Internship Opportunities
An internship, practicum or a summer position will help you explore your career options and develop skills
that will serve you throughout your entire career. It may even be an opportunity to land your "dream" job.
Get involved and make a difference!
How do internships work?
The Public Service Internship Program is a practicum that provides university students with the
opportunity to gain direct exposure to and practical experience from a diverse range of public, private,
government or community service agencies and businesses. Internships are offered for junior and senior
University Undergraduates from all academic disciplines. The student must be in good academic standing
as determined by his or her academic department. The internship is a 3-credit hour course that requires
a student to intern 120 hours at his or her agency. Work hours will be scheduled at the convenience of
the student and the internship agency.
Who to contact?
Cathleen Morreale, Coordinator of the Public Service Internship Program
Cora P. Maloney College
225 Capen Hall, North Campus
(716) 645-3071
http://cpmc.buffalo.edu/psip.html
cwalther@buffalo.edu
Requirements of the Internship Program (Specifically those through Cathleeen Morreale):
1) Each student must register for CPM 496.
2) Each student must work the required 120 hours at the agency to receive 3 credit hours.
3) Each student must complete the Student Internship Application.
4) Each student must complete the Internship Work Agreement and obtain the signature of the
internship supervisor which verifies that internship work schedule and duties are established. This
form should be submitted before the start of the internship
5) Each student must submit Bi-Weekly Time Sheets, which are due by the third day after the end of
each bi-weekly period.
6) Each student must complete the Mid-Semester Activity Report, which is due mid semester of the
internship.
7) Each student must complete and submit a One-Page Resume to the Internship Office of CPMC for
his or her file folder.
8) Each Student should maintain a Daily Work Log or Journal after each internship session.
9) Each Student must write and submit a 10 page Internship Report. This 10 page paper should have
five major sections:
(a) Brief description of the internship (i.e., where worked, and the internship agency's
mission).
(b) Description and discussion of the internship agency's organizational structure and
operations, different administrative/program divisions, the relationship of the components to
each other.
(c) Discussion of the internship project/principal assignment and explanation of your day-today internship experiences. This section can be based on a journal you have kept during the
semester.
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(d) Discussion of what the general goal of the internship was, your evaluation of what you
learned from the internship, and how the internship increased your knowledge of the career
area.
(e) Discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the internship experience.
EACH STUDENT MUST SUBMIT TWO (2) COPIES OF FINAL PAPER.
The Internship Supervisor must complete the Supervisor Evaluation of Student Internship Performance
form. The intern may return this form to the CPMC office as long as it is in an addressed and sealed
envelope.
What are some limits to interning?
Keep in mind that some internship can be quite time consuming or overwhelming. Internships can be
taken more than once. Selection of an internship should be related to the field of interest. The sooner one
starts becoming involved with internships the better. The reason being, if you find out early that you want
to do is actually not what you want to do, you can start looking on to other things that might interest you.
Some problems to be taken into consideration:
* Transportation – at this point, most prospective internships are located off campus.
* Resume – most resumes need some enhancement.
What are some of the best internships?
 Ones that span two semesters
 Ones that offer hand on experience
 Ones that you can get a grade for
 Ones that are usually located in North Tonawanda
 And of courses, ones that you can get paid for
How to go about finding internships?
 Through flyers
 Academic Counselors
 Word of mouth
 Workshops
 And of course Cathleen Morreale
Finally, here are some internships available to Psychology majors. Go out and make a difference.
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Athletic Tutorial Program
Contact: Bridget Hodges
E-mail: blhodges@buffalo.edu
Office: 169 Alumni Arena (North Campus)
Phone: (716) 645-3339
Tutors needed for the Office of Athlete Academic Services. Undergraduate or graduate students needed
in the following areas: accounting, biology, biopsychology, calculus, chemistry, computer science,
economics, engineering, English, French, geography, geology, linguistics, and much more. Qualifications
include a minimum GPA of 3.3 in subject area, ability to clearly express ideas and thoughts, excellent
command of the English language, and patience is a must! If you want to build your resume, gain
valuable experience, set your own hours and get paid, then our Tutorial Program is what you're looking
for!
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Program
Office: Center for Children and Families- Summer Treatment Program
University at Buffalo Diefendorf Hall Rm 106
3435 Main St. Bldg 20
Buffalo, NY 14214
http://ccf.buffalo.edu/default.php
The Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Program in the Psychology Department at the Sate University
at Buffalo, announce positions for the summer internships for the undergraduate students and recent
graduates in Psychology, Special education, Pre-medicine, Child Development, Social work, and related
fields. Interns will work as paraprofessional counselor, developmental aides, or research assistants in the
Children’s Summer Treatment Program for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct
Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The program provides treatment tailored to children’s
individual behavioral and learning difficulties and serves children ages six through twelve. The ADHD
program in directed by William E. Pelham, Jr., Ph.D., who is a Professor of Psychology at SUNY Buffalo.
