WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR INTERNSHIPS At this time. Please consider volunteering as hotline counselor

See below for work study

NOTE: This application is for internships only. If you are interested in becoming a Hotline Counselor and enrolling in our rigorous training program, please click "Hotline Counselor."

Interns will assist in various responsibilities as outlined below. While interns will contribute across all sectors, each individual will primarily focus on their area of expertise to best support the organization.

Those interested in the following areas should apply for this internship:

Nonprofit Management
Social Work/Case Management
Community Needs and Resources
Drug and Alcohol Education
Counseling and Human Services

* All internships at Centre Helps are unpaid *

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Internship Responsibilities:

Administrative and Operational Support

Office Duties and Program Operations: Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of programs.
Data and Resource Management: Engage in data collection, update client resources, manage files, and document interactions.
Case Management: Shadow case managers, schedule appointments, and document client interactions.

Crisis Support and Training

Crisis Volunteer Support: Assist in the training and support of volunteers for crisis response.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Contribute to the planning, strategy development, and daily operations of the 988 program.

Community Engagement and Outreach

Community Events and Meetings: Attend and participate in community events and meetings to foster relationships and promote the organization.
Digital Communications and Content Creation: Create content, manage social media posts, newsletters, and design flyers. Oversee the digital communication strategy to ensure effective outreach and engagement.
Event Planning and Fundraising: Organize and plan events, focusing on fundraising and community outreach to support organizational goals.

Requirements:

No minimum time requirement or experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Collaborate and work with others

Benefits:

Flexible scheduling
Potential to earn letters of recommendation for graduate school or other professional opportunities
Gain hands-on experience in event planning and nonprofit outreach
Gain leadership experience
Build your resume
Give back to the community

Work Study:

If you would like to apply for a work study position you must contact Penn State in order to obtain an application. In order to be eligible for hire, applicants must have a work study grant.

Students may work a maximum 8 hours a day. Students may work a maximum of 20 hours for Fall OR 40 hours for Summer per week. Please contact the CSFWS Office for clarification as needed.

CSFWS Office: 314 Shields Building, University Park, PA 16802

Contact the OSA at communityservicefws@psu.edu or nittanylionsread@psu.edu with questions regarding FWS award or inquiry about funding availability.