AGENCY LIST
Sociology Graduate and Undergraduate Internship Programs
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
· Developing and leading a new Youth Council made up of local middle and high school students. The Youth Council will assist in guiding the priorities of the CCC&Y. This will involve public speaking, recruitment, and organizing and facilitating meetings. The development of a Youth Council is critical to the mission of the CCC&Y, to ensure that young people self-identify the greatest needs of this community. · Working with the Youth Assets Committee to assist in the implementation of our exciting Promoting Assets with Sculpture (PAWS) project. This project is based on the 40 Developmental Assets that were identified by the Search Institute (www.search-institute.org) as necessary supports, opportunities, values, and skills that young people need to achieve success. The PAWS committee is working with local artists, youth, businesses, and non-profit organizations to design and install 40 mountain lion sculptures throughout · Planning, organizing, and implementing workshops and other community education opportunities related to major issues that affect children and youth in our community. These workshops will vary in purpose, target audience, and structure. They may address issues including sexual violence, poverty, racism, predators on the internet, or child abuse; be for parents, youth, or professionals; and be over a lunchtime, a half-day, or multi-day – depending on the needs of the community. This project will involve maintaining communication with workshop presenters and hosts, identifying key issues that affect youth in our community, and conducting evaluations. In addition to these primary projects, the intern will have the opportunity to attend multi-disciplinary meetings related to children’s and youth issues; learn skills including professional writing and public speaking; and advocate for children and youth at the local, regional, and state level. All work will be done in coordination with and under the direction of the CCC&Y’s Executive Director.
COMPANY
Catholic Charities Community Services
ADDRESS
43 S San Francisco St
Flagstaff AZ 86001
The mission of Catholic Social Services is to build just and caring communities by strengthening families, reducing poverty, alleviating suffering, and advocating for justice to enhance human dignity and ensure the social and economic participation of all. Students interested in interning with Catholic Charities must specify interest in:
Family Emergency Shelter and Transitional Program - the only "family" shelter services in Flagstaff. Students will assist with case management, client education, and family support services.PATH Program - a homeless outreach program.Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program, 434 W Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301 - All projects based in Prescott area
Position Title(s): Youth Development Coordinator Responsibilities and Duties: Working on community based teen pregnancy prevention projects and awareness activities. Specifically, promotion of teen pregnancy prevention month, assisting with preparation of Teen Maze event and Girls and Sports Day, will also serve as an individual and group mentor to members of the Teens Taking Action Group, an after school program focusing on service projects involving teen pregnancy prevention which meets monthly. Qualifications and Desired Skills: Candidate will possess good written, oral, and organizational skills. The intern will be a self starter who understands the importance of deadlines. He/She must have some flexibility in availability of hours. He/She must be outgoing, creative and must posses a strong desire to work with youth, primarily high school age. The intern must have own vehicle and valid insurance.
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Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth
ADDRESS
2625 N King St
Flagstaff AZ 86001
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Coconino County Adult Probation
ADDRESS
222 E Birch St
Flagstaff AZ 86001
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Coconino County Adult Probation is a sentence that is an alternative to prison. The goal is rehabilitation of offenders and restoration to community and victim(s). The areas the intern may work in include, but are not limited to, pre-sentence, specialized caseloads (sex offenders, domestic violence offenders, mental health, etc.), standard probation supervision, intension probation supervision, drug court, and community service. For students interested in the probation field, this internship is an excellent way to get one’s foot in the door. It is also a good way to get an inside look at the criminal justice system and other arenas throughout Coconino County that work together in rehabilitation and restoration.
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Coconino County Community Services Department: Basic Business Empowerment
ADDRESS
2625 N King St
Flagstaff AZ 86004-1884
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Intern opportunities exist with the Coconino County Community Services Department’s Basic Business Empowerment Program, specifically pertaining to Individual Development Accounts (IDAs). IDAs are dedicated savings accounts, targeted specifically to working families. IDAs provide an incentive to work, save and build assets as a means to reach self sufficiency.
