The Washington Literacy Council (WLC) is seeking enthusiastic interns to work directly under a Masters level social worker to develop and implement a Life Skills and Workplace Success Program among adult reading students. The mission of the WLC is to raise the literacy level of adults in the nation’s capital. This unpaid internship will include workplace development training and an opportunity to provide direct service through case management activities. Tutoring/teaching a class is also an optional activity based on your interest. This is a great position to explore the field of social work and the nonprofit world. Hours are flexible depending on your course of study.
Internship requirements:
1) Undergraduate student with an interest in social work
2) A desire to work with low literate adults in a small nonprofit and learn basic case management skills
3) Reliable, flexible, and professional
4) Ability to multi-task and take initiative
5) At least able to work 2 full days a week
Unfortunately, this is an unpaid internship, and we do not have the funds for housing. We do offer a transportation stipend to cover the cost of taking the metro to and from the office. If this internship is not required for school, we can create a contract based on your learning needs and goals. Please view our website at http://www.washingtonliteracycouncil.org to learn more about our organization.
If this internship matches your career interests and learning goals, please apply by sending a daytime number and your learning goals to Christina Keen at christina.keen@washlit.org.
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