In 1993, the Summer Treatment Program was named as a Model Program for Service Delivery for Child
and Family Mental health by the Section on Clinical Child Psychology and Division of Child, Youth, and
family Services of the American Psychology Association. Additionally, in 2003 the STP received Children
and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Innovative Program of the Year Award. Moreover,
the STP had been adopted as a core psychosocial component of the Multi site Treatment Study for
ADHD that is funded by NIMH, and the early Risers Prevention Program funded by SAMHSA.
Baker Victory Services
Office: 780 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, NY 14218
Phone: 828-9534
E-mail: lnicholas@olv-bvs.org
Web Page: http://www.bakervictoryservices.org/volunteer.html
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Baker Victory Services (BVS) is a non-profit charitable organization located in Lackawanna, N.Y., which
provides a wide range of services to children, youth, and families in need. Each year, more than 3,500
children and families of every race, color, and religion receive care from approximately 800 full- and parttime staff members in a number of fields including: educational, residential, outpatient, adoption (both
international and domestic), foster care, and even dental services. Share your time, skills and talents with
individuals who have developmental disabilities. The Volunteer Program is designed to enhance the
quality of life for individuals in this life-affirming field. These residents may range in age from infancy to
adulthood, but all have multiple disabilities and/or specialized medical needs. We will provide all training
that is necessary.
Be A Friend - Big Brothers Big Sisters
Contact: Michelle George or Laura Gallagher
Office: 85 River Rock Drive, Suite 107
Buffalo, NY 14207
Phone: (716) 873-5833
E-mail: info@beafriend.org
Web Page: http://www.beafriend.org/volunteeropps.html
Volunteering as a Big Brother or Big Sister offers a unique one-on-one relationship to a 6 to 13 year old
child from a one-parent home. The "Little" (child) and "Big" (volunteer) are matched through common
interests they share. The Big and Little go on various activities each week that they both choose. They
might go to the zoo or to the beach. They might play catch, fly a kite or play a game. The Big Brother/Big
Sister program schedules organized activities for the matches as well. There is the summer picnic, the
Christmas party and tours to various businesses. The role of a Big is to be a positive role model. A Big
Brother/Big Sister volunteer may help prevent minor difficulties from developing into more serious
problems later in a child's life. The volunteer must be understanding, kind, sincere, patient, and provide
the child with security and consistency. Volunteering in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program is a serious
commitment that can produce a healthy and trusting friendship to a child who has that lacking in their life.
For more information about volunteering to become a Big or possible job opportunities, please visit their
web page.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo
Contact: Mary Stachowicz
Human Resources Administrator
Office: 282 Babcock Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
Phone: (716) 825-1016 ext.10
Web Page: http://www.bgca.org/
Contact: Michelle George
E-mail: mgeorge@beafriend.org
For 74 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo has been in the forefront of youth development, working
with young people from disadvantaged economic, social and family circumstances. Our mission is to
provide appropriate and diversified programs and activities that serve to attract and hold area youth to the
clubhouse. Currently the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo is looking for interns to help operate a variety of
programs which in turn will help fulfill the goals of the mission. Interns will be providing members with
support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement, and constructive example. Positions range from case
manager assistant, clubhouse director assistant, director of operations assistant, executive director
assistant, financial director assistant, fine arts assistant, kid’s café assistant, mentoring/tutoring assistant,
program assistant, social recreation assistant, targeted outreach coordinator assistant, youth
development professional, and volunteer outreach assistant. Hours available during the summer,
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fall/winter and spring. January is recognized at National Mentoring Month. Volunteer opportunities are
available for interested individuals. Contact Michelle George for more information.
Buffalo Economic Renaissance Program (BERC)
Office: 920 City Hall
Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: (716) 851-5035
Web Page: http://www.berc.org
The Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation (BERC) is a private not-for-profit local development
corporation created to help stimulate private development and create new jobs, working hand in hand
with the City of Buffalo. Students will work with BERC to help business and neighborhood associations to
develop a current day picture of the neighborhood by gathering and analyzing relevant demographic and
resident data about desired and needed businesses and services. Students working on the project would
help conduct an inventory and market analyses of business districts and assist BERC staff in program
planning and delivery for local small businesses.
Buffalo Public Schools
Contact: Dr. Jeri Jaeger
Office: 618 Baldy Hall (North Campus)
Phone: (716) 645-0123
E-mail: jjaeger@buffalo.edu
The Department of Linguistics at the University at Buffalo is offering a Teaching Internship which places
UB students in the Buffalo Public Schools System as a teacher’s aide or tutor, to work with children on
developing their language skills. This internship is open to students from any major or grade levels, who
are native or near-native speakers of English. For 3 credits, interns work 112 hours over the course of the
semester, in a classroom or tutoring room in one of the public schools. Interns can be placed in an early
childhood school, an elementary school, a middle school, or a high school; the children in the schools
include Spanish-English bilinguals, urban children, and international students. To find out more about the
internship, lease drop by the office of Dr. Jeri Jaeger, 618 Park Hall; you can pick up the information letter
and participation form from the wall pockets next to her door. You can also e-mail her at the above e-mail
address.
