Summer Intern - Slice of Summer

LBFE’s philosophy, programs, and activities are focused on alleviating loneliness and isolation among older adults in Chicago. The need for social interactions is critical to the human spirit, and we believe that nurturing the soul is as important as feeding the body.

Summer Program Interns bring fun and engagement to older adults across Chicago through in-person activities, special summer programs, and vacation experiences.

Director of Program

• Visiting older adults in their own homes, within a geographic section of Chicago.
• Bring special summer experiences to older adults’ homes.
• Accompany and participate with older adults at parties or outings.
• Calling older adults to schedule a visit or pick-up time.
• Full‑time 10 to 12‑week summer internship, beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
• $16.60 per hour, with a $40 monthly phone stipend.
• Mileage reimbursement, if driving personal vehicle.
• Driving an LBFE vehicle may be available.

• Must have a driver’s license.
• Excellent ability to communicate with individuals and teams, including older adults, volunteers, intern teammates, and supervisors.
• Awareness and empathy to older adults’ needs.
• Respect for the individual and an understanding that friendship is essential in the lives of all people, especially isolated older adults living alone.
• Ability to clearly listen and easily carry a conversation.

• Training and Experiences:
  Gain exposure and knowledge around the field of aging, along with a diverse group of committed older adults, volunteers, and staff.
• Organization and Management:
  Plan, coordinate, and implement daily schedules.
• Analysis and Problem Solving:
  With staff support, identify, review, and solve problems.
• Relationship building:
  Build social and cultural sensitivity.

• 8‑hour shift
• Monday to Friday, one Saturday in June
• Job is flexible.
• Build experience and understanding in the field of aging.
• Meet new friends by participating in social activities for older adults and volunteers.
• Experience with in a structured non‑profit organization and presenting information to donors, volunteers, older adults, and supporters.
• Ability to contribute ideas and see those ideas taken into account.

Amy Lambert – Internship and Intergenerational Program Specialist -  – alambert. Please reach out with any questions or to discuss in more detail.