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Volunteer

Ways to Get Involved

Join our team of volunteers who are making a direct impact in the lives of Survivors. Here are some areas we can use your help:

Mentor

Mentors play an important role in a survivor’s life! Spend time with one of our survivors on a regular basis and be a good role model. Mentors meet with their mentee at least once per month and check in via phone, text, or social media at least once per week. A one-year commitment for mentors. is mandatory and mentors must be 21 or older. (Requires DMST 101 and Direct Service training.)

Tutor

A lot of our survivors are in high school and would benefit from some tutoring. Put your math and language skills to good use and tutor a survivor! (Requires DMST 101 and Direct Service training.)

Fundraising & Events

A large portion of our funding comes from private individual donors. We are always looking for volunteers to help us increase awareness about trafficking and raise money to support our services. Fundraising and awareness volunteers do not have to live in the DC area, but must attend training in DC. (Requires DMST 101 training.)

Activity Coordinator

It’s always great to put on an event or set up a field trip for our survivors. Cook a meal, have a game night, watch a movie, do arts & crafts, go to a museum – the possibilities are endless! (Requires DMST 101 and Direct Service training.)

Investigative Research

We do internet research regarding potential victims in the DC area. Research team volunteers do not have to live in the DC area, but must attend training in DC. (Requires DMST 101 and Research training.)

Street Outreach

Our outreach teams look for potential victims in areas where victims are trafficked. Teams go out Friday and Saturday nights, 1:30-7am. (Female only. Requires DMST 101 and Street Outreach training.)

Drivers

Finding independent transportation is hard, and we help to make sure our survivors can get to their appointments, events, music lessons – wherever they need to be – on time. If you have a car, volunteer to help out with driving! (Requires DMST 101 and Direct Service training.)

Grant Writer

We apply for a lot of grants in the course of a year, and we are always looking for help with them. If you have grant writing experience or training, please consider helping us out! Grant writing volunteers do not have to live in the DC area, but must attend training in DC. (Requires DMST 101 training.)

Internships

Courtney’s House is looking for several interns for summer in the following roles:

  • Direct Services
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Communications
  • Operations/Nonprofit
  • Management
  • Executive Assistant

 

See descriptions below for each intern role and application instructions. When applying, please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject of your email.

Hours: 20-40/week

For some intern positions, we will consider extending the length of the internship for up to one year. If interested, please mention this in your cover letter.

Qualifications for all interns:

  • Undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university. (Recent graduates accepted also.)
  • Has strong writing skills, takes initiative, is highly organized and responsible.
  • Has a solid understanding of self-care and healthy boundaries.
  • Has a solid understanding of sex trafficking in the United States.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Google Docs.
  • Has own laptop.
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced work environment and is flexible when priorities change.
  • Can carry at least 25 lbs.
  • Has a passion and drive to help survivors of sex trafficking.
  • Spanish language proficiency a plus.
  • LGBTQQ community members are encouraged to apply.

Direct Services Intern – Must be 21 or Older: Will assist with client-related tasks, including case management, supervision of survivors, facilitation of activities, phone and hotline calls, etc. This position may need to be on call for emergencies. Previous experience with youth, trauma survivors, and/or LGBTQQ youth needed. Must be in a program for Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field. Masters students preferred, last year of bachelor’s acceptable also.

Volunteer Coordination Intern – Will be responsible for coordinating the efforts of our over 100 volunteers, ranging from one-day service projects to weekly mentoring. This intern will be asked to interview potential new volunteers, coordinate training events for new volunteers, maintain the volunteer database, write/update training materials, and work with staff and team leaders to set up events and other efforts. This intern is the main contact for the volunteers, and is expected to respond to volunteer questions quickly, politely, and accurately. Previous experience leading and/or coordinating volunteers is a plus. (This position may be combined with Communications Intern, depending on candidates and availability.)

Communications Intern – This position provides hands on experience working with communications at Courtney’s House. The intern will gain experience developing marketing strategies and outreach campaigns, as well as interacting with the media. Some responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, updating social media, drafting and sending out press releases, corresponding with members of the media, corresponding with volunteers, donors, and survivors, assisting with the quarterly newsletter, maintaining the website, working on fundraising promotions, and assisting with administrative tasks. (This position may be combined with Volunteer Coordination Intern, depending on candidates and availability.)

Operations/Nonprofit Management Intern – Must be 21 or Older: This intern will work closely with the Director of Operations on all areas of nonprofit management, including finance/accounting/budgeting, fundraising, human resources, communications/IT, etc. Intern may be asked to attend high-level meetings, manage other interns, and otherwise assist the Director of Operations. This internship is a great opportunity for students interested in opening or running nonprofits in the future. This is a new intern position, so creativity and flexibility are welcome. Relevant experience preferred.

Executive Assistant Intern: This intern will work closely with Founder/Executive Director Tina Frundt. Tasks will include managing the ED’s calendar, scheduling interviews, events, and speaking engagements for all staff members, assisting with events, communicating with third party organizations, partners, and media, and other tasks as needed. This position will require administrative work and will also offer opportunities to work with the ED and accompany her to events.

To apply for an internship, please fill out this application form, then email your resume to rboyce@courtneyshouse.org and indicate in the subject line which internship you are applying for. Due to the large number of applications, not all applicants will receive a reply. Please, no phone calls.