Camp Centerland
Contact: Ralph Kushner
Office: 2640 North Forest Road
Getzville, New York 14068
Phone: (716) 688-4033 ext. 332
Web Page: http://www.jccbuffalo.org
Special needs counselors needed to work with children in Grades K-8 with disabilities in an inclusionary
setting at Camp Centerland in Elma, New York. Candidates must be caring, dedicated and patient. Enjoy
working in an outdoor camp setting. Excellent work and learning environment. Competitive salaries and
transportation provided.
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Center for Children and Families
Website: http://ccf.buffalo.edu
The Summer treatment Program (STP) is a camp for children and adolescents ages 6-15 with
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder (CD), or OppositionalDefiant Disorder (ODD). Counselors implement behavior modification treatment during
recreational activities, and coach the following sports: basketball, soccer, softball, and
swimming. For more information and to download an application please visit our website.
Child & Family Services, Restorative Justice Programs
Sex Offender Management Program
Contact: Program Coordinator: Gretchen
Office: 330 Delaware Ave. Buffalo NY, 14202
Phone: (716) 842-2750
Website: www.cfsbny.org
Szymanski
Location of student: Cheektowaga office
Program Needs: Must be able to do internship hours on a Monday or
Wednesday daytime (9-5) AND a Monday or Wednesday evening (5-9:30pm). Some of the
internship hours can be on Thursdays between 11-7pm. Semester: 2 semesters are needed. 1215 hours (or more) a week are required.
Program Description: Sexual Abuse is a traumatic and damaging
experience for victims, their families, and the community. Treatment for sexual offenders is a
vital intervention which has been shown to reduce the risk of re-offending. The goal of Child and
Family Services' Sexual Offender Management Program is for program participants to stop all
sexually aggressive and assault behaviors. The program offers a comprehensive array of services
to juvenile and adult offenders, their families and the community: evaluation, group treatment,
individual treatment and community education and training.
** A student intern should be interested in the treatment of sexual offenders and their victims.
This is an exciting and interesting internship in this growing and changing field. If a student has
a prior victimization, this will need to be disclosed to the Program
Coordinator.
Under appropriate supervision and guidance, the intern will:
* Observe and eventually co-lead a Sex Offender Management group
* Sit in on at least three sex offender groups which occur weekly
* Learn about different sexual offenses
* Learn about the ramification of these crimes on victims and the
community
* Write progress notes on group members for case records
* Participate in debriefing sessions of groups
* Observe extensive evaluations of adult and juvenile offenders
* Learn about a Sex Offenders extensive history and what led up
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to the offense
Attend and participate in collaboration meetings and trainings
Attend and participate in Restorative Justice internal meetings
Research components of sex offender treatment and complete a
program manual for the program
If you are interested in an internship in this program, please contact
the Program Coordinator to gain more information and to conduct an initial phone interview at
681-5718 (Gretchen Szymanski).
Christian Counseling Ministries of Western New York
Office: 810 Union Road (Houghton College Campus)
West Seneca, NY 14224
Phone: (716) 674-6747
Web Page: http://www.ccmwny.org
Christian Counseling Ministries has a position available for an intern to aid the Director of Special
Programs in administrative, research, and clinical efforts. Focus of work includes clinical research,
assisting in Women’s Whole Health Program, creating and planning educational seminars, publishing
issues, also facilitating efforts for Children’s Resources in Therapy Project such as designing a therapy
play room, and creating educational workshops. Interested candidates must commit to 10-15 hrs per
week, for at least 1 semester, with evening and/or weekend availability, transportation, weekly meetings
with on-site supervisor, completion of assignments, and a personal journal reflecting learning experience
and activities. Requirements are college-level, junior status minimum, adequate knowledge of basis
statistical analysis and mental health issues. Must also possess interest in issues of women and children.
Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation
Contact: Liz Brannen
655 15th Street, NW
Suite 825
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: 202-393-2354
Web Page: http://www.cgkfoundation.com/ internship.asp
E-mail: email@cgkfoundation.org, liz.brannen@kochind.com
The Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation was established in 1980 by Charles G. Koch. The mission of
the Foundation is to advance social progress and well-being through the development, application and
dissemination of the Science of Liberty. Internship programs are available to develop the next generation
of liberty-minded leaders and entrepreneurs. Interns engage in key foundation projects while
simultaneously learning and applying Market Based Management. If interested liberty and free markets,
please see the website for internships available or e-mail for an application.
