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CFS 193I Approved Internship Sites – Spring 2021
The following are approved CFS internship opportunities.
Those completing 80 or 100 hour internships will be required to complete additional assignments to reach
120 hours and to receive credit.
If you know a nonprofit social service agency/program not on this list that you would like to intern
with that could allow you to intern virtually with them to work directly or indirectly with children
and/or families, work with them to complete the “Internship Site Proposal Form” on the Internship
webpage (http://fresnostate.edu/socialsciences/cfs/students/internship.html) and email the completed
form to Dr. Rickman. This will be reviewed and you will be informed if the site qualifies.
See the “Basic Information” document for more details.
Reminder: Internships must be virtual. They can not be in preschools, classrooms, or childcare settings.
AVID (Clovis Unified)
AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness
and success in a global society. AVID serves students that are in the academic middle, may be
first-generation, and/or are underrepresented on college campuses. AVID tutors run
small virtual group tutorials to help students move to deeper understanding of material by
identifying points of confusion and using questioning strategies to allow students to gain insight
into their learning. TWO internship positions (120 hours) are available. Hours will all be served
virtually. There will be no in-person involvement.
Hours:
Tues 9:30-11:30am
Wed 9:30-11:30am
Thurs 9:30-11:30am
Fri 9:30-11:30am
Interns will need to fill out a volunteer form. To apply, contact: Ruth Anderson
- RuthAnderson@clovisusd.k12.ca.us
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California
Position: Match Support Specialist Aide
Description: Interns will be working alongside the case managers (Match Support Specialists) to
enroll volunteers and clients, assist in taking referrals, brainstorming virtual events for match
participation, and providing resources to families as they navigate life during the pandemic.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our site can work with a maximum of two students during the
spring semester. Internships will be a total of 120 hours to be completed virtually Monday-Friday
8:00-5:00 p.m. with some Saturdays and evenings available. Interns must be able to complete a
minimum of 8 hours in a week and it is preferred to work one full day or two 4 hour-days to
maximize the work and experience.
How to Apply: Please email resume to Program Manager Mitzi Moore at mmoore@bigs.org. A
30-minute intern interview will be scheduled for further information on the agency and to answer
any questions.
Interns will be required to pay $25.00 for a background check.
1CARE Fresno
Mission Statement: Cultivating hope and healing in under-resourced communities by investing
in youth and families through mentoring relationships, neighborhood programs, and local
partnerships.
Internship Opportunity:
We are committed to serving our community through mentoring, teen nights, after-school
programs, summer programs, parent connecting, summer camp, field trips, and more. We are
looking to bring on 4 interns to help us plan for all of these opportunities that we provide for
those we serve. Our interns learn how to cultivate hope and healing in under-resourced
communities with us and they leave taking that with them into their careers.
Application Directions:
In order to apply, you can contact our Educational Programs and Events Manager, Carissa
Gomez, by emailing her at carissa@carefresno.org . In your email, please include the following :
❏ Greetings and introduction
❏ Expression of why you are interested in completing an internship with Care Fresno
❏ Attachment of a functional resume
Once an email has been sent, Carissa will review emails and resumes and select qualifying
applicants for interviews. Details: Care Fresno is a non-profit organization that focuses on
cultivating hope and healing in under-resourced neighborhoods of Fresno. There are 6
neighborhoods that Care Fresno serves through after-school programs, summer programs,
mentoring opportunities, teen nights, field trips, parent nights, and much more.
● We are anticipating bringing on between 4 interns for the Spring 2021
semester.
● Amount of hours to complete for this opportunity: 80 hours
● Care Fresno hours are Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9am
and 2pm. However, hours being completed virtually by the intern can be done at any
given time. Weekly or biweekly meetings with the site supervisor will be mandatory and
can range from 30 minutes to an hour long depending on the material being discussed.
● Experience in the following areas is preferred but not required:
○ Working with youth ages 6-19
○ Social-emotional intervention skills
○ Planning events for kids or teens
● We do not have any costs to interns while working virtually.
