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Intern

The Springs Rescue Mission · Human Services · $15.4M budget · 123 staff · Since 1996

Why The Springs Rescue Mission

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Helps the poor, homeless, hungry, and addicted through community partnerships.

  • Donation center: the donation center is here for families and individuals struggling with poverty and in need. Our clothing store and distribution center make Springs Rescue Mission (srm) one of el paso county's key providers of life's essential items. The…$7.5M spent in FY2024
  • Shelter program: over 140,000 bed nights provided to over 5,300 unique individuals in our tiered shelter system. People seeking shelter are admitted to the entry shelter for relief and recue services, including food, clothing, and community connection. Our goal is…$3.3M spent in FY2024
  • Samaritan's kitchen - meals & food program: our meal program provides hot meals seven days a week in a cafeteria-style facility. During fiscal year 2025, samaritan's kitchen provided more than 220,000 hot meals in our kitchen - serving over 5,100…$1.6M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$103K–$158K
6 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$34.2M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
123
employees
1,751 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
92%
of spending
Looks good: 92% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−105%
of revenue, FY2023
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
2 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Fine: 2.2 months of spending in cash; 1 to 3.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1996
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
Looks goodFineWorth a lookConcernTap a box for the reason.

About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Description Grow Your Skills. Serve with Purpose. Change Lives. At Springs Rescue Mission, an internship is more than a résumé builder—it's an opportunity to gain meaningful professional experience while helping restore lives through the love of Christ. We're accepting internship applications year-round for students and recent graduates interested in making a difference while developing valuable career skills. Whether your internship is required for school or you're looking for practical experience, we'd love to explore opportunities with you.

Position summary

Springs Rescue Mission considers every position an expression of ministry and a valued part of our team. Interns are expected to maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and affirm SRM's Statement of Faith and Core Values while serving alongside staff, volunteers, guests, and community partners. The student Intern position provides structured educational experiences that integrate professional education, Christian service, and supervised field learning within Springs Rescue Mission's ministry.

The internship is designed to support the development of competent, ethical, and compassionate professionals through meaningful participation in serving individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, and other life challenges. Interns become part of Springs Rescue Mission's transformative service model, working alongside staff across multiple programs and pathways that support individuals throughout their journey toward stability, restoration, and long-term independence.

Through supervised practice, reflective learning, and progressive responsibility, interns apply classroom knowledge to real-world ministry while developing professional competencies consistent with their academic program and Learning Agreement. This internship is governed by the Springs Rescue Mission Student Internship Policy and Procedures Manual, which establishes the educational framework, supervision standards, professional expectations, and evaluation process. Internship activities are individualized through collaboration between the student, university, and Site Supervisor.

This is an unpaid educational internship requiring a minimum commitment of two academic semesters and at least twelve (12) hours per week unless otherwise approved through the university affiliation agreement.

Requirements

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in supervised learning experiences aligned with academic and professional competencies. Observe, assist, and participate in guest and tenant services under supervision. Provide life skills support, resource navigation, and basic case management activities as assigned. Assist with groups, classes, community activities, pantry operations, and special events when appropriate. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, partner agency interactions, and tenant engagement opportunities. Maintain accurate documentation and complete assigned administrative tasks. Attend required…

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About The Springs Rescue Mission

From its Form 990

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