Internship Opportunities
Advice & Aid Pregnancy Center
11031 W. 75th Terr., Shawnee, KS 66214
Contact: Brenda Estell; 913-962-0200
Description: Pregnancy resource center; limited medical facility with sonogram, testing, peer counseling, and support groups. Requirements: Interns must be 21 years of age or older. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation background check is required for positions involving client contact.
Focus: Pregnancy and Adoption.
Alliance on Aging
6025 Martway, Suite 112, Mission, KS 66202
Contact: Connie Grisham; 816-627-6347
Description: Home visits to seniors.
Focus: Adult Development and Treatment, Aging Adults.
Artists Helping the Homeless
3238 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, MO 64109
Contact: Kar Woo; 913-526-1826; katoart@aol.com
Description: Work with area shelters and hospitals to provide shelter for the homeless.
Requirements: Would prefer interns to be in the field of psychology, sociology, counseling, and/or nursing. Each intern will be assigned to a direct supervisor. Work as many hours per week as you can.
Focus: Social Services, Housing, Humanitarian Aid.
Catholic Charities
2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102
Contact: Kasie Garlington; 913-621-1504, ext. 1102; kgarlington@catholiccharitiesks.org
Description: Various placement sites and functions are available. Please contact www.catholiccharities.org for more information on opportunities.
Focus: Social Service.
Colonial Presbyterian Preschool
9500 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114
Contact: Tracy Atzeni; 816-501-3053
Description: Childcare and development for ages 2 – 5. Part-time preschool, assisting lead teachers.
Requirements: Applicant will be subjected to background check and must have taken CPR.
Focus: Child Development and Treatment.
Community Living Opportunities (CLO)
11627 W. 79th, Lenexa, KS 66214
Contact: Adriane Murray; 913-341-9316, ext. 212; adrianemarray@clocan.org
Description: Developmental and physical disabilities and impairments.
Requirements: Background check on day 21; driver’s license.
Focus: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.
CommunityWorks, Inc.
7819 Conser Pl., Overland Park, KS 66204
Contact: Linda Brown; 913-789-9900, ext. 104
Description: Traumatic brain injuries and physically disabled, ages 16 to 65 years.
Requirements: Occupational therapists, physical therapists, and sociology students.
Focus: Social Services and Independent Living.
Cornerstones of Care
4901 Main St., Suite 450, Kansas City, MO 64112
Contact: Tom McNamara; 816-508-1704
Description: Provides a full range of therapeutic treatment services to children and families in Kansas and Missouri. Includes case management, in-home, residential care, hospitalization, and transitional living support.
Requirements: Background check. Other requirements may vary according to placement site.
Focus: Medical and In/Outpatient Services, Children and Families.
Crittenton Behavioral Health
10918 Elm Ave., Kansas City, MO 64134
Contact: Victoria Bennett; 816-765-6600
Description: Psychiatric behavioral healthcare for children and adolescents. Provides acute psychiatric care and residential care/inpatient treatment.
Requirements: Fingerprinting, proof of physical exam in the past 12 months, application and paperwork, TB test in last year.
Focus: Medical and In/Outpatient Services , Children and Adolescents.
Greater Kansas City Housing Information Center
3200 Wayne, Kansas City, MO 64109
Contact: Pat Gilmore Wilken; 816-931-0443
Description: Advocate for/assist with housing, etc.
Focus: Social Service.
Head Start Olathe
1700 W. Sheridan, Olathe, KS 66061
Contact: Fran O’Brien; 913-780-7410; fobrienhlc@olatheschools.org
Description: Federally funded preschool for eligible children and families. Involves classroom education, nutrition, mental health, social services, family advocacy and education, in-home visits, and parent involvement coordination.
Requirements: Background check. Orientation and training. Minimum commitment of 20 hours; maximum commitment of130 hour. TB skin test.
Focus: Child Development and Treatment.
Heart to Heart International
401 S. Clairborne, Suite 302, Olathe, KS 66062
Contact: Jen Mellard; 913-764-5200; jen.mellard@hearttoheart.org
Description: We are a global humanitarian organization that specializes in connecting you to a world in need. Internships include but are not limited to researching possible programs or programs already in place, and some clerical duties. Opportunities vary depending on programs and needs being met in communities, whether domestically or internationally.