● We are looking to bring on 4 interns this year.
○ 2 interns will work mainly with our Educational Programs and
Events Manager working on planning after-school programs, summer programs,
summer camp, field trips and more
○ 2 interns will work with our Teen Coordinator developing
curriculum for teen nights, planning, and more
2Central California Legal Services
Description of internship: For over 50 years, CCLS has provided free civil legal services to
low-income individuals in Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Merced, Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties—a
region where intense poverty exists side by side with unparalleled wealth and abundance. We
work to improve the wellbeing of the Valley’s most vulnerable residents through systems-
changing advocacy, client education, and legal work that meets individual clients’ immediate
needs. We also work closely with agencies and community organizations that share our
commitment to support our clients in being their own agents of change.
CCLS regularly offers volunteer internships to undergraduate students through our Pro Bono
Program (PBP). Interns will work with one of our four substantive legal teams: Housing; Health;
Family, Immigration, and Public Benefits; and Consumers/Seniors.
Interns will work closely with our staff attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries on client-
serving projects. Interns may work directly with CCLS clients, and may also work on outreach,
legal clinics, research, and other important projects.
CCLS’ dual goals for internships are to provide a meaningful, hands-on experience, ideally in a
client-serving role, that contributes to the success of CCLS’ mission.
Start dates, end dates, and schedules are flexible. CCLS’ physical offices are still closed to the
general public and most CCLS employees are working remotely. For Spring 2021, all of our
internships will be remote. Interns will use their own technology hardware to connect to CCLS
through Amazon Workstations. Interns will be jointly supervised by substantive team members
and PBP’s supervising attorney.
Directions on how to apply:
Contact Andrew S. Kucera, Supervising Attorney, Pro Bono Program, at (559) 570-1236 or
akucera@centralcallegal.org.
Specific details about the internship:
The number of hours may be 80, 100, or 120 based upon the needs of the individual student and
the substantive team.
No specific experience or skills are necessary. Interns are not required to supply or pay for
anything, but they must have basic technology hardware (i.e., laptop computer). CCLS-owned
laptops may be available.
The number of internships available depends on the substantive teams’ staffing needs and
availability. Most likely, one or two internships will be available.
3Every Neighborhood Partnership
Internship Description:
Child and Family Science Interns will assist in the following areas:
● Virtual Literacy Mentoring: ENP is providing virtual literacy intervention to K-3 grade
children who are behind in their reading comprehension. Virtual Literacy Mentors also
provide social-emotional connection for children.
● Group Home virtual tutoring: Interns are virtually paired with high school students in
group homes to assist them with homework and provide additional academic support.
● Digital Parent Literacy: The move to online learning has revealed vast disparities in
internet access and digital competency in our valley. Interns will support the launch of
our multi-language Digital Parent literacy class to support and train vulnerable families.
● Curriculum support: Interns will help develop written and video content for literacy
mentoring and neighborhood development programs.
● Learning component: Interns will be assigned videos and books from which to learn more
about the guiding principles of ENP’s work and areas where it can grow.
Skills Needed:
● Ability to communicate with children, parents, and teachers effectively via email, phone,
text, and virtual platforms as needed.
● Ability to manage different initiatives and students- organized, responsible, and
responsive.
● Proactive and creative- sees student needs and works to find/create solutions.
Specific Details about Internship:
● Hours anticipated: 120
● Times of day are flexible. Virtual Literacy Mentoring hours will be arranged with the
student and parent/guardian, usually in the afternoons. Independent work can be done at
the intern’s availability.
● Interns will be fingerprinted through Fresno Unified School District at no cost to interns.
● Spanish and Hmong speakers are encouraged to apply.
● ENP is accepting a maximum of 6 interns for the Spring 2021 semester.
ENP’s mission: To connect churches and other community partners with elementary schools, and
equip them to serve through their active presence in every neighborhood.
ENP’s vision: To see our city holistically engaged, so our schools are supported, children excel,
families are healthy and whole, and our communities thrive.
