Internships

Applications & resumes must be submitted to Volunteer Services by e-mail at sslackey@ccano.org.

Available Internships

Adult Education

Locations:

Central City	St. John Community Center (4 blocks from streetcar)	1920 Clio Street NOLA
Carrolton	Incarnate Word Center (6 blocks from streetcar)	8326 Apricot Street NOLA
East Jefferson/Kenner	St. Lawrence the Martyr Church	2505 Maine Avenue Kenner, LA

Computer Lab Supervisor and Tutor Intern: Provide support to clients with little/no computer literacy skills through an online training program – Learner Web. Strong computer skills required, specifically internet tasks – email, search engines, social media. Must have confidence and ability to enforce rules and patience when working with adult learners.

The ability to speak Spanish is required for Metairie site.

Adult Education Intern ~Incarnate Word Center: Classroom Assistant in GED program. Intern will serve as aide to teachers, helping teachers facilitate reading, language, and/or math lessons for adult learners. Will help with classroom organization as needed. Opportunity to acquire teaching experience. Must be interested in adult education and be sensitive to learning style differences.

Refugee Services

Location: Eastbank – St. Lawrence the Martyr, 2505 Maine Avenue, Kenner, LA

Cultural Orientation sessions: Assist newly arrived refugee families get to know the United States culture. Work with CCANO staff to use and further develop a viable and comprehensive orientation program that will cover most aspects of refugee needs. Assigned to a refugee family (if available) and provide at least 2 hours of mentorship a week so the refugees will develop their social and support network.

Tutoring / Mentoring families/Individuals: Many new arrivals do not speak the language and will need additional English assistance to supplement ESL classes. Clients that speak Arabic or Burmese might need extra help in learning the English alphabet, in order to pass GED or gain employment.

Housing/Employment research: Assist the Caseworkers at Catholic Charities to find housing and employment that can receive the refugees and provide them with sustaining work. Collaborate with the Job Development program at the Hispanic Apostolate Center, and Community Services Center to grow the database.

Special Projects With Clients – Community Garden: Develop a community garden that can provide self-sustaining vegetables for clients and the community. Space will be created with the help of clients and community members, as well as available staff members. Search for grants that would support this initiative to further the community growth and beauty on the CCANO grounds. Can also maintain the garden and train others to, once they are experienced.

Café Hope

Location: Westbank – Hope Haven Campus, 1101 Barataria Boulevard, Marrero, LA

Program Support Intern: Offer support and to help as program develops.

Communications/Marketing Intern: Help to increase Café Hope’s presence by utilizing online marketing and communication. Knowledge of social networking is a plus.

Life Skills and Mentoring Program Intern: Help build and implement the Life Skills Program and the Mentoring Program. Intern will learn about the inner functions of non-profits, as well as about group processes and how they can be applied to helping at-risk youth. Interns will assist with event planning, fundraising, and grant research. Outreach to community members in the form of surveying or focus groups also possible.

St. John the Baptist Community Center

Location: Central City, 1920 Clio Street, NOLA

Front Desk Assistant: Assist with Community Center activities – meet and greet clients, assist with food bank. Answer telephone and give referrals to clients.

ACCESS Pregnancy & Referral

Location: Eastbank – Metairie Office, 1510 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA

Client Advocate Intern: Work directly with clients, providing education relating to pregnancy, abortion alternatives, and community resources. Minimum 40 hours of training required. Must be comfortable with pro-life and Catholic values; strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; knowledge of Spanish a plus. Minimum commitment of 2 days per week.

PACE Center

Location: Bywater – 4201 North Rampart Street, NOLA

Clinical Quality Improvement Intern: Will develop an understanding of population based approaches to healthcare, learn how to interpret quality data, manage an electronic health record, and develop quality improvement programs in a setting that provides wrap-around services for the elderly. May work (6) six hours per week and will work directly with PACE Medical Director and Quality Coordinator. Familiarity with Excel or other spreadsheet programs a plus. This internship is best suited for those interested in a future career in healthcare.

Intern Healthcare Operations: Will develop an understanding of population based approaches to healthcare, learn how to manage healthcare operations, manage an electronic health record, and develop clinical operations improvement programs in a setting that provides wrap-around services for the elderly. May work (6) six hours per week and will work directly with Director of Clinical Services. Familiarity with Excel, Access and Word a plus. This internship is best suited for those interested in a future career in healthcare.

Intern: Will develop an understanding of the Program of all Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a setting that provides wrap-around services for the elderly. Will participate in a variety of fun, learning activities with seniors and assist with daily activities. They will provide assistance one-on-one and in group activities and projects. May work (6) six hours per week and will work directly with the Recreation Therapist. Experience with seniors helpful but not required. Good communications skills, ability to follow policies & procedures, patience and friendly disposition

Intern Recreational Activities: Under the clinical supervision of the Recreation Therapist, learn and assist with the development and implementation of specific activities for PACE participants. Must have desire to learn and work with the frail elderly population in a Day Center setting. Must have an interest in arts, music and crafts geared towards the frail elder.

Isaiah 43 Parenting and Mentoring Ministry

Location: Westbank – Hope Haven Campus, 1101 Barataria Boulevard, Marrero, LA

Mentoring Program Intern: Assist with outreach in the community to develop partnerships with potential referral sources or host sites for the mentoring program. Follow-up with parents, youth, mentors, and other volunteers. Assist with training mentors and preparing for workshops. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills needed.

Parenting Program Intern: Assist with outreach in the community to develop partnerships with potential referral sources or host sites for parenting workshops. Follow-up with parents, facilitators, and other volunteers. Assist with training, conducting workshops and developing fact sheets and other materials for parents. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills needed.

General Program Support Intern: Assist with advisory board development, convening a gathering of parenting and mentoring service providers, and developing marketing and promotion materials.

Project SAVE (Stopping Abuse through Victim Empowerment)

Law Student Interns: Current law students needed to assist lawyers in legal proceedings. College Junior/Senior internship positions are also available: Students must be mature and committed in their interest in domestic violence.

Volunteer Services · (504) 310-6960 · sslackey@ccano.org