Internship
Job Description
Semester: CASA of Westmoreland, Inc. accepts internship applications for any semester
Company/Organization Name: _CASA of Westmoreland, Inc._____________________________
Address: _2
North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601_________________________________
Internship Description:
Intern
will assist the program with a variety of activities including, but not limited
to: fundraising organization, data entry, assistance with newsletters and
mailings, and a variety of office tasks.
If interested, the student will also have the opportunity to review
court reports and documents, attend court hearings, observe training for CASA
volunteers, and learn about the management or organization of a small
non-profit agency. CASA of
Westmoreland, Inc. will focus activities for the intern depending on a
student’s particular interests. For
example, CASA has provided students who hold a business focus with more
activities around finance and grant reviewing activities. For students with more of an interest in
psychology, human services, or criminal justice, the program offers activities
geared more toward the review of volunteer court reports, case activities,
hearings, and documents.
Skills Needed/Suggested Academic Majors:
Individuals
with an awareness of the importance of confidentiality, ability to obtain Act
33 and 34 clearances, proficient writing and computer skills, professional
attitude and presentation, and flexibility with working on a variety of
activities.
Brief
Company/Organization Description:
CASA
of Westmoreland, Inc, (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a non-profit
agency in Westmoreland County that provides volunteer advocates to abused or
neglected children. These volunteers
provide an objective and independent voice for the children, and provide
recommendations and information to the court system on behalf of the children.
The advocates work to promote permanency and a safe environment for the
children we serve.
Tentative Start Date: __immediately_____
Hours per week requested: __20-30,
flexible_
Contact: Mandy Zalich____________ Title: Executive
Director________________
Phone: 724-850-6874_____________ Fax: _724-850-6875___________________
Web Address : _www.westmorelandcasa.org E-mail: casazali@co.westmoreland.pa.us__
Application
Procedures: __X__ Resume
_X___ Cover Letter
_X__ Applicants
should forward resume to the above referenced company/organization.
