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INTERNS/VOLUNTEERS

Why Intern or Volunteer with Us?
Evergreen Youth & Family Services offers hands-on experience working with youth, young adults, and families facing challenges such as homelessness, trauma, abuse, and neglect. This is a great opportunity to develop real-world skills, gain insight into social services, and make a meaningful impact.
 

Supervision & Support

  • All interns and volunteers are assigned supervisors based on their role and location.

  • Social work and psychology interns are supervised by qualified professionals in their field.

  • Volunteers work with designated staff members, such as the Volunteer Coordinator or Program Director.

  • All supervision is documented in accordance with state licensing requirements.


What You’ll Gain & Do

  1. Learn About Evergreen & Our Work

    • Get familiar with our mission, programs, and policies.

    • Attend team meetings and all-agency meetings.

    • Meet weekly with your supervisor—come prepared with questions!

    • Shadow staff and learn from different roles within the organization.

  2. Experience Different Aspects of Nonprofit Work

    • Learn about crisis intervention, youth housing, prevention services, and child protection.

    • Participate in client intakes and individual care plans.

  3. Make Professional Connections

    • Attend local networking and resource meetings.

    • Learn about interagency services like street outreach, suicide prevention, and mental health counseling.

    • Get familiar with our referral networks and partner organizations.

  4. Engage in Activities with Youth

    • Help plan and lead recreational and life skills activities.

    • Teach creative coping strategies and build relationships with youth.

    • Facilitate structured activities that encourage learning and engagement.

  5. Build Practical Skills

    • Improve public speaking, crisis intervention, and behavior management skills.

    • Learn about mental health, trauma-informed care, mandated reporting, and professional boundaries.

    • Gain experience in case management, psychological theories, and assessments.

    • Conduct group sessions on topics relevant to youth.

  6. Develop Personal & Professional Growth

    • Identify strengths and areas for growth through reflection and feedback.

    • Be proactive, listen to supervisors, and take initiative.

    • Complete a strengths inventory and a Myers-Briggs assessment.


Who We’re Looking For

  • Experience or strong interest in working with youth and families.

  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

  • Understanding or willingness to learn harm reduction, stages of change, and motivational interviewing.

  • Must pass background checks and follow Evergreen’s policies.


Locations Evergreen Youth & Family Services operates in two locations:

  • Evergreen Youth Drop-in Services: 610 Patriot Dr. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

  • Evergreen Youth Crisis Shelter: 622 Mississippi Ave., Bemidji, MN 56601


How to Apply - 2 ways to apply (please pick one)

1. Email a letter detailing your interest, internship/volunteer requirements, and contact information to:

HR Director
Email: hr@evergreenyfs.org
Phone: (218) 441-4558

2. Complete the On-line application:

 

Internship vs Volunteer Requirements
 

  • Volunteers (Less than 80 hours)

    • Background check completed through free online resources.

    • Sign key policies.

    • Cannot have a caseload or be alone with clients.

    • No agency email or vehicle use.

  • Interns (Typically 300-400 hours)

    • Full background check through MDH.

    • Sign key policies.

    • Can work independently with clients and have a caseload.

    • May receive an agency email and vehicle use approval (if eligible).

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