
Interns develop meaningful relationships with residents of our senior living communities and members of Goodwin Living At Home. By sharing stories, dreams and interests, residents and interns can learn from one another’s experiences.
If you think senior living is only about healthcare, think again. At Goodwin Living, many departments and service lines work together to provide high-quality care to older adults in our communities and across the D.C. Metro region. These teams offer many non-clinical opportunities for interns to learn and make meaningful contributions to our work.
Goodwin Living is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization that seeks to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. We offer paid, non-clinical internships in the following departments:
We offer four cohorts of internships per year. Two cohorts (summer and winter) are open to the general public. Please look closely at the eligibility criteria listed here to see if you are eligible to apply for a particular cohort.
Location: You will be assigned to one of the three senior living communities in Falls Church and Alexandria, Virginia.
See our current internship openings in the Support Services category here.
When: The Summer Internship Cohort runs from June to August.
Eligibility: Open to students currently enrolled in any college, university or trade school program.
Applications Open: Late Spring.
When: The Fall Internship Cohort runs from September to December.
Eligibility: Open to all Marymount University students, in partnership with Marymount University’s Center for Optimal Aging.
Applications Open: Summer.
When: The Winter Internship Cohort runs from December to January, with flexible start times depending on the student’s university winter break schedule.
Eligibility: Open to children of Goodwin Living team members and students currently enrolled in any college, university or trade school program.
Applications Open: Late Fall.
When: The Spring Internship Cohort runs from March to May.
Eligibility: Open to high school students at local high schools in partnership with Communities in Schools. Also open to all Marymount University students, in partnership with Marymount University’s Center for Optimal Aging.
Applications Open: Late Winter.
Scroll through the tabs below to see some of the special benefits you’ll receive when you intern with Goodwin Living.
Resident Mentors
Interns develop meaningful relationships with residents of our senior living communities and members of Goodwin Living At Home. By sharing stories, dreams and interests, residents and interns can learn from one another’s experiences.
Professional Development Workshops
Attend workshops led by senior leaders in our organization. These sessions are designed to build your workforce skills and offer opportunities for networking. Past session topics include Resume Building, Interview Practice and Public Speaking and Communication.
Hands-On Projects
Make substantive contributions to your team. Past intern projects have included developing and running activities with residents, writing articles for the Goodwin Living blog, creating videos and managing our social media accounts.
Interns develop meaningful relationships with residents of our senior living communities and members of Goodwin Living At Home. By sharing stories, dreams and interests, residents and interns can learn from one another’s experiences.
Need information about clinical placements or university partnerships? Reach out to us.