Open Hand of Fredericksburg is a faith based 501(c)3 in the Greater Fredericksburg area that serves at-risk and under-resourced youth through vocational training, job placement, educational services, and mentoring. We are looking for energetic and goal-oriented interns to join our team as a TEACHERS ASSISTANT for our PEARLS program. PEARLS is a partnership with Planning District 16 local high schools’ alternative education programs. The PEARLS program teaches life skills building, work readiness, and career/college exploration. Together they serve students who have been suspended or removed from regular high school classes. We specifically focus on youth obtaining their GED, many of which have a record. Though Open Hand is a faith-based organization, we do not discriminate based on religious affiliation and proselytization is prohibited while working in the building with the students. Throughout the internship, interns will be expected to attend class at the Walker Grant … [Read more...]

Micah Ministries’ income development program, Step Forward, provides income-related services to individuals experiencing homelessness by assisting with the disability application process and/or offering employment and educational opportunities. This internship offers opportunities in direct service, program development, and collaboration with community partners. Duties Complete a 20-hour online training course Interviewing Micah guests about their medical, psychiatric, legal, substance use, employment, and personal medical, psychiatric, legal, substance use, employment, and personal histories, completing a Medical Summary Report, submitting all Social Security paperwork, and acting as a liaison between the guest, Social Security, and Disability Determination Services.  Work closely with the senior Supplemental Security Income/Social Security Disability Insurance (SSI/SSDI), Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) worker on submitting a SOAR case.  Work with a workforce … [Read more...]

Mental Health America of Fredericksburg (MHAfred) is a nonprofit organization that has identified gaps in the delivery of local behavioral health services and created unique programs to meet these needs in our community since 1955.  Duties Depending on student preparation and interest and the needs of the agency, the student’s duties may include: Attending outreach events to promote mental health awareness and MHAfred programs  Researching and calling providers to maintain the HELPLINE provider directory  Developing social media and print handout designs  Assisting with fundraising events  Assisting with office administrative tasks Pre-Requisites Must meet all UMW and Department of Psychological Science internship requirements. Required courses: PSYC 211 – Psychopathology PSYC 315 – Foundations of Clinical Psychology Recommended courses: PSYC 232 – Adolescent and Emerging Adult Development PSYC 394 – Psychopharmacology SOCG … [Read more...]

Mary Washington Grief Support Services provides bereavement services to the Fredericksburg Area.  They offer more than 15 groups per month, provide comfort and care to anyone grieving the death of a loved one, and provide children and teenagers in the area with camps and support groups in the schools.  All of their services are free and open to the community regardless of how a loved one died. Programs are peer led, and volunteer facilitators receive the appropriate training, supervision, and ongoing support from qualified bereavement staff. Duties Interns will participate in some of the activities listed below depending on the needs of the organization as well as the student’s interest, experience, availability, and access to transportation. Supporting the facilitator of Kids Helping Kids school groups, an 8-week, school-based bereavement program (own transportation to area schools required) Promoting and recruiting schools and students as well as coordinating with … [Read more...]

The selected candidate is responsible for providing support to marine mammal care. This internship’s primary purpose is to learn about marine mammal care, conservation, research, and training. There is limited hands-on animal contact during the internship. Note: National Aquarium has a variety of internship opportunities available for students interested in animal care, education, and many other career fields. Application Deadlines: November 1st for the winter and spring terms March 1st for the summer term May 1st for the fall term Note: You must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work within the selected term. Summer and winter terms require 40 hours per week of work for three weeks. Spring and fall terms require eight hours of work per day, one day per week of work.   Duties Prepares daily animal diets as instructed. Responsible for the cleanliness and safety of all animal backup areas. Observes and may assist in enrichment, … [Read more...]

Lighthouse Counseling is an outpatient mental health and addictions treatment program for adults. Lighthouse offers individual and group therapy including basic psycho-educational substance abuse groups for persons mandated to treatment by programs such as the Rappahannock Area Alcohol Safety Action Program, employers and the court system. There is also a relapse prevention group for voluntary and mandated clients. Other treatment is provided individually. NOTE: Internship hours can be scheduled according to the intern’s availability; however, they must be available from 12pm-2pm on Tuesdays. Duties Weekly contact with the faculty sponsor and agency supervisor. Training in case management Assisting with group therapy Observing intakes Record-keeping Reading assignments about ethics, substance abuse, and other related topics A final written paper on a topic agreed to by the intern and faculty sponsor Pre-Requisites Must meet all UMW and Department of … [Read more...]

Since 2003, Learning Enhancement Centers has helped more than 1,000 students strengthen their cognitive skills and thereby improve their grades, their confidence, and their success in all endeavors.  The Learning Specialists help people of all ages overcome learning challenges (including dyslexia, ADD, and auditory disorders) by developing underlying processing skills, processing speed, and executive function skills.  A variety of tools and techniques are used to target the causes of the learning difficulties.  Interns will have the opportunity to learn more about various learning disabilities as well as techniques implemented by the learning specialists. Duties Answer phone calls Answer questions about services Fill out intake forms Schedule evaluations Sit in on evaluations and consultations with parents Perform some parts of evaluations Score tests Write drafts of evaluation reports Set up student folders Help to plan student sessions Learn about … [Read more...]

King George County Schools Office of Student and Family Services (SFS) includes supervision of school health and well-being programs, including school nurses, counselors, and social workers. This internship experience will allow students to acquire direct, practical, and meaningful experiences under the supervision and through the support of experienced and skilled personnel serving in these positions. These experiences will take place in several schools across all levels (PK-12) as well as within the Office of Student and Family Services at the central office building in King George. Internship placements must be initiated by UMW’s internship coordinator, not the interested student. UMW will contact the Supervisor of Student and Family Services to begin the placement process. The Supervisor will review internship openings with building administrators and potential site supervisors to determine if the internship can be offered in any particular semester or summer. If there is … [Read more...]

Kids’ Station is a child development center providing child care to employees of Mary Washington Hospital, the University of Mary Washington, and the community. The teaching assistant will help teachers with their classes of children aged 4-13 years old (though school-age children are only there before and after school). The assistant will plan and conduct class activities, read stories, and help children with specific skills like coloring, cutting with scissors, writing letters and numbers, letter sounds, and recognizing letters and numbers. Kids’ Station is open Monday through Friday from 6am-7:30pm Applicants must be fingerprinted, clear a background check through the agency, and produce a negative Tuberculosis (TB) test. Duties Developing and implementing classroom activities Organizing games and other activities for PE Selecting and reading stories to classes Helping children develop their coloring and cutting skills Helping children recognize numbers and … [Read more...]

Kenmore Club is a psychosocial rehabilitation program that supports adults with severe mental illness.  The program is open Monday through Friday from 8-4:30 with occasional weekend hours.  Activities at the clubhouse support individual recovery and promote community living by teaching coping, daily living, and social skills.  There are a wide variety of skill building groups including groups to enhance social skills, enhance workplace skills, and increase emotion management. The program provides access to the community through a variety including hosting presentations by partner agencies, participating in local and state events, and training on the use of public and Medicaid transportation.  Staff come from a variety of professional and personal backgrounds and students can gain experience working with a variety of different specialists such including social workers and occupational rehabilitation counselors.  As a result, of staff diversity and programmatic structure, Kenmore Club … [Read more...]