Internships
New! Internship Advising
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Honors College have partnered to provide students the opportunity to work one-on-one with an Internship Coordinator. The Internship Coordinator can work with students to identify internships suited to personal preferences and interests or program requirements. Together, students and the Internship Coordinator will develop a timeline of collaboration, which could include any of the following services:
- Internship and interest exploration
- Internship search assistance
- Resume and cover letter review and workshop
- Application review
- Interview skills development and mock interviews
- Pre-, during-, and post-internship support
Jacqueline Broida
Internship Coordinator
(801) 587-7359
While the Internship Coordinator may have Honors and CSBS specific internship opportunities
available for application, the Internship Coordinator cannot place students in specific positions. Instead, the student and Internship Coordinator work together to ensure students
are submitting quality applications to relevant and exciting internship opportunities.
Contact:
Email: jacqueline.broida@utah.edu
Fill out a student interest form and book an appointment.
Internship within the Family and Consumer Studies Department
FCS 4890 Field Training is an opportunity for students to earn credit while gaining invaluable hands-on experience in the workplace. By registering for this course, students in the Department of Family and Consumer Studies are able to apply what they learn in a classroom to real-life situations and worksites.
Students may register for 1 to 6 credits each semester, for up to two semesters (maximum of 12 credits). For each credit hour, students are required to work 45 hours (avg. 3 hours per week) over the course of the semester.
Explore field-specific opportunities by using the drop-down menu below. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list. If you are interested in a specific organization or school that isn't listed here, please contact them to discern possible opportunities. Additional opportunities available at Utah Nonprofits and University of Utah Career Services.
Requirements
In order to receive credit for this course, students are required to complete all of the following:
- Create four (4) goals for their internship and have them approved by their agency supervisor
- Write weekly journal entries on assigned topics
- Track their time spent at their field training site
- Receive two (2) evaluations from their agency supervisor
Child Development
Agency/Organization | Guadalupe |
Responsibilities | Work directly with elementary students K-6. We welcome interns interested in elementary education, communication, audiology, occupational therapy, social work, physical education, special education. |
Time Commitment | Varies to meet your needs. Needed within the hours of 8:00am - 2:30pm. |
Contact Person |
Susan Pope - Special Education Director Email: susan.pope@guadschool.org Phone: 801-531-6100 ext 204 Address: 1345 north 1200 west |
Child Development
Agency/Organization |
Guided Exploration Preschool Mission: Provides hands on learning Population Served: Children ages 2-5 |
Responsibilities |
Possibilities include directing small group activities, planning lessons, movement activities, helping implement lesson plans that the teacher has created. Because our program is coop based we would ideally like students who are (or can be) comfortable teaching in front of other adults/parents. A love for children and the ability to be flexible. |
Time Commitment | Best days and times for field training: We have classes MWF from 9-1130 and again from 1230-3. On T/TH we have classes from 9-11 and again from 1230-3. |
Contact Person |
Shannon Moss Email: guidedexploration@gmail.com Phone: 801-694-9213 Address: 2683 Preston Street SLC, Ut 84109 |
Child Development
Agency/Organization |
Utah Foster Care Agency Mission: Utah Foster Care finds, educates, and supports families to care for children placed in foster care. Population Served: Foster/Adoptive Parents and their adoptive children |
Responsibilities |
Past students have developed and presented short trainings for foster/adoptive families; worked directly with children by providing child care during foster parent trainings; developed resource libraries of topics of interest to foster/adoptive families. |
Time Commitment | Will work with student. |
Contact Person |
Liz Rivera Email: liz.rivera@utahfostercare.org Phone: 801-244-0486 Address: 5296 Commerce Drive Suite 400; Murray, Utah 84107 |
Child Development
Agency/Organization |
Heritage Elementary School Agency Mission: To help students to apply skills and knowledge and reinforce their career goals Population Served: 1050 students, K-6 |
Responsibilities |
Assist students and teachers in accomplishing academic goals and to help university students learn best educational practice. |
Time Commitment |
6 hours/week Monday to Thursday, in the hours of 8:30 to 3:30. |
Contact Person |
Chris McCoy Whitaker Email: cwhitaker@dsdmail.net Phone: 801-402-1200 Address: 1354 W. Weaver Ln. Layton, UT 84015 Email: cwhitaker@dsdmail.net |
Child Development
Agency/Organization |
Head Start Mission: The mission of Head Start is to provide health, education, and promote self-sufficiency for children and families facing adversity. |
Responsibilities |
Responsibilities can include home visits, meetings with parents, program development, activiity and lesson planning. |
