Court Advocate Program Intern (Unpaid)
Court Advocate Program Intern
Development Internship (Fundraising)
Development Internship (Volunteer Management)
For 25 years, Doorways for Women and Families (formerly The Arlington Community Temporary Shelter) has brought hope to women and families experiencing homelessness or domestic violence by providing a life-saving continuum of care, hope and safety. Doorways seeks an intern to play a key role in the service delivery to women involved with civil and criminal court proceedings as a result of domestic violence. This position requires a thoughtful, compassionate individual with abilities to listen and communicate effectively, take initiative, multi-task, manage time wisely, think outside of the box, and be a team player. The intern will report to the Safehouse Director.
In return, Doorways will provide a meaningful, learning experience in which the intern will:
- Gain valuable work experience in a friendly and fun atmosphere
- Be exposed to the challenges that face domestic violence survivors and homeless families
- Hone and demonstrate leadership abilities by working with the Arlington County Court system, Arlington Domestic Violence and Doorways staff
- Develop strong crisis intervention and support skills
- Understand the importance, needs, and challenges of the nonprofit sector
Responsibilities:
- Successfully complete volunteer training
- Provide support to women currently residing with Doorways during civil and criminal court proceedings
- Assist in filling out of court paperwork, documents and other forms as necessary
- Identify obstacles to women navigating the court system and work with Doorways staff to advocate for necessary changes
- Work with the Community Resource Manager and Safehouse Director to identify training components necessary for Court Advocate Volunteers
- Assist with Court Advocate Volunteer Training
- Maintain statistical records as needed
- Support Safehouse Staff as needed
- Other duties as assigned by the Safehouse Director
Qualifications: Applicants must have an interest in as well as a basic understanding of OR interest in domestic violence issues. Experience or course work in counseling and/or Women’s Studies is a plus, but not required. Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs is necessary. Bilingual applicants (Spanish) preferred, and access to reliable transportation is required.
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students with the above experience are invited to apply
Length of commitment: Minimum length of commitment is one semester, two semesters preferred
Weekly hours: Minimum of 10-20 hours each week based on a Monday-Friday 8:30 – 4:30 schedule (flexible) with the possibility of some nights and weekend hours as needed
Worksite: Doorways Safehouse and Arlington County Court offices
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Khyati Desai, Community Resources Manager, preferably via e-mail to kdesai@doorwaysva.org or by fax to 703-522-4338 with Court Advocate Intern in the subject heading. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Call 703-522-8858x13 with questions. For more information about Doorways visit our website at www.doorwaysva.org.