Communities In Schools: Campus-Based Intern
About Communities In Schools (CIS): Children cannot learn at their potential when they are in crisis or face significant non-academic needs. Most students who drop out of school are dealing with multiple problems that present barriers to their education: poverty, unattended health needs, hunger, an unemployed parent, domestic violence.
Our mission: Communities In Schools of Central Texas surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Communities In Schools is a dropout prevention program. Through campus-based programs and special projects, Communities In Schools creates a network of volunteers, social services, businesses, and community resources that work together to break down barriers and help students succeed.
Communities In Schools of Central Texas serves thousands of children and families every year, providing options where there once were none.
With your support, Communities In Schools can help kids stay in school and become productive members of the Central Texas workforce and community.
Campus Based Intern Position Description:
As an intern with CIS you will be placed at one of our 61 campuses throughout Central Texas at the elementary, middle, and high school level. You will be supporting the CIS Staff at that campus by:
- Mentoring or tutoring one-on-one with students
- Leading student groups
- Organizing new campus initiatives
- Administrative duties
- Other duties and projects as directed by CIS staff
Intern Requirements:
- The candidate is enrolled in a college degree program and serving the hours for class credit, or to gain required clinical hours toward clinical licensure.
- The candidate serves a minimum of 10 hours a week for the full duration of a semester
- The requirements for the internship or practicum placement are a minimum of 150 hours over the course of one semester
- Interns with Communities In Schools of Central Texas must undergo and pass a fingerprint criminal background check prior to beginning on campus.
- Comfortable working in a changing and unpredictable environment
- Comfortable working with students who have experiences or life circumstances that may be very different from your own
- Willingness to remain positive and maintain an open mind
- Able to keep your personal, spiritual, and political viewpoints and beliefs to yourself
How to Apply:
Please fill out an intern application at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MGstALxn8m2YUIUUYoz9mrUgWHeB86YU_4b5EG4IPLU/viewform
Contact: Kristin Walker, Volunteer Coordinator, kwalker@ciscentraltexas.org