Time Commitment |
Will work with student. |
Contact Person |
Shae Bourdeaux Email: sbourdeaux@slcap.org Phone: 801.977.1122 ext 419 |
Child Development
Agency/Organization |
The Children's Center Mission: provides comprehensive mental health care to enhance the emotional well-being of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. |
Responsibilities |
Assist the theraputic preschool or the social needs group, may include curriculum building, play groups and other special projects. Click here for more details. |
Time Commitment |
Will work with students. |
Contact Person |
Leslie Durham Email: ldurham@tccslc.org Phone: 801-578-2329 |
Child Development
Agency/Organization |
Boys and Girls Club Mission: To inspire and empower youth, families, and communities to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Population served: Youth ages 5-18. |
Responsibilities |
Internships can include being a tutor, activity leader, or program aide. |
Time Commitment |
Most volunteer opportunities take place Monday through Friday between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Volunteer opportunities require a commitment of at least one hour each week for three months. |
Contact Person |
Tiffany Harris Email: tiffany.harris@bgcgsl.org |
Child Development
Agency/Organization |
Children's Service Society Mission: Children's Service Society of Utah empowers families and caregivers through services that support the safety and well-being of children. |
Responsibilities |
Interns can help in a variety of ways: Home visits to new mothers, play groups, children support groups, assist in the adoption process. |
Time Commitment |
Will work with student. |
Contact Person |
Tami Hansen Email: tami@cssutah.org Phone: 801-326-4410 Address: 655 East 4500 South, Suite 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84107 |
Child Development
Agency/Organization |
Salt Lake Observation and Assessment |
Responsibilities |
Advocate for deliquent youth, administer youth programs. |
Time Commitment |
Will work with student. |
Contact Person |
Kevin Newsome Email: knewsome@utah.gov Phone: (801)-265-5964 |
Child Development
Agency/Organization |
Kostopulos Dream Foundation/Camp Kostopulos Mission: Kostopulos Dream Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through education, recreation, and growth opportunities. Our Goal is to make our services available to all people, regardless of ability level, income, or place of residence. |
Responsibilities |
Internship opportunities are available for the summer camp, community-based programs, or facility maintenence. Click here for more detailed descriptions. Qualifications include: Patience |
Time Commitment |
Will work with student. |
Contact Person |
Kristy King Phone: 801-582-0700, ext. 109 Email: kking@campk.org Address: 4180 E. Emigration Canyon Road Salt Lake City, UT 84108 |
Child Development
Agency/Organization |
United Way of Salt Lake Mission: To improve lives and build strong communities by uniting individuals and organizations with the will, passion, expertise, and resources needed to solve problems. Our promise is to change the odds so all children and their families have the same chance to succeed in school and in life. |
Responsibilities |
Assist at various Community Schools and Neighborhood Centers. Interns and volunteers are the tutors, mentors, budget counselors, tax preparers, coaches, policy advocates that advances the education, income, and health of our communities. United Way 2-1-1 Volunteer Center works with volunteers and local nonprofits to develop the best service opportunities for youth, adults, families and groups. |
Time Commitment |
Will work with student. |
Contact Person |
Email: volunteercenter@uw.org Phone: 801.736.8929 |
Child Development
Agency/Organization |
Department of Child and Family Services |
Responsibilities |
Interns can help in the following areas: child abuse and neglect prevention, kinship caregiving, foster care, Bridges Out of Poverty program, and in-home child services. |
Time Commitment |
Will work with student. |
Contact Person |
Alisha Carlson Email: ahcarlso@utah.gov |
Child Development
Agency/Organization |
LifeLine for Youth Mission: In today’s world, it’s all too common for teens to make bad decisions. Even the best kids – perhaps some you know and love – can lose their way. Since 1990, the LifeLine for Youth program has brought hope and healing to thousands of families suffering from substance abuse, depression, family relationship problems, criminal behavior, school problems, pornography, out-of-control and other destructive behaviors that prevent youth from being happy and successful. We help both teens and their families make positive changes for life. |
Responsibilities |
Intakes, various group therapy participation, youth mentoring |
Time Commitment |
Will work with student. |
Contact Person |
Dan Scholz Email: dscholz@lifelineutah.com Address: 1130 West Center Street North Salt Lake, Utah 84054 |
Family & Community Services or Advocacy
Agency/Organization |
CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children |
Responsibilities |
Must be 21 + and complete a training. |
Time Commitment |
Minimum 4 hours per week. Must commit to the program for 1 year. |
Contact Person |
Gwen Knight, Program Coordinator 2 program offices: 450 S State. Ste. W22
8080 S Redwood Road Ste. 1200
|
Family & Community Services or Advocacy
Agency/Organization |
Peace House Mission: Dedicated to ending family violence and abuse through education, outreach, support services, and shelter. |
