Community Engagement InternAt — Hope Community Services

Hope Community Services is a non-profit organization focused on offering services to fellow Vietnamese-Americans. Our goal is to strengthen our people and build a stronger community.

Hope Community Services has evolved over the decades to better support the growing number of Vietnamese migrating to Orange County. We continue to assist first-generation Vietnamese immigrants, who speak little to no English and face integrating challenges. We strive to preserve the Vietnamese heritage and culture for the younger generations. We provide all generations with the guidance and support needed to succeed.

Tasks:

Under our Seniors Program, the intern will be assisting Community Seniors with mental health. 

Facilitate mock interviews for U.S citizenship students.

Facilitate mental health workshops.

Training:

Shadowing current employees in the first few weeks.
Operating with supervision during community workshops.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end the academic internship, the student will be able to facilitate small workshops that promote mental health. He/She will also learn how to work in the community dynamic. He/She will understand how social support and community programs contributes to the mental well-being of the community members.