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Undergraduate Interns
The SARP Center has two to four undergraduate internships positions available per quarter/semester. All interns are required to successfully complete the volunteer training and become certified as sexual assault counselors. Volunteer Training is usually held at the beginning of the Fall Quarter/Semester in October and in Winter Quarter/Spring Semester. The training class runs for six weeks from 5:45-10:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Interested student are encouraged fill out an application and to contact the SARP Center at (805) 545-8888.
How to become an
undergraduate intern...
Complete both the Undergraduate Intern Application and the Volunteer Application
Applications are available on the web site, by calling (805) 545-8888 or at the SARP Center located at 11573 Los Osos Valley Road, Suite D, San Luis Obispo, CA. 93405
Be interviewed for the position by the Crisis Services Coordinator and the Executive Director. You will be asked to interview after your applications are reviewed and accepted.
Complete the CA State Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Counseling and Advocacy Training. This training is offered at least twice a year, usually in the fall and in the spring. All interns must complete the training.
The next training will be held:
April 16th through May 22nd
Wednesdays 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Thursdays 6:00 - 10:00 pm
In addition to fulfilling the requirements of a volunteer, an intern generally takes on an extra project such as organizing and facilitating an event, developing education and outreach materials, or compiling research
Intern Expectations and Requirements
This is a two quarter or semester long internship; approximately a 6 mo. commitment.
The first six weeks of the internship are a 48 hour, state certified, sexual assault crisis counselor and advocate training class. After which time, upon staff approval, the intern is eligible to participate on our crisis line by taking calls at home and in the office. However, only time spent providing direct service will be applied to the hour requirement. Additionally, the intern may act as an advocate during law enforcement interviews, court proceedings and forensic medical exams. However, it is not a requirement that an intern participates on the crisis line.
Interns are expected to be self-directed, motivated, and able to take the initiative to work independently.
Interns are expected to maintain open communication with staff and supervisors. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a necessity. We work with a diverse client base and an open mind is also necessary.
Interns and volunteers are expected to respect strict confidentiality and follow the philosophy and protocols of the SARP Center.
Interns are required to attend staff meetings, in-service meetings and supervision sessions.
Interns are expected to fulfill the hourly requirement set by their school. Only hours spent providing direct service to clients or hours in the office will be applied towards this requirement. Crisis line shifts in themselves do not meet the requirement.
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