Responsibilities |
Opportunities range from victim advocacy, client services, working with children, or helping with special events. Volunteer orientation is required of all of our volunteers. This includes an overview
of our programs, history and future plans. It also provides a brief overview of domestic
violence with hopes to open discussion for further learning and understanding among
our participants. |
Time Commitment |
Will work with student. |
Contact Person |
Kate Stone Phone: 435-658-4739 x103 |
Family & Community Services or Advocacy
Agency/Organization |
RISE Utah Mission: Specialize in home and community-based support services for children and adults with developmental and other disabilities, children with mental health challenges, and aging adults. For over 25 years, our purpose has remained constant. We create opportunities for and with the people we serve, their families, and for the men and women who work in the direct care profession. |
Responsibilities |
Visit our website to get an idea of areas you can help. |
Time Commitment |
Will work with student. |
Contact Person |
Madison Glock madisong@riseservicesinc.org |
Family & Community Services or Advocacy
Agency/Organization |
International Rescue Committee Mission: The IRC makes sure newly arrived refugees receive:
|
Responsibilities |
Internships are available with the following programs: Casework, Employment, Health, Immigration, Acculturation, and Resouce Development and Marketing. Background check and interview are required for anyone looking to participate. |
Time Commitment |
Time requirements vary from 10-30 hours a week. |
Contact Person |
Phone: (801) 328-1091 Address: 221 South 400 West |
Family & Community Services or Advocacy
Agency/Organization |
University of Utah: University Neighborhood Partners Mission: Brings together University and west side resources in reciprocal learning, action and benefit “…a community coming together.” Population served: Community Resident of Westside of Salt Lake City, Community Organizations, and UofU Faculty, Staff, and Students. |
Responsibilities |
Interns are used for teaching, training, program development, running workshops, facilitating meetings and groups, etc. |
Time Commitment |
Open to your needs. |
Contact Person |
Abdulkhaliq Mohamed Email: a.mohamed@partners.utah.edu Phone: 801-972-3596 Address: 1060 South 900 West SLC, UT 84104 |
Family & Community Services or Advocacy
Agency/Organization |
Voices for Utah Children Mission: works to make Utah a place where all children thrive. We start with one basic question: "Is it good for kids?" At Voices for Utah Children, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach his or her full potential. Click here for more info. |
Responsibilities |
Legislatively advocate for issue's concerning children's welfare. Our main focuses are education, early care and preschool, health, tax and budget, family economic success, immigration, child welfare and safety. |
Time Commitment |
Will work with student. |
Contact Person |
Sara Gunderson Email: sara@utahchildren.org Phone: 801-364-1182 Address: 747 E. South Temple, Suite 100 |
Family & Community Services or Advocacy
Agency/Organization |
Davis Community Learning Center Agency Mission: To promote the value of learning, self-worth among students and adults in the community, and provide a network of services which will facilitate quality performance among students, families, and community members and enhance their cohesive productive and responsible participation in society. Population: We serve the low-income population of the Clearfield area. Clearfield has the highest number of immigrants in Davis County and we offer 4 levels of English-as-a-Second Language. |
Responsibilities |
Administer assessments on the "Five Protective Factors" and give families feedback on the results. May do home visits with staff. Tutor immigrant English Learners (adult and youth.) Support afterschool programs in Title 1 elementary schools. Attend community related meetings. Prerequisites:
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Time Commitment |
Minimum 2 hours/week. |
Contact Person |
Debbie Comstock MSW, CSW, Family Support Specialist Email: decomstock@dsdmail.net Phone: 801-402-8387 Address: 210 E. Center St. |
Family & Community Services or Advocacy
Agency/Organization |
YWCA Utah Agency Mission: Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women, and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom, and Dignity for All Population Served: Domestic violence victims |
Responsibilities |
Depends on placement: Family Justice Center (walk-in services for DV victims, interact with adults) Drop-in Day care (Trauma informed day care center for children 0-6 yrs) Lolie Eccles Day care (children 0-6 yrs) WIJ/Boutique (families in crisis shelter) Afterschool program (tutor school aged children k-6) Prerequisites: Training will be provided onsite Day care recommended for students who have an interest in children and early education |
Time Commitment |
3-5 hours per week (unless after school program, only 2 hours required per week) |
Contact Person |
Yen Nguyen Email: ynguyen@ywca.com Phone: 801-537-8601 Address: 322 E 300 S, SLC, UT 84111 |
Family & Community Services or Advocacy
Agency/Organization |
Equality Utah Agency Mission: To secure equal rights and protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual,
and transgender Utahns and their families.
