Northland Family Help Center
Overview
The Northland Family Help Center provides safe haven, advocacy, and education
for people living in unhealthy and violent relationships. We envision a
community where:
- all people live in safety
- all forms of violence have been eradicated
- healthy families and individuals serve as the
foundation of a vibrant and productive community
Qualifications
All interns at Northland Family must be at least 18 years
old and able to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.
Duties
NFHC's Women's Shelter
provides safe shelter, advocacy, and life skills training to women and their
children affected by domestic violence. Interns are expected to complete a
special project while at Northland Family. Interns may be asked to:
- answer the crisis line
- assist with adult groups
- assist with paperwork
- sort donations
- help to keep the shelter clean and organized
The Children's Shelter
provides:
- shelter and respite care
- family reunification
- case management and life skills training
Interns may be asked to:
- shadow and assist Behavioral Health Workers in
providing direct care to the clients
- facilitate life education groups and
recreational activities
- assist with paperwork
Our Community Education Program
provides interactive presentations and trainings targeting rape prevention to
children, teens and young adults. Interns may be asked to:
- assist with trainings and general office tasks
- plan and organize events
Apply
For more information, visit the organization’s website.