Focus: Humanitarian Aid.
Heartland Learning Center (Olathe Public Schools)
1700 W. Sheridan, Olathe, KS 66061
http://schools.olatheschools.com/heartland/
Contact: Carol Affholder; 913-780-7410; caffholderhlc@olatheschools.com
Requirements: Serves children with learning disabilities.
Focus: Child Development and Treatment.
Helpers, Inc.
15540 S. Pflumm Rd., Olathe, KS. 66062
Contact: Jamie Rogers; jamie@helpersinc.org
Description: FALL OPENINGS AVAILABLE. We work with families in the Johnson County area with special needs children and assist them in finding people to work with their child, both in their home and in their community. Our mission is to match the family with a helper who can work one-on-one with their child, meet their individual needs, and truly make a difference in their lives. The intern is brought on as a helper and works in the home with the special needs child. Most of our families are very involved in the special needs community and are well informed of events, meetings, and activities for families with special needs children. Interns are welcome to participate in any and all of these activities.
Requirements: This site regularly places MNU interns in PAID positions, although placement and availability may vary. Please contact site for information or interviews. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older and have a car and insurance. Applicants must fill out an application, waiver, and be interviewed. We run several background checks on each employee, but these are free unless the helper quits within 30 days of the start date.
Focus: Family Services, Child Development, and Treatment.
Holy Trinity Early Education Center
9201 Summit Street, Lenexa, KS 66215
Contact: Mary Kay Scanlon or Cindy Blake; 913-492-7380
Description: Holy Trinity Early Education Center in Lenexa is accepting applications in several of our programs. Our needs include lead and part-time staff to work afternoons 2-5 days per week. Part-time: Monday and Friday staff from 9:30 - 5:30. A full-time float staff member will work four ten-hour shifts per week. Every five weeks this staff member will have a four-day weekend. We recently moved into a beautiful new building that includes direct access to the playground from all classrooms, a large indoor play space, and virtually all-new furnishings. For information and immediate consideration, please contact Mary Kay Scanlon or Cindy Blake at 913-492-7380.
Requirements: Two-hour class on Virtus.
Focus: Child Development and Treatment.
Johnson County Area Agency on Aging
11811 S. Sunset, Suite 1300, Olathe, KS 66061
Contact: Kim Windsor; 913-715-8878
Description: Advocate for and assist older adults (60+ yrs.).
Focus: Adult Development and Treatment, Aging Adults.
Johnson County Juvenile Detention Center
915 W Spruce St., Olathe, KS 66061
Contact: Brandy Hodge; 913-715-7215
Description: Needs include facilitating life skill classes, field services, probation officer/house arrest officer assistants, program assistants, and education assistants. Unpaid internship. Interns will have the opportunity to shadow a correctional officer.
Requirements: Training required. Background check is required three weeks before training. Must be over 21.
Focus: Corrections, Adolescents.
Johnson County Mental Health Community Support Services
6440 Nieman Rd., Shawnee, KS 66203
Contact: Tim Deseese; 913-962-9955 or Guy Berley; 913-962-4112
Description: Provide case management to adults who are seriously and persistently mentally ill. Unpaid internship.
Requirements: Background check.
Focus: Adult Development and Treatment, Mental Health.
Johnson County Mental Health Outpatient Services
6000 Lamar, Mission, KS 66062
Contact: Ron McNish; 913-782-2100
Description: Provide care for mentally ill adults in outpatient services.
Requirements: One student accepted annually from all local schools combined.
Focus: Adult Development and Treatment, Mental Health, Outpatient.
Johnson County Victims Assistance
Johnson County Court House - 100 N. Kansas, Olathe, KS 66061
Contact: Deborah Floyd; 913-715-3029
Requirements: Support the victims of crime through the criminal justice system.
Description: Must be 18. Must commit to six months of service to volunteer. Applicants with a criminal record will not be approved.
Focus: Social Service, Advocacy.
