Description: Unpaid
In Partnership with Communities, AZYP Cultivates Healthy Foundations for Youth and Promotes Strong Families. An internship with AZYP would be an excellent opportunity to work closely with staff and independently in multiple primary prevention programs. AZYP is a non-profit organization with a focus on offering services to underserved, at-risk populations. To find out more about AZYP and its programs visit our website.
Internship Available
- Summer
- Fall
- Spring
Deadlines
Apply 2 month in advance
Purpose of Internship
Interns will gain an understanding of the community needs and the different programs that can aid individuals and families. Interns will learn facilitation skills, meet valuable community members (Probation, School staff), attend prevention trainings/conferences and understand the ins and outs of curriculums.
Internship: Unpaid
As an intern with AZYP you will be working with facilitators to do youth substance abuse prevention and diversion at the individual and family level in Pima County. Most of the work will occur after normal business hours, but some prep time and travel will be required. The opportunities in this program are extensive and flexible. You would be able to observe and/or assist, as appropriate, with youth, parent, and family session of the program as well as help with recruiting events, making phone calls to participants, or schools/juvenile court to bring more youth/families into the program.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply directly on the AZYP website: https://www.azyp.org/intern
Contact
Arizona Youth Partnership
AZ Youth Partnership: azyp@azyp.org
University of Arizona
Laureana Jones (Internship Coordinator): laureanajones@arizona.edu
Website