Volunteer/Internship

Volunteer Opportunities

Child Advocacy accepts interns pursuing undergraduate degrees in child development, criminal justice, education, family studies, social work, and other human service related fields. Interns can expect a well-rounded experience working within all of our main programs: Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention, Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention, Children’s Advocacy Center, and Court Appointed Special Advocates. More information about our programming can be found here.

BSW interns work primarily with our Children’s Advocacy Center. Please review the BSW Job Description here.

We have great internship opportunities and a wonderful staff to work with you! Contact us today for more information, or complete the form below.

Please accept the following to indicate you understand:

Once I receive your application; I will contact you to set up an interview. During the interview we will discuss the various opportunities here at Child Advocacy and try to utilize your talents in the best way.

Child Advocacy requires a Central Registry background check, criminal background check, and a State/National sex offender check before completing any time with the agency.

Each volunteer must commit to keeping information confidential. A signed Agreement of Confidentiality must be signed and maintained on file.

I am 18 years or older

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Address

Home Phone

Best Time to Call

Work Phone

Ok to Call at Work?

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In the event of an emergency during my volunteer work hours, notify:

Educational Background

Employment Experience

Have you worked or lived in a state other than Michigan in the past 5 years?

Yes No

Have you ever served in the military? If so, which branch?

Volunteer Experience

Why do you want to volunteer?

What experience or knowledge of children and families do you have that may assist you in determining what may be in a child’s best interests (i.e. parenting experience, child care experience, related education or work)?

Do you have a car available to you for this work?

Yes No

Do you have liability coverage for the use of this car?

Yes No

If you are volunteering as part of a group, please indicate:

How many total hours a week are you available?

Monday Availability Hours

Tuesday Availability Hours

Wednesday Availability Hours

Thursday Availability Hours

Friday Availability Hours

Saturday Availability Hours

Sunday Availability Hours

Please list any other information that you feel would be helpful in assessing your application:

Are you able to complete a Criminal Record History form?

I give my permission to Child Advocacy of Gratiot County to conduct a national criminal record check.

Have you ever experienced / received treatment for drug, alcohol, or mental health problems?

Please list three (3) personal references, other than relatives, that can attest to your character skills and dependability. One reference should be a co-worker, if employed. (Other examples: minister, teacher, therapist, etc.) References will be contacted.