Most interns work 10 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.

INTERN APPLICATION DEADLINE TO INTERN FOR SUMMER 2012 IS APRIL 6, 2012.


Types of Internship Opportunities Available:

Counseling Interns (click for description)
Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (click for description)
Community Education Intern (click for description)
Community Resource Intern (click for description)
Outreach Advocacy Intern (click for description)
Non-Profit Operations Intern (click for description)

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

HOW TO BECOME AN INTERN

1. Complete Intern Application.
2. Include a resume highlighting coursework, previous practicum’s and relevant work experience.
3. Provide 3 References—name/email/phone number.
4. Contact Erin Carney, Director of Community Relations, for information on how to turn in your application.
5. If all paperwork is clean and clear, you will be contacted by a Program Director for an interview.
6. Program Directors will make decisions in a timely fashion and you will be notified if you are accepted.

** Please note** CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT CENTRAL REGISTRY form must be notarized.  THERE IS A ONE-TIME, NON-REFUNDABLE $10 VOLUNTEER APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE.  YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THIS FEE.  PAYMENT METHODS: CASH OR MONEY ORDER.  Call 940-987-5131. Due to the high volume of phone calls related to student placement, please email all questions to volunteer@dcfof.org.