Basic Business Empowerment is looking for NAU student interns and other volunteers to assist with: recruitment and retention of participants, grant writing, presentations, marketing, development of promotional materials, data collection and analysis, development of financial education classes and community outreach.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications include the ability to: work and communicate effectively with others; maintain records and participant files; and, speak to individuals and groups as necessary to promote agency’s asset building opportunities. Computer skills are desirable.
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Coconino County Community Services Department: Public Fiduciary Office
ADDRESS
2625 N King St
Flagstaff AZ 86004-1884
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The intern will be assigned to work with the case managers in the Public Fiduciary office. The Public Fiduciary office works with clients who are assigned to them by the court. The individuals are incapacitated and/or physically challenged. The office may be either a guardian or conservator for the individual. A guardian is a person appointed by the probate court to ensure that the personal and medical needs of an incapacitated person are met. A conservator is a person appointed by the probate court to manage the financial affairs of someone who is determined to be unable to manage their own finances or property. The intern will learn Experience and Tasks, will attend meetings with other agencies to discuss and establish a plan of action/goals for individuals who are DDD (physically challenged) and discuss the individual’s budget, establish a budget for all other participants and assures that there is no overspending, assists with annual guardian/conservator report to the court, assist with inventory for new clients and update inventory as needed for current clients, do research of client property, possibly work with vital statistics to obtain birth or death certificates, research available facilities for placement, become familiar with the process for becoming guardian and conservator and the court process in reviewing annual accountings/case management conferences, and last interns may assist with the sale and/or disposal of property.
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Coconino County Community Services Department: Senior Services Program
ADDRESS
2625 N King St
Flagstaff AZ 86004-1884
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The intern would work closely under the supervision of the Case Manager and be assigned to work with individuals 60 years of age and over. They will also work with physically challenged individuals. Assignments would include meeting with a client and family members after a referral has been made, complete case management assessments to assess the needs of individuals and turn in documents in a timely manner, develop a service plan for their needs, attend social service agency meetings in order to learn about formal and informal resources available to the client, and attend any staff in-house meetings or training. Requirements for this internship students must like to work with older adults, be sensitive to the needs of the elderly, be able to communicate not only with the case managers but also with all members of the senior services department and community based organizations, and must have their own means of transportation.
COMPANY
Coconino County Juvenile Detention
ADDRESS
1001 E Sawmill Rd
Flagstaff AZ 86001-5833
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
An intern's typical duties include, working as a team member carrying out the following:
An intern will learn and obtain a working knowledge of:
An intern will develop the ability to:
| COMPANY | COPE Community Services |
| ADDRESS | 36 W Franklin |
| Tucson AZ 85701 | |
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
COPE collaborates with organizational, neighborhood, government, and stakeholder groups to create sustainable solutions to community problems. For example, COPE works with the Meth Free Alliance to help stop the use of methamphetamine. COPE hosts the annual Arizona Women's Conference, an event that inspires and educates the community on issues important to the wellness of women. COPE's Health Promotion programs offer HIV/AIDS testing, street educational outreach to high risk populations, and a drop-in center providing referrals and educational and support activities. COPE develops affordable housing, job readiness, and employment training solutions for disadvantaged populations.
The above list contains suggested activities. Other activities may be considered and discussed.
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Department of Economic Security: Division of Developmental Disabilities
ADDRESS
2705 N 4th St Ste A
Flagstaff AZ 86004
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities, in partnership with individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, advocates, community members and service providers, develops, enhances and supports environments which enable individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve and maintain physical well-being, personal and professional satisfaction, participation as family and community members and safety from abuse and exploitation. As an intern students will assists a support coordinator in their duties to learn all aspects of that position. Students will assist in contacting families and all agencies involved with each individual to schedule service plan development and review meetings, they will attend these meetings, learn required paperwork and filing, become familiar with other agencies DDD works with, and research and develop new resources. Developing new resources can be an internship in itself. Interns may also assist with task related to eligibility determination. An internship with this agency could lead to employment within DDD in the future.