To Apply:
Email your resume and letter of interest to:
Jenessa Hefler
jenessa@everyneighborhood.org
(559) 363-9111 (cell)
2044 E Nees Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
4Fresno Housing Authority
Position Title: Resident Empowerment Intern Department: Resident Empowerment – 1 Open Position
(80, 100, or 120 hours) Reports To: Lucinda Walls, Assistant Manager – lwalls@fresnohousing.org
The Resident Services department has an opening for an undergraduate student intern. In this role, you will
assist the Resident Services staff in supporting the overall goal established through Resident Empowerment
as well as assist, learn, and develop in the area of providing services to residents. This is an entry level
position and will work under direct supervision of the Resident Services Assistant Manager.
All activities must support the Fresno Housing Authority (“Agency”) strategic goals and objectives and
produce results that accomplish the goals of the Communications department.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and
scope of the internship. This is not a complete listing of all possible opportunities that may arise.
May assist with the following areas:
• Establishing positive working relationships with agency management and staff, representatives of
community-based organizations, other public entities, and all agency stakeholders
• Assist with coordinating with existing partners
• Developing educational materials for agency supported programs
• Researching and compiling resources material for parents in the area of mindfulness, ways to
relieve stress, parenting skills development etc.
• Assisting with workshops and Resident Empowerment special events
• Assisting Resident Services Coordinator with the planning and implementation of youth and adult
activities
• Assisting with the Resident Empowerment monthly newsletter
• Assisting with content development for the Resident Services portion of the agency website
• Assisting with the Resident Virtual Conference
• Work with other community organizations that are working in partnership with the agency on
initiatives to support child development and family services.
INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of the internship, the student will be provided:
• A recommendation letter from the Resident Empowerment Assistant Manager to use in their job search
• An evaluation of their performance to assist them in their development as a professional
• Resume and interview development to help acquire a position in Child Development/ Family Science
• Applied skills necessary to be competitive in an entry level position in the Child Development and
Family Science field
• An opportunity to add relevant experience to their resume
• Additional resources within their professional network
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES To perform the internship successfully, an individual should
demonstrate the following competencies:
Job Knowledge: Exhibits requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position effectively.
Demonstrates knowledge of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, operational entities, requirements, and
activities as they apply to the assigned organizational entity of the Authority; uses appropriate judgment and
decision making in accordance with level of responsibility.
Client Services and Teamwork: Provides timely, courteous, and quality service to an individual whether
internal or external by anticipating individual needs, following through on commitments and ensuring that our
clients have been heard. Actively and collaboratively participates, despite personal differences, towards a
common goal. Intern is open to new ideas and/or approaches. Intern is aware of changes that impact internal
and external customers and effectively communicates the impact when working as a team.
5Initiative: Proactively seeks solutions to resolve unexpected challenges. Actively assists others without
formal/informal direction. Possesses the capacity to learn and actively seeks developmental feedback. Applies
feedback for continued growth by mastering concepts needed to perform work.
Communication: Intern is clear, concise, and organized in all facets of communication in order to fully transfer
understanding. Actively listens and is aware of the audience to adapt message appropriately. Strives to
communicate information with appropriate personnel in a timely manner. Exhibits positive, polite, courteous,
honest, and conscientious behavior with all internal/external clients. Accepts responsibility for actions and
adjusts behavior as appropriate.
Safety & Risk Awareness: Intern is cognizant of his/her environment and any safety hazards and/or risks.
Follows all safety-related policies and procedures to ensure the safety of self, others and the Agency.
Identifies, communicates, and assists in the correction of any safety or risk concerns where appropriate.
Reliability & Judgment: Intern demonstrates sound reasoning and critical thinking by making decisions in line
with established Agency expectations. Performs work in a reliable manner that is accurate and timely.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this internship successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the internship competencies.
