Internships at Laurel House
Interns play a crucial role in the success of our lifesaving programs and services. Over the years, we’ve had students from Cabrini, Gwynedd Mercy University, Penn State Abington, LaSalle, and other local institutions. Our interns receive training in JUSTICE, AUTONOMY, RESTORATION, and SAFETY (JARS), becoming credentialed domestic violence advocates.
Laurel House offers internship opportunities to college students in the following departments:
Counseling: Laurel House provides Clinical Counseling Practicum and Internship opportunities for master’s-level students in counseling and social work. The Counseling Program at Laurel House provides trauma-informed counseling and support services to survivors of domestic violence in both residential and community settings. The role of a student intern includes: crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, advocacy, and participation in program development. Interns will gain hands-on experience in providing direct services while working under the supervision of a licensed clinician.
If you are interested in applying, please email your resume to Emily McCoy at emccoy@laurel-house.org. Click the button below for a current Counseling Department Internship description!
Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART): The DART Program is a dynamic learning environment, and we invite students to join us, offering an opportunity to gain real-world experience in their field of study. Additionally, we’re proud to offer job opportunities to former interns who have demonstrated excellence in the program, as positions arise. Interns gain valuable hands-on experience, including answering hotline calls, attending civil and criminal court proceedings, connecting survivors to resources, and participating in Laurel House special events and training sessions.
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume (subject line Attn: DART Intern) to Stephanie Glover at sglover@laurel-house.org and Cortney Marengo at cmarengo@laurel-house.org. Click the button below for a current D.A.R.T. Internship description!
Community Prevention Education: Laurel House Community Educators provide free, interactive classroom lessons, professional development, and other speaking engagements. This position helps raise community awareness about domestic violence, adolescent relationship abuse and other domestic violence related topics by providing age-appropriate information to schools, colleges, businesses, faith-based communities, youth groups, and other community groups.
If you are interested in applying, click the button below for a current Community Prevention Education Internship description!
Medical Advocacy: The Medical Advocacy Program focuses on medical facilities and providers, including students in the allied health professions, licensed medical professionals, substance abuse programs/facilities, and behavioral health facilities. Under the Medical Advocacy Program, the intern will be responsible for assisting the MAP Coordinator with connections and training with medical facilities and health care providers throughout Montgomery County related to domestic violence, intimate partner violence, elder abuse, traumatic brain injury, safe documentation, and safe referrals.
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume (subject line Attn: MAP Intern) to Stephanie Glover at sglover@laurel-house.org and Cortney Marengo at cmarengo@laurel-house.org. Click the button below for a current Medical Advocacy Program Internship description!
Shelter: Fleeing an abusive partner can be one of the most dangerous times for a victim of domestic abuse. Many victims lack the financial resources or support systems to survive without their abuser. Recognizing this impediment, Laurel House offers emergency shelter services. Each year, there are 150-200 victims and their children that come through our shelter. Interns gain hands-on experience, including shelter intake, case management, advocacy, and more.
If you are interested in learning more, contact amojica@laurel-house.org.
Laurel House will not discriminate against an intern because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, political belief or non-job related factors in hiring, promoting, demoting, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all staff and interns based on qualifications and job requirements.