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Flagstaff Family Food Center
ADDRESS
1903 N. Second Street
Flagstaff AZ 86004
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Flagstaff Family Food Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides free, hot meals to those in need.
Internship duties may include:
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Flagstaff International Relief Effort
ADDRESS
PO Box 22187
Flagstaff AZ 86001
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
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Flagstaff International Relief Effort (FIRE) is a non-profit, non-religious, non-political grassroots organization based in
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Flagstaff Shelter Services
ADDRESS
216 W. Phoenix Ave.
Flagstaff AZ 86001
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Flagstaff Shelter Services (FSS) is a nonprofit grassroots agency serving homeless men and women in Flagstaff. Our mission is to ease the suffering of homeless men and women by providing shelter and services in a safe, supportive and caring environment and to assist them in overcoming the obstacles to obtaining permanent housing. Flagstaff Shelter Services operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering day services and overnight shelter. We are always welcoming community minded volunteers and are currently looking for interns.
Interns are primarily responsible for homeless community member engagement and HIPP (Homeless Improvement and Prevention Planning) intakes and follow up. There is a strong focus on documenting member contacts, referrals, and progress. This position requires a person who can cope and react effectively to crisis situations; including medical and psychiatric emergencies. Interns must become familiar with the social services in the immediate area and be comfortable in referring our clients to the appropriate services. Interns will provide informal and formal written encouragement to guests when appropriate. Interns will use HMIS and an Access database to maintain accurate records and data for both our overnight shelter and our day center programs. The data collected will be used for grant reporting, community education, and program evaluation. Interns will develop on the job case management approaches, along with learning about various chemical dependency and mental illness treatment models.
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Four Corners Upward Bound Math & Science @ NAU
ADDRESS
NAU Field House Rm 245
Flagstaff AZ 86011
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Upward Bound Math & Science, within the Northern Arizona University Educational Support Programs Department, is a federally funded program that brings high school students from the southwest to Northern Arizona University for an intensive summer residential program. The program provides an integrated and challengeing college-prep program for low-income and first generation high school students in the summer on the Northern Arizona University campus.
The intern will assist in all planning for the summer including staff hiring, training, coordination of the larger student activities, and documentation of services. The intern will gain skills on all levels of program coordination with an emphasis on human relations. This internship can be taken for course credit during the spring semester and has the potential to lead directly into a summer position on our Senior Staff including room, board, and a $1600-$1700 stipend.
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Girls on the Run of Coconino County
ADDRESS
Flagstaff, AZ
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The mission of Girls on the Run of Coconino County is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. We fulfill our mission by offering curriculum-based, experiential, 12-week afterschool programs that use the power of running to give adolescent girls the tools to celebrate their bodies, honor their voices, recognize their gifts and activate their personal power. Women volunteers from the community are trained to facilitate Girls on the Run® programs, serving as coaches and positive adult role models. Our goal is to empower girls to reach their full emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical potential. Our objective is to reduce pregnancies, eating disorders, depression, suicide attempts, substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, and confrontations with the juvenile justice system among the girls who participate in our programs.
Internship opportunities with Girls on the Run are available during the fall and spring semesters for women who want to gain hands-on experience facilitating a 12-week prevention program for adolescent girls in Flagstaff, and develop their program coordination and community outreach skills. Special projects may also be developed based upon the Intern's professional interests and goals.
Intern requirements:
Interns must complete a volunteer application, interview, and consent to a background check.
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Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona
ADDRESS
2225 N Steves Blvd
Flagstaff AZ 86004
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Goodwill Industries Northern Arizona is a member in good standing with Goodwill Industries International and one of over 182 separate and autonomous Goodwill’s that comprise the largest not-for-profit provider of rehabilitation and re-cycling services in the world. Goodwill is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Goodwill Industries Northern Arizona has been a leading provider of rehabilitation, employment, training, educational, and emergency assistance to individuals with barriers to employment and community living throughout
JobsPlus provides “hands on” long-term supported employment to individuals with severe disabilities seek, secure, and maintain employment at Goodwill and at other businesses throughout
Goodwill Works is an employee development training program that assists individuals with disabilities wishing to work for the first time or return to work after being away from the job market develop the knowledge, skills, and work behaviors necessary to seek, secure and maintain employment. Funded by the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Division of Developmental Disabilities and Rehabilitation Services Administration.
