Social Services Internships

Back to School Internship

• Gain an understanding of how the Back to School Program fits into the overall mission of the department.
• Learn about and interact with hundreds of community donors.
• Gain knowledge of the need for families to gain assistance to provide their children with the necessities of school.
• Opportunity to participate in community events and media activities.
• Deliver backpacks and school supplies to several elementary schools.

Volunteer Program Internship

• Aid in the development and publishing of a newsletter for volunteers.
• Conduct research and interview individuals for newsletter articles.
• Assist in the design and layout of newsletters as well as recommending the context of newsletters.
• Solicit volunteers in the community.

Holiday Sharing Program

• Enter families' wish lists.
• Answer and make phone calls to match donors to seniors and/or families in need.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field (ex: Human Services, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Work).
• All applicants/students must have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0+.
• Students are required to upload an official or unofficial transcript to their application to demonstrate their enrollment status and GPA.

Supplemental Qualifications

• Preferred experience with Microsoft and/or Google.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.