Charter School for applied Technologies Elementary School
Contact: Kristine Cardella
Office: 2303 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo NY 14207
Phone: 716 876 7505 x2211
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We are looking for Psychology Interns who are hardworking, Looking to learn, Self Sufficient, likes a
challenge and who love children. Our expectations are that you will be participating in school counseling
programs, shadowing a social worker, counseling students with a variety of concerns, assist the behavior
specialist, and develop as well as present classroom projects.
Compass House Resource Center
Contact: Executive Director: Sylvia Nadler
Email: sylviahnadler@roadrunner.com
Office: 1451 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14209
Phone: (716) 886-1351
Web Page: http://www.compasshouse.org/pages/volunteer.php
Compass House offers safe shelter and crisis counseling for runaway and homeless youth. Open 24
hours a day, 365 days a year the emergency shelter program provides food, shelter, crisis counseling,
family and individual counseling, referrals, advocacy and aftercare for up to thirteen youth. The mission is
to offer time in a safe supportive environment where youth can voluntarily make constructive decisions
about their lives. We help teenagers and their families resolve family problems and reunite with greater
trust and understanding. When returning home is not possible or appropriate we help find alternative
living arrangements, working closely with the youth's family and other agencies, as necessary.
Compeer West, Inc.
Office: 135 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14209
Suite 210
Phone: (716) 883-3331
Web Page: http://www.compeerbuffalo.org
E-mail: staff@compeerbuffalo.org
A Compeer is a friend, a mentor, and an equal. Compeer volunteers are matched as mentors and special
friends on one-to-one relationships with children and adults experiencing emotional or mental health
problems. The Compeer program offers you the opportunity to change a lonely life. The Compeer
program recognizes that mental illness can be the "loneliest illness in the world" and believes that
volunteers can provide the comfort and motivation needed to win the day-to-day battles faced by the
mentally ill. Through a mentoring relationship, a volunteer connects a child or an adult to the community
and silently, but effectively, which brings hope back into their lives. Volunteers are asked to spend only a
couple of hours a month with their friend.
Compeer West Inc.
Intensive Paid Mentorship
Contact: Joelle Labert
Intensive Mentorship Program Coordinator
Office: 135 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
Suite 210
Phone: (716) 883-3331 Ext. 17
E-mail: joelle@compeerbuffalo.org
Newly developed program from Compeer. Mentors for this very special program must have one or more
of the following qualifications (1) experience working with Seriously Emotionally Disturbed children, (2)
have a professional mental health degree, (3) are enrolled in a related college program (preferably
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Juniors, Seniors, or Master Level Students but will consider Freshmen or Sophomores with experience
with SED children and youth, or (4) have been or currently are Compeer for Kids volunteer. Mentors need
to live in Western New York and remain in contact with their mentee over school and summer vacations.
Mentors will receive a financial stipend of $1,000-annually as well as a Certificate of Mentorship from
Compeer West, Inc. Mentors in this program will also need to make a commitment of one year to
Compeer as well as a commitment of 2-4 hours a week spending quality time with their mentee.
Cora P. Maloney College
Public Service Internship Program
Contact: Cathleen Morreale
PSIP Program Coordinator
Office: 225 Capen Hall, North Campus
Phone: (716) 645-5593
E-mail: mailto:cwalther@buffalo.edu
Web Page: http://wings.buffalo.edu/cpmc
The Public Service Internship Program is a practicum that provides university students with the
opportunity to gain direct exposure from practical experience from a diverse range of public, private,
government or community service agencies and businesses. Internships are offered for junior and senior
University Undergraduates from all academic disciplines. The student must be in good academic standing
as determined by his or her academic department. The internship is a 3 credit hour course that requires
a student to intern 120 hours at his or her agency. Work hours will be scheduled at the convenience of
the student and the internship agency. For detailed information please visit their web site or contact Curtis
Hamm.
Crisis Services
Office: 2969 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716) 834-3131
Administrative line: (716) 834-2310
Email: mailto:info@crisisservices.org
Web Page: http://www.crisisservices.org
Crisis Services (Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service, Inc.) is a unique, private, not-for-profit, mental
health and human service agency with the mission of providing immediate, professional assistance to
anyone, at any time, who is experiencing emotional or personal crisis. Crisis Services has been in
existence since 1968 and currently employs 60 full and part-time staff and utilizes approximately 125
volunteers. Crisis Services works to promote the health and well being of the community through
prevention, education, immediate intervention, and access to community-wide resources 24 hours a day.
You can help by volunteering at Crisis Services. Training is scheduled on an ongoing basis. Student
internships are also available. For more information on various positions and an application please visit
their web site.
Erie County Department of Forensic Mental Health
Contact: Philip R. Endress
Commissioner of Mental Health
Forensic Mental Health Service
120 W. Eagle Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 858-8531
Web Page: http://www.erie.gov/health/mentalhealth
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Forensic Mental Health Service provides follow up treatment for mentally ill individuals under the
jurisdiction of the Courts, Probation Department, Correctional Facility and Holding Center. The
Department of Mental Health is administratively responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and
monitoring programs of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation involving mental health, mental
retardation-developmental disabilities, and alcohol and substance abuse services.
