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Internship Opportunities The Women's Center internship opportunities are diverse and flexible, suited for women from all walks of life. Some interns are students, considering careers in social services. Some are women interested in political activism. Others simply want to share their skills with a community of women. Interns have the unique exposure to the inner workings of a non-profit, as well as a chance to be immersed in various social justice topics.  Intern Application Form (word)Intern Application Form (pdf)Clinical Interns Clinical Interns commit to eight or more hours a week. Their time is divided between - 1) greeting and assisting women who enter the Women's Center and answering the Listening Support Line; 2) providing weekly office hours and drop in hours for clients; 3) performing intake and other administrative duties; 4) and conducting workshops, group therapy, play therapy and etc. in the evenings or on weekends. Clinical Interns will receive clinical supervision from our Clinical Coordinator who is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician. Clinical Interns are required to have a graduate clinical degree or are graduate students in Psychology, Social Work or Expressive Therapies (exceptions may be made for undergraduate seniors of any field with extensive work or volunteer experience with non-profits serving women). Bilingual/ Bicultural interns are encouraged to apply. A six month commitment is ideal. Program Interns: The Women’s Center is seeking interns to help with the following: 1. Resource Development and Coordination – to put together comprehensive, bilingual binders of resources for women in Cambridge, Boston, and New England. 2. Childcare – help to design an appropriate childcare program and necessary systems, help coordinate and recruit volunteers. 3. Fundraising – to research grant opportunities, help draft grants, call potential donors, and help with other fundraising initiatives as needed. 4. Women’s Center History Project – to gather information and organize archives of information about the Women’s Center’s history and put together a display. These volunteers will be supervised directly by members of the Board of Directors and must commit a minimum of 10 hours per week to the Center. These are unpaid positions. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to board@cambridgewomenscenter.org. The Women’s Center is also seeking volunteers to: 1. Staff the Helpline: The Women's Center provides a Helpline for women in crisis, women looking for emotional support, and women searching for resources and referrals. The helpline is available during all open hours. 2. Provide childcare for women utilizing the Center’s services. 3. Provide IT support 4. Help with maintenance and cleaning These volunteers will be supervised by the Center Coordinator. Volunteers who staff the Helpline will receive volunteer trainings starting in January. To find out more, please email Ming Chang at ming@cambridgewomenscenter.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and positions will remain open until filled. Additional Skills Required: empathy, sense of humor, strong sense of responsibility, progressive politics, commitment to anti-racism, anti-homophobia and women's rights. |
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