City of Phoenix, Human Services Department
The Human Services Department provides a comprehensive array of services to help people achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency. Services and programs reach a diverse population of Phoenix residents from preschool children participating in Head Start programs to older adults attending senior center activities.
Human Services Department programs provide a safety net of services for the community, work to prevent homelessness, maintain independent living and prepare children for success in school. The department's services extend a helping hand to residents in times of crisis or need.
Posted internships
| Duties | Semester | |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation Assistant |
Education, Social Work, and Recreation Management students are needed to help make a difference in the lives of seniors at 1 of 15 City of Phoenix Senior Centers. Each day, hundreds of seniors without friends or family rely on Senior Center programs to make connections and forge new friendships with their peers. Students will plan creative, fun, and active opportunities and social events for seniors such as special anniversaries, celebrations, and/or holidays. ... |
Summer (mid-May through mid-July) |
| Senior Center Educational Assistant |
Education and Social Work students are needed to help make a difference in the lives of seniors at 1 of 15 City of Phoenix Senior Centers. Each day, hundreds of seniors without friends or family rely on Senior Center programs to make connections and forge new friendships with their peers. Students will teach seniors how to continue to connect to these vital services and activities using a new, computer based system. Senior Center Educational Assistants will have the chance to develop... |
Summer (mid-May through mid-July) |