Internship Competencies
• Academic knowledge of the general structure and purpose of a Resident Empowerment
department
• Strong understanding and ability to maintain the integrity of a strictly confidential environment
• Ability to demonstrate passion and interest in the subject matter
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff with tact, sensitivity and professionalism
Education and/or Experience
• Currently enrolled in a college degree program with coursework in Child Development and
Family Science, Social Services
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint Teams)
including Zoom, Google Docs
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, as evidenced by successful academic
coursework
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience in use of research techniques
• Ability to multi-task and meet established deadlines
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this internship. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Also must be able to frequently walk; sit; and use hands
to finger, handle, or feel. The intern is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; reach above
shoulder; climb or balance; stoop,kneel,and crouch. The intern will often be required to maintain a stationary
position, operate computers, other office equipment, and communicate. The intern must be able to accurately
exchange information in person, in writing and via e-mail and telephone. The intern must regularly lift, push,
pull and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift, push, pull and/or move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally
lift, push, pull and/or move more than 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an intern encounters while performing the internship. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities. Due to COVID-19, the internship hours will be entirely virtual.
Internships can accommodate to work the 80, 100, or 120 hour spring semester requirement needed
to complete course. Virtual office environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.
To apply: Please send your resume to: Lucinda Walls, Assistant Manager lwalls@fresnohousing.org
6Wayfinders
Wayfinders at Fresno State is a two-year post-secondary transition program for students with
intellectual disabilities between the ages of 18 – 28. The goal of the program is to teach students
valuable independent living skills in a peer appropriate setting. Pre-Covid our students were
living at the Palazzo Apartments close to campus. Since campus is virtual, Wayfinders has been
providing services virtually to all our students. Interns will have a choice to work in 1 or more of
the following areas (domains):
• Residential Skills
• Vocational Skills
• Academic Coaching
• Social Interaction
• Case Management
Interested applicants can email the director Shail Lopez-Ortiz at slopezortiz@csufresno.edu or
call her cell at 559-241-9362. Applicants will be asked to fill out an application form prior to
interviewing.
Applicants interested in Wayfinders can gain an array of experience working in 1 or more
domains. Applicants must have a passion for working with students with intellectual disabilities.
They must genuinely be interested in helping and serving our students, helping them gain the
skills to become productive citizens of our community.
Wayfinders internships will involve 120 hours. All hours will be virtual (no in-person hours). We
operate from 8 am – 6 pm, 7 days a week.
For information on our program please visit our website at:
http://fresnostate.edu/kremen/about/centers-projects/wayfinders/
West Fresno Family Resource Center (WFFRC)
Program Associate, 100 - 120 hours
West Fresno Family Resource Center (WFFRC) is committed to the mission of “empowering
and supporting the southwest Fresno community to achieve optimal health and well-
being.” Gain knowledge and experience in: understanding how to work with high-risk children
and families; strengthen partnerships with community-based organizations, agencies, local
schools through youth, family and human services provided to clients; increase knowledge of
evidence-based youth and family programming that focuses on at-risk youth, psychosocial
support; parental engagement; and contributes to community development opportunities.
Knowledge to be gained through this internship:
Selected candidates will provide support in the coordination, implementation and evaluation of
community health, wellness promotion, and family strengthening programs, while also gaining
generalist experience in the field.
7Skills to be developed through this internship:
Receive professional mentoring that will provide you the opportunity to gain professional skills
while enhancing your marketability upon graduation. Enhance your resume and career-related
experience including the following:
—Become more knowledgeable about general work functions in community health and family
strengthening programs such as operations, marketing, communications, resource development
(grant writing), research, advocacy; and program design.
—Learn career-related skills in: needs assessments; child and youth development; program
development; public speaking; health promotion; health enrollment and CalFresh enrollment;
case management notes; creating marketing and promotional materials; conducting outreach;
developing, coordinating and presenting virtual educational topics/materials; assisting in
coordination of virtual women's support group; researching and preparing age-appropriate
learning/play activities for children and youth; gathering information and preparing reports; and
researching funding opportunities.