Enterprise Reading and Social Skills Mentoring Program
Contact: Jill Norton, Principal
(716) 855 2114
OR
Contact: Sherry Byrnes, Mentoring Program manager
(716) 961 2219
275 Oak Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: (716) 855 2114
This program provides students with special one-to-one academic and social support to help them
advance in their studies at school, achieve their academic goals, and grow as successful individuals. The
mentor role is that of a friend, coach, and academic guide. A mentor will meet with a mentee at school
twice a week for an hour at a time. Mentors must complete a careful screening process and through
training to participate in the program. Our mission is to support parents, students, and mentors to ensure
a successful fulfilling learning experience for students. If you have any questions please feel free to
contact Jill Norton or Sherry Byrnes at the phone numbers listed above.
Family Violence Intervention Program
Child & Family Services
330 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: (716) 842-2750
Contact page: http://www.cfsbny.org/contact.aspx/
Web page: http://www.cfsbny.org/
For 125 years, Child & Family Services has dedicated its resources to meet the needs of children and
families. One of Western New York's oldest human service agencies, Child & Family Services fosters
safe and healthy environments for children and families in local homes, schools, workplaces and
communities. The agency recognizes that well-functioning families are both a building block for and a
support to society. The Child & Family Services Family Violence Intervention Program helps break the
cycle of family violence and facilitate a commitment to violence-free relationships and violence-free
homes for children. Adults entering the Family Violence Intervention Program learn problem resolution
skills through a cognitive-behavioral approach while children learn non-violent behaviors in interactions
with siblings, peers, adults and authority figures through group intervention. Volunteers at Child & Family
Services fill a variety of roles, from raising funds to helping professional workers in treatment groups for
children. Your assistance can be a tremendous asset to the agency. For more detailed information on
other various programs, please visit their website where you can also fill out an application.
Gateway-Longview
Contact: Sara Lester
605 Niagara Street
Buffalo, New York 14201
Phone: (716) 633-7266 Ext. 1221
E-mail: info@gateway-longview.org
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Web Page: http://www.gateway-longview.org/help/volunteerapplication.html
Serve over 560 children, youth (ranging in age from birth to 21 years) and families who may be facing
severe social, emotional, behavioral and educational difficulties in their lives. Jobs may include:
tutors/mentors, classroom aides, clerical support, cottage-life and activities liaisons, transportation
support and a wide assortment of work-related projects for service clubs. Offers a diverse range of
college internship opportunities pertaining to the human services industry (social work, adoption, foster
care, special education, and public relations/marketing/fundraising, etc.). Visit their web site for detailed
information on various types of opportunities.
Gloria J. Parks Community Center- Child Care Center
Office: 3242 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716) 832-1010
Webpage: http://ctc.uhcda.org
Gloria J. Parks Early Childhood Center is a private licensed Day Care. There is an organized curriculum
for every age group designed for and offered in a learning environment designed to help develop selfesteem and social confidence in every child. Student interns would assist with both the Before School
Program and Child Care Programs by helping teachers in the care and supervision of children, assisting
in planning and implementing activities, and following the program’s general philosophy.
The Greater Buffalo Chapter of the American Red Cross
Greater Buffalo Chapter
786 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14209
Phone: (716) 886-7500
Web Page: www.buffaloredcross.org
Help the American Red Cross by volunteering today. The Greater Buffalo Chapter of the American Red
Cross has many volunteer opportunities. These range from administrative assistants to national disaster
volunteers.
Kensington-Bailey Neighborhood Housing Services (KBNHS)
995 Kensington Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 836-3600
The Kensington-Bailey Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (KBNHS) is a non-profit corporation
concerned with housing and improving the quality of life in the Kensington-Bailey neighborhood. They
engage in rehabilitation activities through an acquisition and rehab program. They also provide low
interest home improvement loans to income eligible homeowners and homeownership education classes
for first-time homebuyers. Students would work on a project to create an in-depth assessment of
neighborhoods in the KBNHS service. Student(s) will be asked to compile data sets that include the
names, descriptions, and condition of streets and homes in the area. Students help with project design,
production of the final product and presentation to the KBNHS board of directors or other interested
parties.
Lancaster Central School District
Contact: Nicole Gunsher
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Town of Lancaster Youth Bureau
200 Oxford Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086
Phone: (716) 683-4444
E-mail: nicolegunsher@lancasterny.com
The town of Lancaster Youth Bureau in conjunction with the Lancaster Central School District are
recruiting responsible, motivated, college students to volunteer as Child Associates for their Special
Friends Program for 2005-2006 school year. As a child associate you will find a rewarding and
educational experience working in the elementary schools with youth-at-risk in grades K-6. Junior or
Senior undergraduates may apply (preferably psychology, social work, sociology, counseling majors).
