Most interns work 5 to 15 hours a week to assist in the delivery of services to our clients. Interns gain valuable professional experience while learning how to serve our clients. In addition to the positions listed here, staff members may work with interns to create positions to better serve their goals.

             

      

Types of Internship Opportunities Available:

Counseling Interns - (Masters or Doctoral Degrees Only) - Counseling Intern Details.doc

Development Interns - Development Intern Details.doc

Violence Intervention and Prevention Program - VIPP Intern Details.doc

Community Education Intern - Community Education Intern Details.doc

Community Resource Intern - Community Resource Intern Details.doc

Outreach Advocacy Intern - Outreach Advocates Details.doc

Drama Teach (Acting to Change the Truth) Intern -  Drama Teach Intern Details


Advantages of interning with Friends of the Family:  

• Flexible scheduling of office hours
• Opportunities to network with community and statewide agencies
• Professional atmosphere with accessible clinical staff and peer support
• Ongoing professional development provided
• TV/VCR equipment is available for videotaping and reviewing counseling sessions
• Opportunities for public speaking
• Opportunities to participate in sexual assault victim advocacy

The following must be completed to be considered for placement:

• Resume highlighting coursework, previous practicums and relevant work experience
• Volunteer Application Click here for Application
• 3 References - name/email/phone number
• Child Abuse Registry Background Check  Click here for CAPS form

  ***Please note*** CAPS Form must be notarized. Notary available by appointment at DCFOF 940.387.5131 ext. 231

 

Steps to applying for placement:

1. Mail the documents listed above to:

                                   P.O Box 640, Denton TX 76201 - (Attn: Community Resource Coordinator)     

          or drop off at:

                                                          1400 Crescent Suite 5, Denton TX 76201 
                                                                    before the dates listed below:

Fall Internships - all paperwork must be submitted by May 15th
Spring Internships - all paperwork must be submitted by November 1st

Summer Internships - all paperwork must be submitted by March 15th

 

    2. You will be contacted by the Community Resource Coordinator for an initial interview.

    3. If approved you will be contacted by a Program Director for a second interview.

 

    4. Program Directors will make decisions in a timely fashion and you will be notified if you are accepted.

 

 

Please send all application material to the Resource Coordinator - because of the high volume of phone calls related to student placement, please email all questions to sarah@dcfof.org. Feel free to contact the agency for verification that your materials were received.