Local Internships

Boone, NC
(828) 262-6639
An off-campus, community training clinic that provides assessment and therapy services to youth and adults. Interns assist with various aspects of Clinic operations, such as administering phone screenings to potential clients, attending weekly staff meetings and case discussions, conducting literature reviews on clinical questions, etc. More information about the internship and the application can be found at our website: https://psychclinic.appstate.edu/student-opportunities
Boone, NC
On-campus student-centered career guidanceGet trained and learn how to deliver one-on-one paraprofessional career guidance and explorationHelp students understand self-assessment inventories and conduct career research
Boone, NC
(828) 264-1532
Opposing Abuse with Service, Information, and Shelter: Community resource for ending violence and abuseLearn skills to take calls on a 24/7 Crisis Hotline – supportive listening and safety planningRefer callers to community resourcesVolunteer in the office and help with donations, phone calls, mail delivery, and data entry
Banner Elk, NC
(828) 898-5465
Local residential treatment facility that provides care for children and adolescentsClerical supportTutoring at a charter schoolMentoring a childCooking mealshelping facilitate psychoeducational groupslocated in Banner Elk, NC (about 30 min from Boone)
Boone, NC
(828) 264-5174
Community organization for local youthMentoringPreventionAfter-school programBoard member
Crossnore, NC
(828) 733-4305
School that provides residential education for impoverished children in needVolunteer in these areas:Education (tutor)Sales Store (greeter)Maintenance (daily maintenance work)Dining Hall (prepare/serve meals)Office (clean/file paperwork)Child Development Center (after school activities, help serve meals)Cottages (child mentor)Weaving room (help with weaving)Public Relations (mailings and special events)
Jefferson, NC
(828) 982-4588
Help provide support for children and families in Ashe CountyRead with a childGuest speaker for a workshopClerical assistantTutor parents of young childrenBecome a Big Brother or SisterAnd many more! https://ashechildren.org/get-involved/
Boone, NC
Non-profit organization that provides Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, and Community KitchensPrepare and cook mealsSmall group projectsGardening/maintenance/repairsOffice assistant
Charlotte, NC
Provides treatment for children with serious emotional and behavioral problems. Volunteer as:MentorTutorLunch/Dinner BuddyRecreation VolunteerIntern http://www.alexanderyouthnetwork.org/our-team/careers-internships/
Provides effective programs and services for troubled teensIn-home treatmentResidential treatmentTransitional LivingMentoring
Boomer, NC
Be a positive, supportive role model for troubled youthGuide behavior and influence activities to enhance confidence and self-esteem
Linville, NC
Inpatient hospital facility with several specialized unitsThe Kate B. Reynolds Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit provides acute stabilization for:AnxietyDepressionThought disordersWork with a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and CNAs