For more information please contact Patrick McDonald. Application is also available outside of 283 Park
Hall.
Leadership Peer Educator
Leadership Development Center
Office: 235 Student Union (UB North Campus)
Phone: 716-645-6469 ex. 115
E-mail: leadub@acsu.buffalo.edu
Web Page: http://www.leadership.buffalo.edu
The Student Leadership Development Center is looking for qualified students to serve as Leadership
Peer Educators (three-credit internship). The peer educator will consult individual student leaders and
conduct workshops to student groups on leadership topics such as effective meetings, time management,
program planning, public speaking and teambuilding. LPE’s are experience student leaders who want to
share their knowledge and expertise with others.
National Institute of Health Summer Programs
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room B3C08
31 Center Drive, MSC 2203
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-2203
Voice: (301) 496-2404
E-Mail: careers@box-c.nih.gov
Web Page: http://www.training.nih.gov/student/index.asp
The NIH offers several paid summer research and training programs in several areas. The National
Institutes of Health (NIH) is the Federal Government's primary agency for the support of biomedical
research. Within its Institutes and Centers, the NIH employs approximately 14,800 people including 900
tenured faculty and nearly 3,000 postdoctoral fellows with either medical, dental, or graduate degrees.
Successful applicants will join one of our research laboratories for a minimum of eight weeks between
late May and August. Some flexibility in scheduling exists to accommodate individual student needs. Start
dates are determined by the selecting officials and other institute staff. Location and housing also
depends in the area of research the student participates in. Selected students may receive a monthly
stipend. For further detail and information on the program and how to apply please visit their website.
North Tonawanda City Schools
Contact: Dana Hoffman
625 Ohio Avenue
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Phone: (716) 807-3800 ext.8016
Fax: (716) 807-3801
Application and information available outside Park 283
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Internships available for students working with children at “at risk” of school failure due to learning
problems, being shy-anxious and aggressive/acting out. Students may work with children from
Kindergarten – Grade 3 or Grades 6 – 11.The Special Friends Program, the interns will assist the
student in venting frustrations, identifying feelings and identifying things within outside their control. The
interns will also get a chance to meet individually up to 10 students over a period of one school year. The
Pass Program is a mentoring program, which the intern will meet with 10-15 students individually.
Activities include teaching study skills, advocating with parents/teachers, being a good listener, and
providing emotional support. The overall program objective is to improve academic functioning. Program
begins in early September and will conclude during the first week of May. Total hours per year are 450.
Credit hours can be arranged through UB internship program.
The Office of Career Planning and Placement
Contact: Lauren Johnson
Career Services
Office: 259 Capen Hall (North Campus)
Phone: (716) 645-2231
Webpage: http://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/career
Three credit hours for responsible, motivated students with excellent communication skills. Public
speaking experience helpful. Candidates should have an interest in helping others to achieve their career
goals. Conduct workshops and class presentations regarding our office and its services. Assist students
in the use of Career Library resources including the internet and Discover. Assist in career fairs and
career programs. And much more.
Parents Anonymous (Family Support Program)
Contact: Ann Beckly-Forest
60 Dingens Street
Buffalo, NY 14206
Phone: (716) 892-0919
The mission of Parents Anonymous is to prevent child abuse and neglect throughout Erie County.
Parents Anonymous provides services to families with children of all ages. Parents Anonymous provides
a 24-hour, 365 day-a-year family crisis intervention and support service in the county. Volunteers work
with paid staff to provide assistance free of charge to children and parents in need. The volunteers
receive specialized, on-going training and support, professional supervision, optional weekly in-house
training. Eligible students may receive credit hours as well as professional and personal experience also.
Peer Assistant (Student Advising Services)
Office: 109 Norton Hall (North Campus)
Phone: (716) 645-6013
Do you like to help other students? Looking to strengthen your resume and possibly earn elective
credits? Interested in getting leadership experience?
Applicant must:
 Be a sophomore, junior or senior at the time you begin the position
 Have an overall UB GPA of at least a 2.75
 Be knowledgeable about UB’s academic tools and resources
 Be available for the full 2007-2008 academic year
 Complete a Peer Assistant Application
 Attend a mandatory training session
Information and applications are available on-line at:
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http://sas.buffalo.edu or at Student Advising Services in 109 Norton Hall
Peer Mentor (College of Arts & Sciences)
Office: 275 Park Hall (North Campus)
Phone: (716) 645-6883
Seeking qualified students to serve as Peer Mentor for the each semester. The program is designed to
help incoming first semester students ease into their new life here at UB. The responsibilities of the
mentors will include the following: help students adjust with transition, talk about services and events on
campus, show students around campus, help with using BIRD/MYUB, help students study well and
manage time, meet with students once every week, initiate and maintain communication (via e-mail,
phone meetings) with students, and must be available to attend a weekly meeting from 5 to 6pm on
Thursdays with coordinators from CAS Student Advisement and Services. Interested students should be
in good academic standing and have excellent communication skills. For an application and additional
information please go to 275 Park Hall.
