National Sexual Assault Online Hotline Internship, Summer Internship, Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)- 44024RAINN, Washington DC
DESIRED START DATE: March 20, 2012/APPROXIMATE HOURS PER WEEK 15-40
The National Sexual Assault Online Hotline is the first secure web-based hotline providing live and anonymous support through an interface as intuitive as instant messaging. To learn more about the Online Hotline Internship please visit http://rainn.org/about-rainn/intern-at-rainn/online-hotline.
Duties:
•Be on time for shifts scheduled using the Online Hotline website
•Complete 40 hours of Crisis Intervention Training
•Follow computer safety best practices learned in the online training
•Remain supportive and engaged with visitors
•Provide accurate support using crisis intervention best practices
•Work on research and administrative tasks relative to the Online Hotline
Benefits:
•Develop and enhance crisis intervention skill set
•Learn best practices in the new field of online advocacy and intervention services
•Provide a safe and secure place for victims of sexual assault and abuse
•Flexible hours
Please note: This is an unpaid internship. This is also an ongoing volunteer opportunity and other training dates will be offered in the future, so applicants may begin the application process at any time. To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, three professional references and two writing samples to the attention of Bethany Wichman Buescher, Training and Recruitment Coordinator, at bethanyw@rainn.org
