Internships at Youth & Family Services
Youth & Family Services offers unpaid internship opportunities to the best and the brightest individuals. We have created an environment of stimulating cultural openness, integrity and creativity. Our employees enjoy an environment that supports work life balance through benefits and programs.
Opportunity for Growth
Interns participate as members in a variety of areas that complement their college curriculum with relevant hands-on experience. In addition to the valuable experience of working side-by-side with some of the most talented people in human services, the networking and mentoring provide an excellent environment for academic and career growth.
You will gain valuable life experience working in a YFS internship position. We will also help you with your school paperwork, evaluate your performance, and assign grades as needed by your sponsoring school or educational institution.You can make an impact on the community and partner with YFS in our mission.
Internship Position Requirements
To be eligible for an internship with YFS, students must have completed their sophomore year at an accredited technical, college or university and must have plans on returning to school the following term or graduating.
Internship Projects
Youth & Family Services provides a variety of services to the community. As an intern you will be able to become a team member on one the following projects:
- Girls Incorporated
- Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
- Homework Help and Tutoring
- Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention
- Sports Program
- Excursions and Recreation
- Community Service Program
- Music and Drama
- Computer Fun
- Health Connections
- Operation SMART (Science, Mathematics, and Related Technology)
- Training for Elementary School Teachers
- Hands-on Experience in Science, Math and Related Technology
- Equity in the Classroom for All Students
- YFS Child Care and Family Child Care Nutritional Program
- Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention
- Excursions and Recreation
- Healthy Meals and Snacks
- Record-keeping Skills
- Child Care Training
- YFS Rapid City & Rural Prenatal to 5 Head Start
- Literacy
- Social Skills
- Parenting
- Family Goal-Setting
- YFS Western Prevention Resource Center
- Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention
- Violence Prevention
- Resources for Schools and Parents
- Training for Students
- YFS Counseling Center
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Victims of Crime Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Boy’s Health Advocacy
- YFS Administration
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Public Relations/Development
- Administration
- YFS Male Health Project
- YFS Nutrition Program
Applying for an Internship Opportunity
Please print and fill out this questionnaire and submit your resume with references.