One Stop Career Resource Center provides, under one roof, Adult Basic Education including General Equivalent Education (GED) preparation, financial assistance in paying for the GED examination, assistance in applying for college financial aid, and English as Second Language classes.
Through the One Stop we also assist individuals with barriers to employment by helping them determine career goals; learn how to complete applications, resumes, interview and conduct job search. At the One Stop customers have access to computers, job board, internet job search, copiers, faxes, telephones, postage needed to conduct a successful job search.
Services are funded by Goodwill Industries Northern Arizona through the sale of donated goods and by Coconino Community College Department of Adult Education.
GoodSamaritan Connection provides immediate family emergency assistance through access to showers, toiletry items, and essential clothing and/or household goods . Services are funded by Goodwill Industries Northern Arizona through the sale of donated goods and by Wal-Mart.
GoodNeighbor Connection links customers to vital resources at Goodwill and/or with community partners. Anyone walking in the door is eligible for this service. Services are funded by Goodwill Industries Northern Arizona through the sale of donated goods.
As an intern, students have the opportunity to work in any of the above programs and services and, in addition, have the opportunity to work in other areas of the organizations such as marketing, public relations, business operations, and website design based upon interest and business need.
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Hozhoni Foundation, Inc
ADDRESS
2133 N Walgreen St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Hozhoni Foundation provides individualized residential, vocational and educational services primarily for people with disabilities. Their goal is to enhance the quality of life, the self-sufficiency, dignity and self-respect of the individuals they serve. Internship placement is offered in Administration/Clerical, Administrative/Supervisory, Day Program, Residential, and Therapeutic Recreation. Descriptions of these programs are available from the Sociology Internship Advisor. Hozhoni offers training and placement in each of their programs and are open to the interests of the student.
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Infinia
ADDRESS
800 W University Ave
Flagstaff AZ 86001
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The mission of Infinia is to provide health care services to the elderly in a better way; a better way to take care of patients, employees and their families. Infinia provides a safe, quality environment for patients and a working environment that its employees and families love and can feel good about; an environment that is decent and helps the patients feel self-fulfilled by being there everyday. Infinia strives to give extraordinary efforts in order to revolutionize the senior care services in the local communities in which it operates and, as a result, will be a healthy and profitable business. As an intern, Infinia is looking for students that are willing to take on a more active role and be involved in activities. Activities include gardening, Sitercise, Beading and Crafts, Bingo, Shopping, Music, etc. These activities take up a large portion of the residents’ time and, therefore, are where the interns will be working. However, Infinia is open to the interests of the student and will be willing to work with them and their interests.
| COMPANY | Light Heart Foundation |
| ADDRESS | 1672 E Cottonwood St Ste B |
| Cottonwood AZ 86326 | |
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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Light Heart Foundation is a nonprofit organization that has been conducting intergenerational service learning programs for 10 years. We have either semester or year long internship positions available in the Verde Valley area. These internships begin with an orientation and training in September in intergenerational concepts, strategies and programming. Under staff supervision, the interns will be assisting the moderation of Project H.U.G. (Helping to Unite Generations) which is a service learning program that brings students from elementary and middle school together with seniors in retirement, convalescent, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. The ideal candidate has excellent people and communication skills and is very comfortable working with both youth and seniors in a highly interactive manner within classroom and facility settings. An existing curriculum will be used, however, we are looking for creative input and feedback from the interns to enhance the program. There may be opportunity to expand the program to include the teen age group. Time commitment will be 5 to 10 hours per week and can be somewhat flexible. Positions require time spent both in the Cottonwood offices and out in the field and may include travel to Sedona, Cottonwood and Camp Verde. There will be travel reimbursement and a stipend. For more details please call the Light Heart office.
