Social Work/Public Health Fall Internship

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ORGANIZATION: National MS Society - Greater Carolinas Chapter

The Social Work/Client Programs Intern works with the Programs and Services Department of the National MS Society, Greater Carolinas Chapter, to serve people affected by MS. The department is staffed by social workers, two of whom hold MSW degrees.

Internship Responsibilities Include:

  • Communicate with clients regarding upcoming programs and teleconferences.
  • Research and update targeted community service agencies throughout chapter area.
  • Assist with newly diagnosed follow up - Knowledge is Power mailings
  • Self-Help Groups - Contact with leaders, attend occasional meetings in the Triangle area.
  • Assist in planning of education programs.
  • Research Financial Assistance resources throughout chapter area.
  • Assist in assessing the chapter's financial assistance program by surveying recipients.
  • Assist Programs Department staff with outreach to rural communities and underserved populations.
  • Assist clients with completion of financial assistance applications and respite care applications.
  • Attend professional conferences to bring awareness to MS and the National MS Society.
  • Send quarterly email blasts highlighting programs and direct services.
  • Assist with budgeting and planning
  • Update Chapter’s Hurricane guide

Unpaid internship. Full or part-time schedule available (within regular business hours - Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).

Apply Online at http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/NCT/Volunteer/Volunteer-Opportunities/Internship-Opportunities.

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About National MS Society - Greater Carolinas Chapter

Location:

3101 Industrial Drive, Suite 210, Raleigh, NC 27609, US

Mission Statement

We mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis.

Description

MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn’t. The Greater Carolinas Chapter, with offices located in Raleigh, Greensboro, and Charlotte, NC, serves over 18,000 individuals affected by MS in North and South Carolina. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS and raise funds for MS research. Our vision is a World Free of MS!

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Health & Medicine
People with Disabilities
Advocacy & Human Rights, Health & Medicine, People with Disabilities

WHEN

Mon Sep 05, 2016 - Fri Dec 16, 2016

WHERE

3101 Industrial Drive, Suite 210Raleigh, NC 27609

(35.823215,-78.61808)
 

DATE POSTED

September 21, 2016

SKILLS

  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • People Skills
  • Community Outreach
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 19
  • Full or part-time schedule; regular business hours
  • Unpaid internship. Business casual attire.

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