Student Internship Program

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Parents Inc. of New Jersey accepts students from local colleges and universities. Students have the opportunity to experience the workings of a community-based agency. They reap the benefits of volunteerism while receiving valuable on-the-job training in a forefront agency and possible credit(s) toward graduation.

We work with the following universities currently to place students with internships at Parents Inc. of New Jersey. If you don't see your university on the list and would still like to apply please do so. Some of the majors we accept are Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Public Health, and Social Service.

Student Internship Program Application

Name
Home Address
Indicate your area of interest:

Foreign Languages

Fluency

Expectations

This section is designed to help clarify your attitudes toward parents with anger and control problems, and your expectations concerning your involvement in Parents Inc. of New Jersey. Your attitudes and expectations will influence your attitude toward your experience here.
Do you have a history of child abuse, neglect, or trauma?

References

Please provide us with the name, address, and phone number of three people we can contact as references. NO RELATIVES, PLEASE.

As a Volunteer for Parents Inc. of New Jersey, I Pledge to:

1. Attend orientation and at least one quarterly meeting each year.

2. Be available for telephone contact with Parents Inc. group members and other public and/or professional individuals as needed.

3. Make a minimum of a one-year commitment to the Parents Inc. group.

4. Give Parents Inc. of New Jersey at least one month’s notice if I am unable to continue volunteering.

5. Be subject to a reference/background check.
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  • Interning at Parents Inc. has been such a rewarding experience. I truly appreciated the way you prepared us for the helpline through the role-playing exercises. Because of that training, I felt confident enough to handle difficult calls.

    Thank you also for the opportunities to grow outside of the helpline. Whether it was annotating webinars or researching resources for families, I always felt like you had our best interests at heart and wanted us to develop as many skills as possible.

    The mission of strengthening families is so important to me that I’m excited to stay on as a volunteer.

    -Alvin A.

Here is everything you will gain from working with us!
  • Comprehensive training including active listening, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, child abuse in neglect and preventing burnout
  • Learn about New Jersey resources and how to support others effectively
  • Flexible scheduling: choose times that fit your availability
  • Extra learning Opportunities to expand your skills
  • Opportunities to explore and contribute to policy-related work
  • In-person opportunities