Interns Needed - Rape Crisis Center (Advocacy Program)

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The four primary internship opportunities are with our Advocacy, Counseling*, Education and Training, and Development departments.
*You must be enrolled in a Master’s level program to be eligible for an internship with the Counseling department.

All of our interns are required to complete a minimum of 40-hours of sexual assault crisis intervention training in accordance with the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault mandates. You must complete this training prior-to or within a month of beginning your internship. RVA offers this training at least four times a year. The schedule is available via the links below. There is no cost for the training if you are accepted into the internship program. Training is approximately 5 weeks long, in the evenings. There may be other training options available on a case-by-case basis.

Complete the training application through this link: http://tinyurl.com/8q6rff4. You can indicate your specific internship interest under the VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES portion of the application. Our website www.rapevictimadvocate.org also has training information and the schedule available.

Most of RVA’s internships require a minimum of one year or two academic semesters. Please be sure to read carefully to determine the time commitment of your intended internship. RVA accepts non-academic interns by exception.
Please complete the internship packet and mail, fax, or e-mail (preferred method) it to the corresponding department with a copy of your current resume and a cover letter. You are eligible to apply to more than one internship and will be contacted by the department you have expressed interest in.

RVA encourages applicants who are multi-cultural, multi-lingual, identify as persons of color and/or LGBTQ.

Quick Steps:
1. Send cover letter, resume, and application to the appropriate Program/Department Director.
2. Complete the online training application following the appropriate link above, mark your internship interest.
3. Contact or wait for Program/Department Director to connect with you regarding an interview.