We work with high schools in the region of Southwest Virginia to provide internship opportunities for area students at the freshmen through senior level.

Our internship program centers on public history and museum education, civic engagement, community organizing, leadership development, and cultural preservation advocacy.

Program Features

• Hands-on Training: Engage in practical exercises and real-world projects that simulate the responsibilities of a curator and researcher.

• Workshops and Seminars: Participate in dynamic workshops led by industry experts, covering topics ranging from artifact conservation to public engagement strategies.

• Mentorship: Benefit from one-on-one guidance from experienced curators and leaders who are committed to nurturing your growth.

• Field Trips: Immerse yourself in cultural and historical sites, applying your skills in real-world settings and broadening your perspective.

• Leadership Development: Collaborate with fellow interns on community-focused projects, applying leadership skills to address societal challenges.

We offer a comprehensive internship and work-study program that provides valuable opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. *Students may receive course credits or pursue a work-study arrangement.

The internship is focused on:

• Scanning and imaging basics and field research from a community-based methodology.

• Museum curator essentials, collections care management, and exhibit curation.

• Dynamic and hands-on learning experience learning how to use high quality, industry standard software and equipment.

Participants engage in practical training that spans various aspects of museum and cultural heritage work, fostering a well-rounded skill set.

This immersive environment allows students to contribute meaningfully to our mission while gaining invaluable insights and expertise in the fields of scanning and imaging, research, leadership, curatorship, and collections care management.

Our internship opportunities cater specifically to adult learners seeking to cultivate and refine their professional skills. Tailored to meet the individual needs of each participant, these internship experiences for adult learners are carefully curated to ensure a unique and impactful learning journey.

• Christiansburg High School

  • African American History Class

• Radford University

  • Black Studies Center

  • History Department

• Virginia Tech Polytechnic Institute

  • Leadership and Social Change Residential College

  • History Department

• New River Valley Blues Society

  • NRVBS ‘Blues Iniative’

Do you offer remote internships? Yes, we provide remote internship opportunities to ensure equitable access and broader engagement with our nonprofit mission.

Do you offer paid internships? Certainly, we provide paid internships based on resource availability.