Population Served: LGBTQ people and their allies.
|
Responsibilities |
Students assist with execution of events, tabling, public outreach, administrative duties (including data entry) and general program support. All volunteers must be affirming of LGBTQ people and families. |
Time Commitment |
Will work with student. |
Contact Person |
Preston Hilburn
Email: preston@equalityutah.org
Phone: (801) 355-3479
Address: 175 W 200 S Ste 1004 Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
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Family & Community Services or Advocacy
Agency/Organization |
Salt Lake Community Action Program Mission: The Work at the SL CAP food centers goes beyond distributing food. Our goal is to
empower clients and give them tools necessary to become more self-sufficient.
|
Responsibilities |
Volunteers can hone their skills in social work, human services, and food service handling by working in our centers. |
Time Commitment |
Will work with student. |
Contact Person |
Shae Bourdeaux Email: sbourdeaux@slcap.org Phone: 801.977.1122 ext 419 Address: SLCAP Main Office |
Family & Community Services or Advocacy
Agency/Organization |
NAMI Utah Mission: To ensure the dignity and improve the lives of those who live with mental illness and
their families through support, education and advocacy.
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Responsibilities |
Interns run the local affiliates, teach classes, lead support groups, do outreach and advertising, take mentoring calls and so much more. Must agree to abide by our Standards of Conduct, including our Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement and Liability Waiver. |
Time Commitment |
Will work with student. |
Contact Person |
Fransisca Blanc Email: franciscab@namiut.org Phone: 801-869-2882 Address: 1600 West 2200 South, Suite 202, West Valley City, Utah 84119 |
Family & Community Services or Advocacy
Agency/Organization |
Fatherhood Class by USU Extention's Healthy Relationships (in SLC) Mission: Empower fathers to be better dads
|
Responsibilities |
Population Served: Fathers and / or men in a fatherhood role
|
Time Commitment |
20 hours/week Best days and times for field training: Monday and Friday: 1 pm - 5 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 6 pm - 9 pm. |
Contact Person |
Mike Sitton Email: mike.sitton@usu.edu Phone: 385.216.1547 Address: 2500 South State, 5th Floor SLC, UT 84115 Please email me to set up a day and time for a brief orientation meeting / interview |
Consumer/Financial
Agency/Organization |
AAA Fair Credit Foundation Mission: Teach individuals and families how to save, spend, invest, borrow, and manage their finances wisely to improve and sustain financial well-being. Population served: Low to moderate income households |
Responsibilities |
· Receive hands on experience in helping low income individuals take control their personal finances. · Learn to analyze personal budgets, financial statements, and credit reports. · Improve their customer service skills · Opportunity to apply principles learned in the classroom. · Respond to phone and e‐mail inquiries for the program. · Interact with community partners and allied systems. Prerequisites: · Interest in teaching personal financial management skills to lower income people. · Able to relate to others – people skills. · Computer skills including general knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). · Able to work with minimal supervision. |
Time Commitment |
Minimum time commitment:
Best days and times for field training:
Any additional comments:
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Contact Person |
Martha Wunderli, Executive Director Email: martha@faircredit.org Phone: 801-656-1610 Address: 230 W 200 S, Suite 3104 |
Consumer/Financial
Agency/Organization |
University of Utah Financial Wellness Center (formerly known as Personal Money Management Center) Mission: The Financial Wellness Center is committed to assisting students with their financial concerns. Our mission is to create a competent and confidential atmosphere where students can have access to accredited counseling services, quality financial education and appropriate tools to achieving lifelong successful financial outcomes. Population Served: University of Utah students, faculty and staff |
Responsibilities |
· Serve as a Peer Mentor. Responsibilities include: greetings, replying to emails, making appointments, learning personal finance and following up appointments’ budgeting. · Prerequisites: Volunteers ought to be interested in personal finance and have effective communication skills. |
Time Commitment |
Will work with your schedule. |
Contact Person |
Ann House Email: pmmc@sa.utah.edu Phone: (801)585-7379 Address: Union building, room 317 |
Consumer/Financial
Agency/Organization |
Archibald State Farm Insurance Inc. Agency Mission: To help people manage the risk in their lives and recover from the unexpected Population Served: All of Utah |
Responsibilities |
Mostly marketing. Helping create and maintain a social media presence. Help to establish more of a community presence through events and marketing. Establish a good name in the community through good works. Prerequisites: Positive attitude/energy. Social media skills. Organizational skills and event planning. |
Time Commitment |
At least 2 hours/week. |
Contact Person |
Blair Archibald Phone: 801-487-7888 Address: 974 E 2100 S Ste E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106 |