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Job & Scholarship Announcements: http://www3.uakron.edu/schulze/cdlinks.htm

Volunteer/Internship Opportunities:

Mt. Oliviet Church Summer Camp Program has an opening for a Child Care Specialist Internship. The program will began June 3, 2008 thru August 29, 2008. Summer Day Camp hours are 7 A.M. - 3 P.M. The requirements for this position are: Minimum High School Degree/G.E.D. some college in human services or related field desirable but not required; Experience working with children; Must possess the ability to communicate and motivate children; Strong interpersonal skills and emphasis on emotional maturity, and good written and oral communications are a must; The ability to pass a background check.

Contact information: Rebecca Wright, Childrens Program Director 440-506-2232 , Mt. Olivet Church, 626 Lorian Blvd.Elyria, Ohio 44035

Posted 5/08

The Family & Child Learning Center of Children’s Hospital of Akron is looking for interns. The Family and Child Learning Center Integrated Preschool for Children with Autism is a research and intervention program for young children between three and five years of age with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The center offers many unique interdisciplinary training opportunities for students, and look forward to possible collaborations. Please contact Abbie Wheeden McCauley at 330-633-2055 or awheeden@familychild.org.

The Better Business Bureau is looking for interns. The BBB provides a variety of services such as advertising review, business reliability reports, charity evaluation reports, dispute resolution, consumer information, and media alerts. Contact Kim Ickes at kickes@akronbbb.org. Tel: 330-253-4590.

Children’s Museum of Cleveland seeks candidates for the position of Family Learning Intern. This is a great opportunity for a progressive educator who understands informal learning environments. Currently need interns for summer camp programs. Fall/Spring Semester Internship Goals: Interact and observe families within the exhibit areas and provide developmentally appropriate opportunities in a playful and creative manner; write and conduct a survey to gather information on family needs and opinions regarding the museum; and create exhibit labels that will inform and instruct family visitors. 15-20 hrs per week. Contact: Colleen Cross, Director of Education, 216-791-7114 ext. 41 ccross@clevelandchildrensmuseum.org.

Family Ties (a Child Guidance & Family Solutions Program) has several programs for parents and young children. Contact Thelma L. Greaser, LPCC-S, at 330-733-7993 or great@cgfs.org. Family Ties is currently seeking interns for their Incredible Years program. Incredible Years is an evidence based parenting and children's program designed to reduce children's aggression and behavior problems, and increase social competence at home and at school. This program has grown by leaps and bounds at our agency. There are very good opportunities for well prepared interns in this program at our agency. Please visit the web-site at www.incredibleyears.com for more information about the Incredible Years.

Project R.I.S.E. (Realizing Individual Strength through Education) is looking for interns or volunteers to provide enrichment activities for the young children residing in Akron shelters. They are looking to find people to provide 30-45 minutes of enrichment for the students once a month during a monthly event called Parents RISEing usually held at Family Ties on 682 E. Buchtel St. Parents RISEing is held during the second Wednesday of each month from September-June from 5:30-7:30pm. If you can fill in any slots, please contact Debra Manteghi at dmantegh@yahoo.com or 330-848-0785. Posted 9/7/05.

The Greenleaf Family Center :

The Don’t Laugh at Me program is an anti-bullying program conducted in the Akron schools during the school year. Teens in Action is part of a program called Families in Action which is taught all year. Looking for fall interns. Please contact: Heather Barone, 330-376-9494 ext. 259, bheather@greenleafctr.org Posted 6/1/05
Young Parents’ Club – provides a chance for young parents’ and expectant parents (male and female) to meet together with their children for fun, learning, and play. The groups Meet at Firestone Presbyterian Church Thursday evenings 4:30 – 6:30, Sep 8 & 22, Oct 6 & 20, Nov 3 & 17, Dec 8; Jan 12 & 26, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 9 & 23, Apr 6, May 4 & 18. Contact April Brewer at 330-376-9494 ext. 221 (she is out until August—contact her then). Posted 6/13/05
Parenting Classes for parents of children of all ages

Internship opportunities at Summit County Juvenile Court Crossroads Program – Contact Lisa DiSabatao-Moore at 330-643-2446 or ldisabato-moore@cpcourt.summitoh.net.

Jumpstart Program Catherine "CAT", Site Manager, Jumpstart-Akron, The University of Akron, College of Education, Akron, OH 44325

330-972-7936 jumpstart@uakron.edu

KON Internship Opportunities

School of Family & Consumer Sciences

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