusive opportunities for growth and impact. Whether you're seeking a meaningful internship, a volunteer role, or employment, we offer diverse programs that empower individuals to build skills, contribute to community-driven initiatives, and explore career development paths. Join us in making a difference while growing personally and professionally.​​

Available Opportunities

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Social Media Internship

Paid Social Media Internship 

Gain hands-on experience creating graphics, videos, and social media content for a nonprofit food rescue and community grocery program. Must have prior social media experience, work independently, and take initiative.

150 hours  ~ $3,000 stipend

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Food Rescue Coordinator

Food Rescue Coordinator

Coordinate grocery donation pickups, manage volunteers, and support community grocery distribution events for a nonprofit food rescue program. Help reduce food waste while ensuring families have fair access to rescued food.

15–20 hours/week ~ $20–$25/hour

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Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator 
Oversee the administrative and financial operations of a growing nonprofit food rescue and community grocery program. Support program development, track data, and help ensure organizational growth and sustainability.

15–20 hours/week ~ $20–$25/hour

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How did you hear about us?
Preferred Position (select one):

Work / Education Background

Role-Specific Questions

For Food Rescue / Program Coordinators:

For Social Media Interns:

How did you hear about this position?
Social media
Friend or Family
Former Volunteer
Other

Required Attachments:

  • Resume / CV

  • Social Media Portfolio (for Social Media Intern applicants only)

Thank You & Equal Opportunity Statement


Thank you for your interest in joining Porchlight Community Services. We appreciate your time and the effort it takes to apply. Porchlight is committed to providing equal opportunities in recruitment and hiring and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or California law. We encourage applicants who meet the qualifications to apply and will consider all qualified candidates fairly.

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Hours of Operation
Contact Information

Porchlight Community Services illuminates individuals’ self-sufficiency and empowers people to achieve long-term financial security.

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Volunteering:  Sunday through Saturday

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Food Distribution Event 

(by appointment only)

Thursday 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Sunday/Saturday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Our Address: 

8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite F,
San Diego, CA 92123

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Questions or comments? Have you visited our FAQs?

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Email us at info@porchlightcs.org

Reducing Waste, Rescuing Food—Thanks to CalRecycle
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Part of our work was funded by a grant from the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).

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This support helps us rescue more food, reduce waste, and share practical, sustainable solutions with our community.  Learn more about the program here.

©2023 por Porchlight Community Services, Inc.

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