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Top 10 Reasons to Consider an Internship (unpaid) with CYFS
Work with kids and families of all shapes and sizes!!
Flexible weekly schedule
Each internship is tailored to the academic and professional goals of each
student
Learn about and observe the local interagency community in action.
Learn the ins and outs of running a successful non-profit CYFS
has been providing services for 85 years.
Work with passionate staff that enjoys helping kids and families
Help us make a difference with at-risk kids and families
Earn a positive recommendation for graduate school or employment
Have a fun and gratifying learning experience
Family Connections is all about
the successful parenting of kids
Child
Care Quality is all about kids receiving the best possible child care
Victims of Child Abuse (VOCA)
is all about helping kids heal
Home Visiting
is all about kids having a happy, healthy start in life
STAR
Kids is all about kids learning to make safe and healthy choices
Runaway
Emergency Services Program (RESP) is all about giving kids a safe place
to be
Play Partners is all about
kids becoming successful learners and readers
Possible Intern Roles
Help facilitate parent education classes
Program development and research
Tutor/educator
Mentor
Planner and evaluator
Informal counseling with at risk children
Crisis hotline coverage
Working with families on basic parenting skil
Intern Skill Sets
Required:
Positive attitude
Reliable
Resourceful
Self-motivated
Eager to learn
Sense of humor
Desired:
Computer skills
Word processing
Internet navigation
Excel/Access
Flexibility
Adaptability
Organizational skills
Get in touch with the sponsor!
Melissa Savin (434-296-4118 x 234)
is more than happy to answer any questions that you may have. Feel free to get
in touch with her for an interview and/or more information.
