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15 people are interested
Internship - Elementary School Based SafeTalk Program with Kids in Crisis
ORGANIZATION: Kids in Crisis
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15 people are interested
Description
SafeTalk Internships and Volunteer Opportunties with Kids in Crisis ( www.kidsincrisis.org )
SafeTalk is an age-appropriate empowerment and prevention program that utilizes interactive discussion and role plays to teach children, grades K - 5, that they have the right to be "safe, strong and free." Using the internationally recognized curriculum of the Child Assault Prevention Program, volunteers and/or interns present the program FREE to schools in Fairfield County, CT. Workshops are presented one classroom at a time and are approximately 60 minutes long.
SafeTalk interns and/or volunteers undergo a complete two-day training that teaches all aspects of the program and prepares them to go into the classroom, give a a scripted presentation and meet with students one-on-one at the end of each session to reinforce concepts, answer questions, and occasionally assist with disclosures of abuse, neglect and other issues.
Schedule: SafeTalk is presented during the school year Mondays - Thursdays between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm.
Commitment: 3 Hours per week minimum (more preferred), on a set, regular schedule developed and approved by the the Safe Talk supervisor. This internship can be used for college credit (pending school approval). This opportunity is unpaid.
Location: SafeTalk is presented throughout lower Fairfield County, CT in schools, camps and after-school programs.
Our Ideal Candidate: Reliable, outgoing students or adults with a sincere interest in helping children who are comfortable presenting short role plays. Prior experience with children or in the human services field is a plus, though not a requirement.
Requirements and Training: An interview, two-day training and background checks are required. All volunteers and interns must have access to a car as many of the schools we serve are not near public transportation.
Suggested Majors: All majors will be considered, but most ideal for Human Development and Family Studies, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Communication and General Studies majors.
To Apply: Contact Jennifer Febles at jfebles@kidsincrisis.org or 203.622.6556 for an application and more information.
More opportunities with Kids in Crisis
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Kids in Crisis
Location:
1 Salem Street, Cos Cob, CT 06807, US
Mission Statement
To protect infants, children and teens from abuse and family crisis. To this end we provide free, round-the-clock crisis intervention, counseling and emergency shelter, prevention programs in local communities and advocacy throughout Connecticut.
Description
Founded in 1978, Kids in Crisis offers free, 24-hour help for Connecticut's infants, children, adolescents and families. Our programs include Crisis Counseling, Intervention, Educational Support, Medical Care, and Emergency Shelter.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Primarily presented in Lower Fairfield County, CTKids in Crisis headquarters areOne Salem StreetCos Cob, CT 06807
DATE POSTED
August 7, 2019
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Youth Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Child Welfare
- Community Outreach
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3+ Hours per Week (more preferred)
- Mondays - Thursdays during the school year between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3 p.m.