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N.A.C.A.
ADDRESS
2717 N Steves Blvd Ste#11
Flagstaff AZ 86004
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The mission of NACA is to provide human and health services to individuals and families in a culturally appropriate manner emphasizing advocacy, harmony, respect and cooperation in all working relationships and community involvement at all levels. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about all areas of NACA, including but not limited to, the Family Health Center (which is a common placement), Tobacco Education Program, Emergency Assistance Program, Health Education, The Pathways Program, Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Substance Abuse Prevention, Diabetes Program, and so on. NACA is open to the interest of the student. Fingerprint clearance is a must for the internship and the cost will be appropriated to the student.
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N.A.C.O.G.
ADDRESS
119 E Aspen Ave
Flagstaff AZ 86001
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Northern Arizona Council of Governments is a nonprofit membership corporation representing local governments to provide a wide variety of services within the four Arizona counties of Apache, Coconino, Navajo, and Yavapai. Although NACOG is a large comprehensive organization with many programs, currently internships are restriced to The Area Agency on Aging.
The Area Agency on Aging program's purpose is to develop a comprehensive and coordinated system to deliver services to older individuals. The agency is charged with securing and maintaining maximum independance and dignity for older persons and with removing individual social barriers to economic and personal independence.
Students interested in interning with NACOG's Area Agency on Aging should choose between:
| COMPANY | NAU Office of Sustainability |
| ADDRESS | 43 S San Francisco St |
| Flagstaff AZ 86001 | |
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Office of Sustainability is seeking 5 students per semester for practical experience internships. These are non-paid internships; however, the students could receive academic credit from the sponsoring college. Projects can start in the fall 2008 semester and will be on-going.
The program is open to either undergraduate or graduate students. All of the project would take place on the NAU campus and the Office of Sustainability has space to house the interns.
Some of the sustainability project ideas include:
Communications: Press release/publicity intern, Webmaster
Environmental: Recycling and Earth Day coordinator
Engineering: Metering of campus building, Insulation value of the living grass roof on the ARD building, Solar thermal array output on the ARD building
Business: Historical financial reports on NAU’s energy costs vs. number of students/faculty/staff
Biology: Transform ARD’s retention basin into a permanent wetland for future studies
Construction Management: Performance of the pervious concrete at ARD
Psychology: Compare sick days of employees in LEED Certified vs. non-certified buildings on campus
Anthropology: Compare modern LEED building techniques with those used by native people (example:
Other sustainability project ideas are welcome.
If you are interested please contact Richard Baron, Director of Sustainability, at 523-6437, Richard.Baron@nau.edu
COMPANY
Northland Family Help Center
ADDRESS
2724 E Lakin #7
Flagstaff AZ 86001
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Northland Family Help Center provides safe haven, advocacy, and education for people living in unhealthy and violent relationships. We envision a community where all people live in safety, where all forms of violence have been eradicated, and where healthy families and individuals serve as the foundation of a vibrant and productive community.
All Interns at Northland Family must be at least 18 years old and able to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.
NFHC's Women's Shelter provides safe shelter, advocacy and life skills training to women and their children affected by domestic violence. Interns may be asked to answer the crisis line, assist with adult groups, assist with paperwork, sort donations, or help to keep the shelter clean and organized. Interns are also expected to complete a special project while at Northland Family.
The Children's Shelter provides shelter and respite care, family reunification, case management and life skills training for children and youth. Interns may be asked to shadow and assist Behavioral Health Workers in providing direct care to the clients. This could include facilitating life education groups and recreational activities, as well as assisting with paperwork.
Our Community Education Program provides interactive presentations and trainings targeting rape prevention to children, teens and young adults. Students would be asked to assist with trainings and general office tasks. They could also be involved in planning and organization of events.