People Inc.
1219 North Forest Road
PO Box 9033
Williamsville, NY 14231-9033
(716) 634-8132
Web Page: http://www.people-inc.org
People Inc. is Western New York's leading non-profit human services agency. Through a variety of
services including residential, employment, community outreach, health care and recreation programs,
we help seniors, families and people with disabilities live more healthy, independent and productive lives.
Volunteers are needed to participate in special events throughout the year coordinated by the People Inc.
Foundation. Some opportunities may include spending one-on-one with our residential consumers at
group homes. This would involve going to the house and getting involved in leisure activities such as
playing cards, games, crafts, trips to the movies, cultural and athletic events, etc. Many volunteer
opportunities are available in your community, as we have more than 90 sites throughout WNY! By
donating your time, talents and energy to People Inc. you not only reward yourself with a wonderful
learning experience, but enrich the lives of many people, enhance our organization, and contribute to the
community.
Rochester AmeriCorps Collaborative
Rochester AmeriCorps, Damon City Campus, Monroe Community College
228 E. Main Street, Room 4081
Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: (585) 262-1778
Web Page: http://www.RochesterAmericorps.org
AmeriCorps helps to solidify career and personal goals, offers unparalleled work experience and
strengthens interpersonal skills. In today’s competitive job market, AmeriCorps offers graduates a unique
opportunity to gain a year of experience before beginning a career or going on to further their education.
Individuals who enroll in AmeriCorps make a full-time, one-year commitment to provide service to their
community. Rochester AmeriCorps members are placed in a variety of community based organizations to
provide an assortment of services focused on violence prevention, community outreach and youth
development. In return, members receive specialized training, a biweekly living allowance of $396.00,
including medical coverage, student loan forbearance, and a child care subsidy. Upon completion of all
program requirements, members receive an education award of $4,725 that can be used to pay for
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college expenses, vocational training, or to pay back student loans. For further information, and additional
materials please contact Rachael Marinelli or visit their web page.
South Shore Comprehensive Therapies
697 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, NY 14218
Phone: 716-822 4781
E-mail: info@childpro.bnet
Web Page: www.childpro.net
South Shore Comprehensive Therapies is a pediatric provider (0-5 years) servicing children throughout
Erie County and local school districts. Provider of OT, PT, Special Education, Social Work, Service
Coordination, and integrated parent/child groups. The goal of the services is to promote and enhance
occupational performance and skill development in the following areas such as motor, physical,
perceptual, adaptive, neuromuscular, self-help, and social-emotional. Opportunities are available for
internship or volunteer experience.
Southeast Works
Contact: Amy Granat
181 Lincoln Street
Depew, NY 14043
Phone: 716 683 7100 ext 217
Email: info@se-works.org
Web Page: http://www.se-works.org
Southeast works is a non-profit organization that provides services to help [people with developmental
disabilities lead productive, independent, and fulfilling lives. Our population consists of people who have
mild or moderate mental retardation with many other diagnoses such as blindness, hearing impaired, and
cerebral palsy. Southeast works is offering a great opportunity to students to gain experience in the
human service field with the population of adults with developmental disabilities. By obtaining an
internship with Southeast Works you the student will gain knowledge in many different aspects of the
participants. You will have interaction with all different participants and experience how they choose to
live their lives by how they think, communicate and behave. If you have an interest in learning about
adults with developmental disabilities, please choose Southeast Works for your internship experience. ;
Production/Supported Employment, Vocational Case Management, Living Skills, Medicaid Service
Coordinating, Day Habilitation, Residential, and Recreational internship opportunities are available.
Student Specialist (College of Arts Sciences)
Office: 275 Park Hall (North Campus)
Phone:(716) 645-6883
Looking for a student specialist for the upcoming academic year. Learn about UB and meet people that
can help you while you are here. Benefits include the opportunity to build a strong resume and receive 3
credits in return for your work. Requirements are a GPA of 3.0 or better, strong interpersonal skills and
communication skills, and must be a student in the college of Arts and Sciences. Applications and
detailed information are available at 275 Park Hall.
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Summit Educational Resources
Contact: Ms. Jo Ulatowski
Phone: 716-629-3467
Email: mailto:julatowski@summited.org
Website: http://www.asdrc.org/connections/connectionsmain.asp
The University at Buffalo, Summit Educational resources, and Canisius College offers an opportunity for
students to gain valuable clinical research experience in a summer treatment program for children with
Asperger’s Disorder.
