Program: Admin
Training and onboarding: December/January
The Communications Intern plays a crucial role in amplifying Canopy Center's mission and impact. Dive into social media strategies to engage and grow our audience, create compelling content that tells our story, and spark conversations that matter. Get involved in event marketing and fundraising initiatives, bringing your energy and ideas to ensure that our spring campaigns and annual fundraiser (Stand Up for Kids) are a sucess.

To be considered, applicants must submit at least three examples of content they have created in Canva or with the Adobe Creative Suite (please submit as .jpg or .png files), to: volunteercoordinator@canopycenter.org. Please include your name in the e-mail, so we can connect your work to your volunteer application.

Program: CASA of Dane & Columbia Counties
Training and onboarding: Fall and Spring
The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Intern supports CASA Staff and Volunteers with duties related to their caseload and provides general program support. CASA Staff and Volunteers advocate for the best-interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The CASA Intern may also help with stakeholder relations, community outreach and volunteer training.

Program: Parent to Child
Training and onboarding: Seasonal, typically offered four times per year
Family Interaction Specialist Interns (FIS) are trained to supervise visits under the direction of Parent to Child staff. The FIS Internship role is the same as the FIS Volunteer Role. FIS support the parent-child relationship, provide mentorship and guidance and write objective reports that are often referenced by the Department of Human Services and/or the court. FIS Interns are given the opportunity to apply the skills they've gained in the classroom to real-world situations that align with their field of study; as well as explore and develop new skills.

Program: Oasis
Training and onboarding: Position starts with the school year, interviews in Spring
Education requirement: Interns must be enrolled in a college or university, working toward a Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work or a related field.
The Clinical Intern conducts trauma assessments and intakes; provides individual, group and family therapy; provides crisis counseling as needed, maintains client records, attends team treatment coordination meetings, and works as part of the agency’s team of therapists who work with families affected by child sexual abuse. Clinical Interns will be provided training, including observation of therapy sessions. Case load will be determined by the number of hours per week required by the internship/practicum. To apply, please send resume and cover letter directly to: volunteercoordinator@canopycenter.org.