Kansas City Urban Youth Center (KCUYC)
2740 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64019
Contact: Liz McClure; 913-271-3815
Description: Focuses include literacy, tutoring, and mentoring of Kansas City youths, as well as public relations for the organization (i.e. mailings, student sponsorship, community relations). Non-profit management development, health program development.
Requirements: Volunteer-based internships. Must be at least 16. Missouri background check required. Orientation is required and provided.
Focus: Adolescent Development and Child Development.
Kaw Valley Behavioral Health Care
21350 W. 153rd, Olathe, KS 66061
Contact: Brenda Cripps; 913-322-4900, ext. 3605
Requirements: Must be 21. Drug screening and background check.
Focus: Medical and In/Outpatient Services, Children, Adolescents, Foster/Adoption.
Keeler Women's Center
2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102
Contact: Sister Carol Ann Petersen; 913-906-8990
Description: Keeler Women’s Center is a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica. Our mission is to empower women in the urban core of Kansas City through education, advocacy, as well as personal and spiritual development. Programs are holistic, offering classes in basic literacy, nutrition, parenting, simple home repairs, financial literacy, etc. Support groups are offered for domestic violence, addictions, sexual assault, and other various issues.
Requirements: Contact Sister Carol Ann Petersen details.
Lake Mary Center (Olathe & Paola locations)
15145 S. Keeler, Olathe, KS 66062
Contact: Jennifer Tewes; 913-768-6831
Description: Mental retardation and disabilities. Locations in Olathe and Paola.
Requirements: Candidates must have a good driving record.
Focus: Adult Development and Treatment, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health.
Lakeview Child Development Center
9100 Park St., Lenexa, KS 66215
Contact: Jane; 913-888-1900
Focus: Child Development and Treatment.
Leavenworth Federal Prison Camp
300 Metropolitan Avenue, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66048
Contact: Chaplain Manford Craig (Paul Bell)
Focus: Corrections.
Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA)
3217 Broadway, Suite 500 Kansas City, MO 64111
Contact: Allison James; 816-931-4532
Description: Serve survivors of sexual assault, including children. MOCSA exists to lessen the ill effects of sexual assault and abuse through prevention, education, intervention, treatment, and advocacy.
Requirements: Must be 18. Background check required. Minimum of 16 hours of training required. Minimum of two overnight or weekend shifts per month.
Focus: Social Service.
NEWHOUSE
P.O. Box 240019, Kansas City, MO 64124
Contact: Bridgette Mavik; 816-474-6446, ext. 229
Description: Shelter for battered women and children, advocacy, case management, therapy, and group therapy.
Requirements: Background check and child abuse registry check. Current TB test.
Focus: Shelter, Battered Persons.
Nova Center
2425 S. Hardy, Independence, MO 64052
Contact: Georgette; 816-924-1703
Description: Serves developmentally delayed or behaviorally challenged students.
Focus: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, Students.
Olathe Good Samaritan
20705 151st St., Olathe, KS 66062
Contact: Sarah Newberry; 913-324-2236
Description: Residential center for elderly individuals or people struggling with disabilities.
Requirements: Candidates should be in a physical condition that will allow them to help with activities.
Focus: Adult Development and Treatment, Aging Adults.
Olathe School District
14160 Black Bob Rd., P.O. Box 2000, Olathe, KS 66063
Contact: Becky Gonzales; 816-718-5463
Description: Special education and P.E. adaptation.
Focus: Child Development and Treatment.
Overland Park Police Department
12400 Foster, Overland Park, KS 66213
Contact: Sue Wildgen; 913-327-6903
Description: Law enforcement setting.
Focus: Corrections.
Pathway to Hope
520 S. Harrison, Olathe, KS 66061 (at Center of Grace)
Contact: Sharon Lawrenz; 913-397-8552
Description: Pathway to Hope exists to encourage, educate, and empower those whose lives are affected by mental illness. A program of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries.
Requirements: Contact organization for more details. Monday -- Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Focus: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.
Project Eagle Community Programs
444 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101
Contact: Jennifer Adhima; 913-281-2648
Description: Provides comprehensive child development programs and early head start program services. Includes field-based research.
Requirements: Background check. Candidate must be of junior or senior standing majoring in a field relating to psychology, child development, or social work.