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Northern Arizona Regional Gerontology Institute
ADDRESS
PO Box 5063 (NAU Riles Bldg 3rd floor)
Flagstaff AZ 86011-5063
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Northern Arizona Regional Gerontology Institute (NARGI) has several programs under their auspices. These include the Senior Companion, Foster Grandparent, Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs as well as the Flagstaff Senior Olympics. The first three programs utilize the skills of seniors age 55 and over to meet critical community needs by placing them to be volunteers with other homebound seniors, children with special/exceptional needs and with non-profit organizations such as homeless shelters, food banks, schools and hospitals. The mission of the Gerontology Institute is to value and promote service programs which utilize seniors as assets to the communities in which they serve, lifelong learning opportunities for seniors, gerontology education through internships, graduate assistantships and research, public education through academically based conferences and workshops on aging, and program partnerships to maximize staff and funding resources. The Gerontology Institute works with the elderly, but their internship program offers students a variety of possibilities, including, but not limited to developing cooperative and collaborative partnerships with other organizations, educational programming for seniors, developing activities, special events planning and report writing. However, NARGI prefers to meet with students to determine what the student wants to learn and develop internships to help meet the student’s needs. Please contact the Institute by phone to set up an appointment to discuss your internship possibilities.
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Parents Anonymous of Arizona
ADDRESS
1515 E Cedar Ave Ste E1
Flagstaff AZ 86004
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Parents Anonymous is a non-profit organization created to help parents develop positive approaches to parenting. PA offers a continuum of programs and services for the entire family, which include: school-based services, parenting education and support, and permanency placement and systems change for children in the foster care system. Interns may work with children promoting character education, facilitate parenting education classes, research and community outreach for Families For Kids and/or assist with children’s programs in the schools. Programs are offered in English and Spanish at various sites in Flagstaff and Williams. Parents Anonymous will offer students the opportunity to do community outreach, direct service to families, fund raising, evaluation and reporting, and other activities involving social service agencies. Interns working with children will be fingerprinted and must have their own transportation.
COMPANY
Planned Parenthood
ADDRESS
1530 S Riordan Ranch Rd
Flagstaff AZ 86001
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Community Organizing Internship
The internship is a collaborative position between Planned Parenthood Arizona and Arizona List.
Arizona List is a Political Action Committee that endorses pro-choice, Democratic women to local and state office in Arizona. Arizona List is a grassroots donor network. We recruit, mentor, and help elect progressive women across the state.
VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood is a national program sponsored by the Planned Parenthood Federation of America that offers a pro-choice voice on college campuses across the United States. VOX was created in order to build a future of pro-choice leaders and to further the pro-choice movement at a local level.
This internship is an unpaid position for a student seeking experience in the field of grassroots advocacy and organizing.
Location and Reporting Assignment: The Community Organizing Intern will report directly to the Internship Coordinators, who will provide supervision, direction and feedback as necessary. The intern may also work in conjunction with other Planned Parenthood and Arizona List staff and local board members as needed. The intern in this position will work both on the NAU college campus as well as surrounding community, and occasionally at the Planned Parenthood health center in Flagstaff.
Specific Responsibilities: The Community Organizing Intern will:
Qualifications for the Community Organizing Intern:
Supervisory Plan: The Community Organizing Intern will work closely with the Internship Coordinators to develop and maintain a pro-choice presence on their college campus and the surrounding community. Deadlines for individual projects will be provided, and frequent communication should be established via in-person conferences, email and/or telephone calls.
Time Commitment: Weekly hours to accommodate an individual schedule may be arranged with the Internship Coordinators. Adjustments to the schedule may be made as necessary. The internship usually extends the length of one semester; beyond that the length of the internship is negotiable. The intern must be able to commit a minimum 10 hours per week. Weekend and evening availability required.
Internship Benefits: The Community Organizing Intern will gain highly marketable experience in a professional atmosphere while simultaneously promoting pro-choice values within the Arizona community. The Community Organizing Intern is welcome to attend various PPAZ and Arizona List trainings as their schedule permits, with approval from the Internship Coordinators.
