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Social Service Internship/Job Sites Social Service Internship/Job Sites Search for possible internship sites/jobs in nonprofit organizations, community centers, government agencies, educational institutions, etc. Albertina Kerr Centers - http://www.albertinakerr.org/ - Developmental disabilities & mental health services. Alliance for a Healthier Generation - http://www.healthiergeneration.org/ - Addresses childhood obesity. American Cancer Society - https://www.cancer.org/about-us/employment-opportunities.html - Runs public health advertising campaigns, and organizes projects such as the Relay for Life and the Great American Smokeout. American Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center (AODVC) - https://greatnonprofits.org/org/americans-overseas-domestic-violence-crisis-center - Services to Americans experiencing domestic violence in a foreign country, including a international toll free 24/7 crisis line, advocacy, safety planning & case management, relocation assistance, emergency funds, housing counseling & legal assistance. American Red Cross - http://www.redcross.org/local/oregon ; Search database for opportunities at https://www.redcross.org/about-us/careers.html - Provides relief to single-family, multi-family & community emergencies; national & international disasters; and helps people to prevent, prepare for & respond to disasters Bitch Media - https://bitchmedia.org/jobs-and-internships - Nonprofit, independent, feminist media organization that publishes a quarterly magazine, daily online articles, & weekly podcasts. Offers events coordinator & editorial internships. Boys & Girls Aid - http://boysandgirlsaid.org/ - Offers shelter & housing services for youth 10 to 23-years-old, adoption & foster care services, etc. Bradley-Angle House - https://bradleyangle.org/ - Shelter for survivors of domestic & sexual violence & 24 hour crisis line. Caldera - https://www.calderaarts.org/get-involved1 - Arts education for underserved youth & adults: provide help with special events, youth program support, administrative projects & artists with youth experience. Call to Safety (formerly Portland Women’s Crisis Line) - https://calltosafety.org/ - 24/7 crisis line, follow-up advocacy, in-person medical advocacy, and support groups for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Campfire Columbia Council - http://campfirecolumbia.org/ - Partners with local schools & families to provide programs in academic, social & life skills. CARES Northwest - http://www.caresnw.org/ - Medically-based child abuse assessment & intervention Program. CASA for Children - http://www.casahelpskids.org/ - A CASA advocate is trained & appointed by the court to help a child who has been abused and neglected to navigate the court system. Cascade AIDS Project - http://www.cascadeaids.org/ - Community-based provider of HIV services, housing, education and advocacy. Catholic Charities of Oregon - http://www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org/ - Human trafficking, homelessness, adoption, immigration & refugee services; Spanish program. Central City Concern - http://www.centralcityconcern.org/ - Housing options integrated with direct social services, including healthcare, recovery and employment. Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP) - https://chappdx.org/volunteer/ - Art programs for children in medical crisis delivered through a mobile team of teaching artists working in partnership with hospitals, community organizations and schools; no formal art training required; other volunteer opportunities such as event management, etc. Clackamas Women’s Services - http://www.cwsor.org/ - services for child abuse & domestic violence victims, including emergency shelter. Clackamas YMCA - http://ymcacw.org/locations/clackamas-ymca - Sports, after-school, & summer camp programs for youth. CODA - http://www.codainc.org/ - Addiction & mental health treatment. De Paul Treatment Center - http://www.depaultreatmentcenters.org/ - Drug & alcohol treatment. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon - https://emoregon.org/employment/ - Variety of community & environmental services, including refugee/immigration & HIV services. Friendly House Of Portland - http://www.friendlyhouseinc.org / - Children’s programs, adult recreation & education, services for seniors & homeless families. Human Solutions – http://www.humansolutions.org – Housing, employment, skill development & family support services for low-income families, including resident programs for Russian-, Somali- & Spanish-speaking families. Impact Northwest - https://impactnw.org/ - Variety of social services for early childhood thru adults with disabilities; many volunteer positions. InAct, Inc. – https://sobernation.com/listing/inact-treatment-and-prevention-servs-volunteers-of-america-oregon- portland-or/ Drug & alcohol treatment. IRCO - http://www.irco.org / - Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization. Assists refugees, immigrants, and multi-ethnic communities. Janus Youth Programs - http://www.janusyouth.org/ - Homeless youth services, residential treatment program, alternative education, & urban agriculture program. LifeWorks NW - http://www.lifeworksnw.org/ - Prevention, mental health, & addition services for children thru older adults. Lines for Life - http://www.linesforlife.org/ - Substance abuse & suicide prevention; 24-hour crisis lines. Loaves and Fishes/Meals on Wheels People - https://www.mealsonwheelspeople.org/ - Nonprofit senior nutrition program that provides meals & company to seniors & also holds fundraising special events. Lutheran Community Services NW - http://www.lcsnw.org/ - Services include advocacy & social justice, alcohol/drug treatment & education, crisis intervention, violence prevention & counseling, refugee resettlement, senior outreach/support, housing, family support services, etc. Mercy Corps - https://www.mercycorps.org/ - International relief agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict. Metropolitan Family Service of Portland - http://www.metfamily.org/ - Array of services for children & families & older adults. Morrison Child & Family Services - http://www.morrisonkids.org/ - Offers a continuum of mental health, substance abuse, & prevention services for children from birth through age 18. Native American Rehab Assoc. of the NW (NARA) - https://www.naranorthwest.org/ - Provides education, physical & mental health services and substance abuse treatment to Native Americans. Neighborhood House - http://nhpdx.org/ - Comprehensive services for low-income & senior clients; culturally specific services for African, Latino, Middle Eastern, & Russian immigrants. New Avenues for Youth - http://www.newavenues.org/support-us/volunteer/ - Day service center, transitional housing, alternative high school, & job training for homeless youth, ages 16-24. Northwest Regional Re-entry Center (NWRRC) - http://www.nw-rrc.org/ - Helps offenders make a safe & successful transition from prison to their communities. Open Meadow Schools - http://www.openmeadow.org/ - Alternative school for middle & high school students – variety of volunteer & internship opportunities. Oregon Food Bank - http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/ - Distributes emergency food; also involved in public policy advocacy, nutrition & garden education & helping communities strengthen local food systems. Outside In - http://www.outsidein.org/ - Provides social, medical & mental health services & material resources to homeless youth & other low-income & marginalized people. p:ear - http://pearmentor.org/ - Mentors homeless & transitional youth ages 15 to 24 through education, art & recreation. PHAME Academy - https://www.phamepdx.org/ - Fine & performing arts organization serving adults with developmental disabilities. Planned Parenthood - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-involved/jobs-and-volunteering - Provides a broad range of sexual & reproductive health care, family planning & other medical services. Portland Children’s Museum - http://www.portlandcm.org/ - Myriad exhibits, along with art studios, encourage playful inquiry, cultivate creative expression, and help children learn how to learn. Portland Homeless Family Solutions - http://www.pdxhfs.org/ - Non-profit that runs two homeless shelters for families with children & provides life skills training Portland Parks & Recreation - https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/ - Volunteer as a coach or teacher aide in youth programs, work at one of the community centers, parks, gardens, or natural areas around the city. Raphael House of Portland - http://raphaelhouse.com/ - Domestic violence agency offering emergency shelter, a 24-hour housing access line, transitional housing & advocacy programs, & community outreach & education. Saint Child - http://www.saintchild.org/ - Residential care for young women ages 14-24 & their infants. SARC (Sexual Assault Resource Center) - http://www.sarcoregon.org/ - Support for sexually exploited youth. Sisters of the Road Cafe - http://www.sistersoftheroadcafe.org/ - Provides a safe, public place for everyone, especially women & children, offers meals at little or no cost or in exchange for labor, & job training & employment experience to the homeless & poor. Special Olympics - http://www.soor.org/ - Provides year-round sports training & athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children, youth & adults with intellectual disabilities. St. Mary’s Home for Boys - http://www.stmaryshomeforboys.org/ - Residential treatment & services to at-risk boys between the ages of 10 and 17 who are emotionally disturbed
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