Volunteer Experience and Group Leader Internship

About Us

Purpose Brands 414 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit parent organization created to launch and steward redemptive, purpose-driven marketplace initiatives. Our brands include: 

• Beautiful Lives Thrift Boutique in Bentonville, Fayetteville, and Siloam Springs 
• Thrift Out in Springdale 
• Bold Lives Men’s Thrift, launching in 2026 

We are committed to operating with multiple bottom lines, advancing the Kingdom of God, and building a values-focused community through every initiative. 

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, especially during our high-volume summer season. 
• 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), 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 both summer and fall internship terms. Please indicate your preferred session in your application.
    • Summer Internship Details:
      • Flexible schedule of 5–15 hours per week throughout most of the summer. Ideal candidates should be available during our peak weeks, when large, pre-scheduled volunteer groups return annually. These groups are scheduled Tuesday–Thursday, June 16 – July 9, and availability during these times is strongly preferred.
      • Start Date: Mid May - to be determined upon acceptance of this offer
    • Fall Internship Details: 
      • Flexible schedule of 5–15 hours per week
      • Ideal start date: August 17 - to be determined upon acceptance of this offer
• Reports to: Thrift Out Volunteer Coordinator 

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
• Explore spiritual formation and personal development through provided e-courses, including Theology of Work and Metron Manager.
• 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