Intern Opportunities

A field placement with AWARE is a rare opportunity to develop professional competence in a self-empowering environment!

AWARE, Inc. interns have opportunities for a variety of experiences. All internships are personally tailored to the specific degree requirements of the educational institution supervising the placement.

AWARE serves a residential and non-residential population of survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Therefore, an internship may involve, but is not limited to: direct client contact with adults and/or children, counseling, outreach through community education, on-site group work, children's activities, Kids Club, research work, program development assistance, community outreach, and recordkeeping. There are additional opportunities for face-to-face crisis response, crisis line response, and participation in training sessions sponsored by AWARE. The philosophy of empowerment permeates every activity and thus AWARE creates an environmenbt of unlimited personal and professional growth for all interns accepted into the agency.

For information and an interview appointment, contact Linda Schwalm at (517)783-1638 x 33 or lschwalm@awareshelter.org.

Quotes from an intern who did her field work at AWARE, Inc.

“The time I spend there is so precious to me and the experience was more than I could have expected.”

“I also would like to thank the staff for taking the time to share their expertise and knowledge of the field. It was through these times that I felt I was able to learn and grow the most.”