Program Sites
County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency - Homeless Persons Health Project
701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, 95060
Specific Activities for CHHS Students focus on working with the Benefit Advocacy Program. The Benefit Advocacy Program is seeking interns to assist the benefits coordinator to help clients with the SSI application process. This would involve interviewing clients, assisting with collection of medical records and agency...
County of Santa Cruz Human Services Smart Path to Housing and Health
1000 Emeline Ave, Santa Cruz, 95060
The County Human Services Department (HSD) oversees a broad array of services, programs, and entitlement payments designed to protect the vulnerable, promote self-sufficiency, alleviate poverty and improve the quality of life for residents of Santa Cruz County. HSD has a long history of...
County of Santa Cruz Public Authority Adult & Longterm Care
18 W. Beach St., Watsonville, 95076
The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority was established by state law and local ordinance in 2001 by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors. The IHSS Public Authority is responsible for specific tasks to help eligible recipients and care providers of In-Home Supportive Services in our county.
What...
Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA) Santa Cruz
813 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, 95076
CASA volunteer Advocates are everyday people, trained by CASA and then appointed by judges to advocate for the safety of children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect.
CASA volunteers devote 2-4 hours a week getting to know the child and gathering information from everyone...
CSUMB Helen Rucker Center for Black Excellence
100 Campus Center Dr., Seaside, 93955
General Description of what students will be doing at this Site: Student will work on campus-wide initiatives and projects that support diverse students who are associated with the Helen Rucker Center for Black Excellence.
Key Responsibilities: Key responsibilities associated with the...
CSUMB's Care and Basic Needs
100 Campus Center- CSUMB, Seaside, 93955
General Description of what students will be doing at this Site:
The Student Intern will play a vital role in supporting Care and Basic Needs' programs, ensuring that students have access to essential resources such as food, hygiene products, and financial assistance. Interns will assist with food...
Davenport Resource Center- Community Action Board
150 Church St., Davenport, 95017
Located ten miles north of Santa Cruz, the Davenport Resource Service Center (DRSC), provides services to support the culturally diverse and low-income population in the rural north coast. Emergency and prevention services we provide include food programs, youth services, senior services, immigration services, and much more...
Department of Rehabilitation
8060 Santa Teresa Blvd., Suite 200, Gilroy, 95020
General Description of what students will be doing at this Site:
Interns will have the opportunity to learn about the philosophy of the DOR and how it provides services to help individuals living with disabilities prepare for employment. On site activities will include performing office functions for some staff,...
Early Learning Program- MCOE
901 Blanco Circle, Salinas, 93901
The MCOE Early Learning program promotes the school readiness of toddlers and preschool-aged children from low-income families. Our program also engages parents or other key family members in positive relationships, with a focus on family wellbeing. Parents can also participate in leadership roles,...
Ecology Action
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Health and Safety - By joining the Ecology Action team, you might find yourself providing safe biking and walking lessons to elementary students, engaging farmers market attendees regarding the benefits of electric vehicles, assisting at a free bike repair event, installing drought-tolerant landscapes, or even painting...
Empowered Aging- Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County
1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, 95062
Key Responsibilities: Our Empowered Aging Division is seeking interns to work with our 6 programs that are targeted at seniors with the goal of empowering seniors to get involved with their community and their health so that they can age in place and retain independence and dignity. Seniors are the fastest...
Enhanced Care Management Program- County of Santa Cruz Health Services
1080 Emeline St., Santa Cruz, 95060
General Description of what students will be doing at this Site: Provide support to the administrative and direct service team of the Enhanced Care...
Everyone's Harvest
31 Upper Ragsdale Dr., Monterey, 93940
As the Community Food Program Intern, you will be working closely with farmers, chefs, and community members at our farmers’ markets, particularly in support of the Fresh Rx produce prescription program, Edible Education nutrition education, and researching the development of a Food Navigator program at our farmers' markets...
Family & Children Services- Monterey County DSS
1000 S. Main Street, Salinas, 93901
The Family and Children Services branch officers child protective services, foster care services, and adoption services to children and youth in Monterey County. The mission of FCS is to prevent the occurrence of child abuse and neglect. Service goals strive to keep children and youth safe and within the protection of a...
Family Place Coordinator- Greenfield Branch Library
315 El Camino Real, Greenfield, 93927
The Family Place Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating a family storytime and playtime in conjunction with local social service and/or health agencies. The focus of the program is to create a space of fun learning for babies, toddlers, and their parents while availing them of local resources that they may need....
Family Resource Centers - Salinas City Elementary School District
110 South Wood Street, Salinas, 93905
The Salinas City Elementary School District is proud to offer four Family Resource Centers located at Sherwood, Kammann, University Park, and Loma Vista Schools. Our team is dedicated to supporting families by providing valuable resources to ensure children are happy, healthy, and set up for success in school and beyond....
Family Supportive Services- Catholic Charities
922 Hilby Ave Suite C, Seaside, 93955
Enrollment of CalFresh, nutrition education, medical, utility assistance, and Information and referrals at the Watsonville Office: 656 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076.
CHHS students will work with Family Supportive Services staff at the Diocese of Monterey to provide direct support services for families through...
Farm Discovery at Live Earth
172 Litchfield Ln., Watsonville, 95076
Position Description
The Education Associate will co-lead the food, farming and nature education programming and support all education programs. This includes the associated outreach through promotional activities and materials.
Farming: components include co-managing the up to 1-acre Discovery Garden, Education...
Forest Hill Manor
551 Gibson Avenue, Pacific Grove, 93950
General Description of what students will be doing at this Site: Students will assist with mood assessment cognitive assessment's, assist with activities, be part of the interdisciplinary team, students will also gather background information on residents.
Key Responsibilities: be...
Friday Night Live & Substance Use Disorder Prevention- Santa Cruz County Health Services
1400 Emeline Ave, Building K, Santa Cruz, 95060
SUD has two types of learning opportunities:
1) Friday Night Live- Student Workers help plan, prepare and implement projects that increase the health, safety and wellbeing of our community. Actions focus on limiting youth access to substances, community education and engagement, and development and implementation of...
Friends Outside
1740 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95073
The bilingual Intern will be providing case management to individuals currently on probation or parole in Santa Cruz south county (Watsonville). Case management addresses all social service needs and personal growth that will support the individual transition from incarceration to community. CBT group facilitation in...
Gateway Center of Monterey County
850 Congress Avenue, Pacific Grove, 93950
Gateway is a residential facility providing long-term care, assisted living and day program services for adults with developmental disabilities (both living at the center and also from the community.)
There are a variety of positions for students in Human Resource, Direct Care Staff, Administrative taks.
CHHS...
Gathering for Women - Monterey
147 El Dorado Street, Monterey, 93940
General Description of what students will be doing at this Site: Students will work with staff and guests in a supportive role for many of the services we provide at our Center.
Key Responsibilities: We are looking for students who would be comfortable greeting and interacting with...
GI Josie
22400 Indian Springs Rd., Salinas, 93908
General Description of what students will be doing at this Site:
Interested interns will be working with the CEO/COO to investigate appropriate program grants, in addition to writing said grants, if they are qualified.
Interested interns will work with the CEO/COO to create outreach plans to...
Goodwill Central Coast
1566 Moffett Street, Salinas, 93905
Goodwill's internship is ideal for those interested in non-profit management or for those pursuing a career in social service. A wide range of duties are available to CHHS interns depending on their interests. Duties and projects include helping individuals with barriers to employment, budgeting and familiarization with...