Additionally, if the intern meets the goals of the internship, he or she may have the opportunity to receive a free trip to Washington D.C. to attend the EMILY’s List conference on April 29th and 30th. Trip is contingent on the intern’s performance and goal accomplishment.
COMPANY
Victim/Witness Services for Coconino County
ADDRESS
5200 E Cortland Blvd Ste #A-22
Flagstaff AZ 86004
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Victim/Witness Services (V/WS) is a private, non-profit, non-governmental agency consisting of full- and part-time staff, volunteer victim advocates, and student interns working together to support victims throughout the criminal or juvenile justice process. V/WS assists victims of crimes and crisis occurring within Coconino County, including: homicide, aggravated assault, domestic violence, sexual assault, armed robbery, child physical and sexual abuse, and DUI crimes with fatalities or injuries. Services include immediate crisis intervention, crisis counseling, court escort, transportation to/from court, child care while testifying in court, assistance with victim compensation benefits, social service agency referrals, information on Arizona Victims’ Rights laws, victim and witness advocacy, follow-up support, and community education/public information. These complete wraparound services are designed to help victims/witnesses and their families recover from the initial trauma of a crime and to cope with the difficulties and confusion involved in the criminal justice process. Interns will be able to learn most aspects of a victim/witness program and may eventually manage a small caseload (with staff assistance and depending of number of internship hours per week). Interns will be expected to assist with data entry and clerical work. V/WS prefer students who are Junior Level or above, and who are mature, responsible and hardworking.
| COMPANY | The Whale Foundation |
| ADDRESS | 515 W Birch |
| Flagstaff AZ 86001 | |
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Mission Statement: In loving remembrance of Curtis “Whale” Hansen the Whale Foundation provides confidential access to mental and physical health care professionals and a network of support services deigned to restore, promote and celebrate the well being of the Grand Canyon River Guiding Community.
The Whale Foundation (WF) is a non-profit (501 c-3) organization dedicated providing Grand Canyon river guides with access to a variety of direct services including confidential mental health counseling and medical family practice professionals, financial planners and health insurance brokers, career counseling, life coaching and post secondary educational scholarship funds. As in most non-profit organizations, funding is a crucial component directly affecting the services we can offer and numbers of people we can help.
Private and government grants are available to qualified non-profit organizations. The WF is seeking a student intern to assist with grant writing research and development. The temporary position would be under the direct supervision of the WF’s executive director. The intern would research and identify funding organizations or sources that are compatible with the WF mission. All potentially compatible funding sources would be earmarked for further review by the executive director. A grant proposal “template” would be developed to assist in all grant proposals and at least one grant proposal will be prepared and submitted by the end of the internship period. Any and all grant proposals will be reviewed and approved by several qualified members of the WF Board of Directors before submission.
COMPANY
Williams Community Learning Center
ADDRESS
1300 S Milton Rd #206
Flagstaff AZ 86001
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Williams Community Learning Center is a component of Williams Unified School District. It is a program focused on “Systems Change.” Systems Change is a joint effort by the community to understand the workings of the Williams community. Together they explore how aspects of their community work or do not work and how they can change or improve those that do not work. Williams Community Learning Center offers different placement in which interns can experience the workings of the community collaboration of Systems Change, the main one being with WAADA. Williams Alliance Against Drug Abuse is an effort to unite the citizens of Williams to prevent and reduce the illicit use of Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs (ATOD) throughout the community of Williams. The Alliance recognizes that strengthening families and providing positive life skills is one to the most effective ways of preventing substance abuse. The Alliance brings together community resources to deliver services and activities to support the mission. However, in addition to WAADA, this internship can include placement in other services Williams Community Learning Center offers, such as: Family Parent Center, Social Services Outreach, Volunteer coordination and recruitment, and a variety of Youth Programs (Fit & Strong, Pay it Forward, Builders Club, Spanish Club, etc.). Williams Community Learning Center internship is a great opportunity to get involved with community collaboration. They offer the opportunity for students to work in all areas of the program and are open to the interest of the student.
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