We are seeking energetic, enthusiastic, and dedicated students to assist in the implementation an
evaualtion of and intensive cognitive-behavioral social skills program this summer. Staff conducts
intensive social skills groups and leads therapeutic activities in small group formats. Each member of the
team receives training in behavior management practices and social skills facilitation that will prove
invaluable to anyone seeking to work with children as a career.
University Community Initiative (UCI)
Office: 101 Allen Hall – University at Buffalo
3435 Main Street
Buffalo NY 14214-3003
Phone: (716) 829-3099
E-mail: ub-uci@buffalo.edu
Web Page: http://wings.buffalo.edu/uci
The University Community Initiative has project activities we believe are suitable for
undergraduates and graduate students seeking internship placements. Students working with UCI are
able to participate in University-based research and community development projects designed to
strengthen the community. UCI activities are focused on housing, family and neighborhood, community
safety, environment, image and design, economic development, job creation, schools and community,
health and human services and recreational activities. Those who are interested should be familiar with
demographics and possess good research and organizational skills. Students are expected to work at
his/her internship for a minimum of 10 hrs per week.
United Way Volunteer Center of Buffalo and Erie County
742 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
Phone: (716) 887-2626
E-mail: volunteer@uwbec.org
Web Page: http://www.uwbec.org
Check out their web site for more internship and volunteer opportunities. The Volunteer Center of the
United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, is your one-stop shop for anything and everything related to being a
volunteer or involving volunteers to get things done in Erie County. Volunteering is an effective way to
change lives and create a caring community. Whether you are looking for something to fill a few hour
week or a few hours a year, we can help you. The Volunteer Center maintains a database with hundreds
of volunteer opportunities appropriate for individuals and groups.
Wediko Children’s Services – Summer Program
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Contact: Robert Johnston
72-74 E.Dedham St.
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: (617) 292 9200
rjoohnston@widiko.org
New Hampshire Summer Program
8-week Internship, stipend commensurate with experience
Applications available at www.wediko.org
Undergraduate students, college graduates, and Graduate students: Founded in 1934, Wediko
Children’s Services is a non-profit agency with over 70 years of experience dedicated to children and
adolescents while learning, social development, and self-direction are lagging. Based in Boston, Wediko
operates the New Hampshire summer residential treatment program on our Windsor, NH campus for 125
boys and girls ages 6-18 with serious emotional and behavioral disorders (SED).
One of the most exciting parts of working at Wediko is the diversity of professional training, including:
special education, counseling and school psychology, research, social work, psychiatric and community
nursing, and psychiatry.
We recruit staff members from all major areas of study, emphasizing personal qualities over related
experience. No matter their future directions, all staff members benefit from the close supervision of the
talented professionals and ample opportunities for individual and professional growth.
The Wediko experience and a strong Wediko reference travel well – both in job-hunting and in the
graduate school application process.
A. Job Descriptions:
1. Residential Counselors: As a part of a clinical team, work directly with a group of 8-10 children or
adolescents with serious emotional and behavioral disorders (SED).
2. Special Education Assistant: Plan and implement active, learner-centered language arts, math, and
science curricula. When not fulfilling the duties related to the classroom, Special Education Assistants
join Residential Counselors in supervising a group of 8-10 children with SED.
3. Therapeutic Activity Assistant: Specialized staff with training in aquatics, athletics, and visual &
performing arts, or other areas, create and implement active, learner-centered curricula. Activity
Assistants, when not fulfilling the duties related to their activities, join Residential Counselors in
supervising a group of 8-10 children with SED.
4. Supervision and training are provided throughout the program by clinical psychologists, social workers,
special education professionals, and licensed nurses.
B. Qualifications: Students must have completed at least two years of college to meet and master the
job demands of a direct care position. Other positions require relevant credentials. The desire and ability
to work long hours on a staff team helping troubled children, at times under stressful conditions is also
required. Previous experience with children or adolescents is desirable, but is not a prerequisite.
Similarly, relevant course work is also helpful, but personal qualities are even more important – such as
abilities to work hard, work on a team, be flexible, and use constructive feedback. Meeting the physical
demands of a rugged 450-acre campus is also required.
C. Job dates: To be determined. However, last year’s dates were June 28 – August 23. All staff
participate in lectures and case conferences during two weeks of orientation – one week before the
children arrive, and one week after the children leave.
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D. Benefits: Al interns receive a stipend commensurate with experience, 750 hours of supervised
therapeutic experience and training, room & board and an Americorps Educational Voucher worth $1,250
may be awarded to U.S citizens. All staff receive six days off during the 8-week internship.
We do not have a set application deadline. Hiring decisions are made on a rolling base, but send your
materials as soon as possible.
For more information, email Robert Johnston at rjohnston@wediko.org or call us at (617) 292-9200.
*Opportunities for College Graduates and Graduate students: Wediko’s School & Treatment Program
offers 12-month positions only to students with a B.A. or B.S. in a related field. Master’s level clinical
positions are also available. Call for more information.
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