Qualifications for the Internship:
Ability to devote at least 10 hours per week; Demonstrated, professional interest in working with
neighborhood-based, grassroots organization; Ability and willingness to be culturally sensitive
and appropriate; Experience working with diverse populations; Ability to work within a team
context; Self-motivated and takes initiative; Exhibits basic office and general computer
proficiency including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Google Docs; Strong organizational,
oral and written communication skills; Community health and human services knowledge
helpful; Background check required (Live Scan) at student's expense; Perform related duties as
assigned.
Three (3) positions available. Days & hours of availability during the work week including:
1). Monday & Wednesday: 9am - 2pm
2). Monday & Wednesday: 1pm - 6pm
3). Thursday: 2pm - 7pm & Friday: 10am - 3pm
This internship will be virtual. Interns will complete all hours virtually.
To apply:
Email resume & cover letter to Janice Mathurin, Program Manager
at jmathurin@wfresnofrc.org by November 23th.
Include in subject line, "Program Associate Position."
Candidate(s) to be interviewed and selected by December 1, 2020.
8CFS 193I Research Internship Opportunities
Research internship opportunities enable students to work closely with a faculty member to gain
research skills and experience.
Research internships may be of interest to students who are considering graduate school, jobs in
research, or faculty careers in junior colleges or universities, or to those who would like to build
their understandings of research involving children or families.
Research Assistantship Internship with Dr. Billen
Dr. Billen is seeking two (2) qualified interns to assist on a research project examining how
family scientists have been measuring parenting in recent years. In this unpaid internship,
students will work as research assistants (RA) and will be responsible for the following duties:
learning about content analysis procedures; reading and coding empirical research articles;
assisting in manuscript and conference submission preparation; and attending weekly meetings
via Zoom. By participating in this internship, students will develop and improve their skills in
research, writing, and collaboration. In addition, students will contribute to the field of family
science by examining and evaluating research on parenting and offering recommendations for
future research. The internship will be entirely virtual and account for 120 internship hours
during the Spring 2021 semester.
Applicants must be interested in research on parenting and have a basic understanding of
research methodology. Preference will be given to students who have passed CFS 153, CFS 135,
and CFS 130W with an A or a B. In addition, students must be organized, reliable, conscientious,
and enthusiastic about research.
To apply: Please send a letter of intent to Dr. Billen via email (rbillen@csufresno.edu) by
Monday, November 30, 2020. In this letter, please explain why you are interested and qualified
to work as an RA on this project. You may also ask one of your instructors to send me a letter of
recommendation (via email) on your behalf, if you wish. In the subject line, please include
“Spring 2021 CFS 193 Research Assistant Internship Opportunity.”
9Research Assistantship Internship with Dr. Roach
Dr. Roach will have two (2) open spots for a research assistant (RA) internship. The RAs will be
responsible for coding articles, coding and analyzing interviews, assisting with writing a
manuscript, and other research-oriented tasks. Dr. Roach’s research is about how exposure to
parental conflict has influences on the adult child-parent relationship and perceptions of romantic
relationships. She currently has two active projects: (1) a systematic literature review of the
empirical representation of exposure to parental partner violence in adulthood; and (2) a
qualitative study of adult children who were exposed to parental partner violence in childhood.
Important details:
1. The applicants must have an interest in learning more about how research is conducted
and how conflict and violence influence family relationships.
2. Applicants who have taken a family violence or similar course are preferred.
3. Textbooks may be required if training on family violence and/or research methods are
needed.
a. However, materials may also be provided through grant support. For example, I
have two RA laptops that can be checked out.
4. This position is a paid position (hourly wage is consistent with the state minimum wage),
will require at least eight (8) hours a week to fulfill the requirements of the internship
course (120 hours – all virtual), and will require a weekly (virtual) meeting with Dr.
Roach.
a. Students who are slated to graduate in the fall of 2021 may continue in this
position through the summer and fall semesters of 2021.
To apply:
1. Please email Dr. Roach (aroach@csufresno.edu) and provide a letter of intent outlining
why you would like to be an RA for the project and any qualifications you have.
2. Additionally, please provide:
a. one letter of support from a previous instructor (emailed is fine)
b. a print or digital copy of your unofficial transcripts
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