Focus: Child Development and Treatment, Family Services and Field Research.
Renew Clinic of Kansas City
11695 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS 66062
Contact: Kori Hintz; 913-764-6606, ext. 302
Description: Participate in staff skills meeting, website and research, client assessment and intake, and administrative duties.
Requirements: Three references and a resume. The successful candidate must be a motivated self-starter and have an interest in working with people who have, or are at risk for, eating disorders.
Focus: Mental Heath and Developmental Disabilities, Eating Disorders.
Research Medical Center
2316 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64132
Contact: Dr. T. Al-Ansare; 816-276-4180
Description: Full hospital treatment facility for a wide range of mental health issues including mental health, eating disorders, etc.
Requirements: Photo ID, background check, application, orientation. TB skin test required for interns in positions of client contact.
Focus: Medical and In/Outpatient Services, Mental Health.
SafeHome, Inc., Service for Battered Persons
P.O. Box 4563, Overland Park, KS 66204
Contact: Cathy Cox, Shelter Director, ext. 100 913-262-2868, ext. 225
Description: Work on an individual basis with one or two clients on strength and empowerment management program; attend staff meetings; perform intake assessments; work hotline in office; give shelter tours.
Requirements: Candidate must submit a resume prior to interview and a background check after the interview.
Focus: Shelter, Battered Persons.
Salvation Army Family Lodge
400 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 66061
Contact: Phyllis Williams; 913-829-0578
Description: Located in Olathe, this shelter provides housing and services for families in need.
Requirements: This organization regularly places interns from MNU. They may place up to one intern for each fall, spring, and summer term. Please email contact for information and interview.
Focus: Shelter, Families.
Solace House
8012 State Line Rd., Suite 202, Shawnee Mission, KS 66208
Contact: Jana Cash or Kate Miles; 913-341-0318
Description: A creative and educational environment that inspires individual healing through peer support and group interaction. Features a specialized support group curriculum therapeutically designed for children and adults, which utilizes writing, art, music and discussion. Trained volunteers and staff provide consistent understanding and encouragement. We maintain connections with other community resources to provide a continuum of care for families in the weeks, months, and years following the death of a loved one.
Requirements: Graduate internships only.
Focus: Counseling, Grief Work.
The Children's Place
2 E. 59th St., Kansas City, MO 64113
Contact: Megan Michael; 816-363-1898
Description: Conducts day treatment programs to treat developmental delays and emotional problems due to neglect, abuse, and trauma. Needs include a classroom assistant with therapeutic staff. Unpaid internships. Children are aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
Requirements: Orientation, Kansas and Missouri background check, TB skin test. Interns must commit to serving at least once per week for the duration of the semester in which internship is completed.
Focus: Child Development and Treatment, Mental and Developmental Health.
The Volunteer Center of Johnson County/United Way of Wyandotte County
434 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101
Contact: Diane Hentges; 913-341-3674
Description: Volunteer clearinghouse for Johnson County.
Focus: Social Service, Various.
The Women’s Clinic of Kansas City
815 N. Noland Rd., Independence, MO
Contact: Wanda White; 816-836-9000
Description: Unplanned and unwanted pregnancy counseling, abstinence education, and Post-Abortion Syndrome (PAS) counseling. Limited medical facility.
Requirements: Background check. Must be 18.
Focus: Pregnancy and Adoption.
TLC for Children & Families
480 South Rogers Rd., Olathe, KS 66062
Contact: Kari Simpson Description: No matter what your interest or area of expertise is, TLC can use your support! * Shelter Home Volunteer * Mentor * Special Event Planning * Office Support * Media and Community Relations * Fundraising * Attending community events to help promote TLC
Requirements: Must be 21. Background check. Please see MNU faculty internship coordinator for application.
Focus: Adolescent Development and Treatment, Child Development and Treatment, Family Services and Treatment.
Wyandotte County Sheriff
710 N. 7th St., Kansas City, KS 66101
Contact: John W. Stump; 913-573-8131
Description: Various volunteer and internship opportunities.
Requirements: Call or email for details.
Focus: Corrections, Adolescent.
