Gain Hands-On Experience While Making a Difference

At Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, interns are more than volunteers—they are valued members of our team. Our internship program provides meaningful, hands-on experience for students pursuing careers in public health, social work, nutrition, gerontology, nonprofit management, business, communications, psychology, sociology, human services, and other related fields.
As an intern, you'll apply classroom knowledge in a real-world nonprofit setting while helping improve the lives of homebound older adults, veterans, and individuals with disabilities throughout our community.

Every day, you'll help fulfill our mission:
"We are more than a meal—we nourish, we comfort, we protect."


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Why Complete Your Internship with Us?

Our internships provide opportunities to:

  • Gain hands-on experience in a nonprofit organization serving the community.
  • Work directly with older adults and vulnerable populations.
  • Develop professional communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills.
  • Learn about aging services, food insecurity, social isolation, and community resources.
  • Strengthen your résumé through meaningful service.
  • Receive mentorship from experienced nonprofit professionals.
  • Complete required internship, practicum, service-learning, or observation hours.

What kind of internship experiences do you offer?

Internship experiences are tailored whenever possible to meet your academic program requirements and learning objectives. Click on a focus below to see specific services.
    • Telephone Reassurance Program
    • Friendly Visitor Program
    • Client wellness check-in calls
    • Community resource referrals
    • Social isolation prevention initiatives
    • Health promotion and wellness education
    • Community outreach projects
    • Meal packing and assembly
    • Meal quality assurance
    • Nutrition education projects
    • Kitchen operations
    • Food safety and sanitation practices
    • Special meal distribution events
    • Assisting with meal deliveries alongside volunteer drivers
    • Packing meals for daily delivery routes
    • Telephone reassurance calls
    • Friendly visiting
    • Community outreach events
    • Social media management
    • Graphic design
    • Photography and storytelling
    • Newsletter creation
    • Community outreach campaigns
    • Volunteer recruitment
    • Fundraising and special events
    • Volunteer coordination
    • Administrative support
    • Client services
    • Program planning
    • Community partnerships
    • Special events
    • Data collection and reporting

Who Can Apply?

We welcome students from accredited colleges, universities, and vocational programs, including:

  • Public Health
  • Social Work
  • Gerontology
  • Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Human Services
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Business Administration
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Communications
  • Marketing
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Recreational Therapy
  • Other related programs

Whether your program requires an internship, practicum, field placement, service-learning, or observation hours, we encourage you to apply.

Make A Difference Today!

I feel like I'm on vacation. I'm gaining weight and I get to meet a variety of new people. I am grateful for the program. The food is fresh and good, the service is wonderful, and the visitors are so nice and helpful.

Jahal

Since I no longer drive, Meals on Wheels allow me more independence by not having to ask someone to take me shopping so often.

Vykki

I really want to say thank you to Meals on Wheels because if it wasn't for this service I would not be eating. When my husband died I had no one to turn to for help, but now, because of you, I now have someone to depend on.

Beverly

There are so many of us that don't have the funds or have issues that keeps us from cooking so it means a lot to me to have a helping hand. I AM SO VERY THANKFUL FOR YOU ALL!

Dorothy

You allow us to live at home by providing delicious means and friendly smiling faces that greet me every day.

David

There is a wide variety of food and each meal is all well balanced. I am diabetic and your meals accommodate my specific meal needs.

Alice

Thank you ever so much for your incredible service of providing good food and delivering them with such kindness and joy!

Maria

Gratitude and Joy to all of you for your service. It is a pleasure every day to receive the delicious and generous meals from kind volunteers.

Barbara

Thank you for such delicious meals. Since starting Meals on Wheels I have more energy and I’ve gained some weight. You truly are a lifesaver!

Mary