Experiential learning opportunities are key when investigating careers focused on serving and studying people, whether through internships, job shadows, or informational interviews. Below is a list of locations where St. Olaf students have completed human and social services related experiential learning activities since 2000. Interns’ majors include: Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, and Family Studies. Use this list to get started and to spark your creativity – there are numerous organizations not mentioned here that may also offer opportunities!
Organizations where Oles have interned in the past
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Categories of organizations include:
- Child and Family Services
- Educational Institutions
- Health
- International
- Religious Organizations
- Miscellaneous
Organizations where Oles have interned in the past:
Child and Family Services
- Agape International Children & Family Support Center – Organization assisting orphans and needy families with children.
- Camp Noah, Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota– A camp for children who have experienced natural- or human-caused disasters.
- Children’s Home Society & Family Services– Non-profit organization located in St. Paul, MN.
- Circle of Discipline – Organization for youth and young adults.
- Community Action Council – Nonprofit organization helping families in crisis.
- Crossroads Adoption Services – Offices located in both Minneapolis and Hudson, Wisconsin.
- Good Shepherd Housing and Family Service, Inc. – Homeless agency located in Virginia.
- Laura Baker Services Association – Located in Northfield, MN.
- Northfield Early Child Family Education
- Northwest Passage – mental health treatment and teaching of personal responsibility
- Peters Place-Partnership for the Homeless – Children and family support center.
- Professional Association of Treatment Homes (PATH, Inc) – Child and family centered services.
- Project for Pride in Living– SEED Youth Day Camp, located in Minneapolis, MN.
- Tree House Youth Outreach – Nonprofit organization offering hope and guidance to hurting teens.
- Upward Bound – Provides support to students seeking college entrance.
- So How Are the Children? – Non-profit based in Faribault, MN.
- YMCA of the Twin Cities – numerous summer jobs and internships
Educational Institutions
- Anoka-Hennepin School District 11-I
- Minneapolis Public Schools, TIS
- New York University
- Northfield High School
- St. Olaf College – GEAR-UP – Federally funded program assisting students from St. Paul school district.
- St. Olaf College, Psychology Dept.
- St. Olaf College, Russian Dept.
- Umoja Student Development Corporation– Partners with schools to increase graduation rates and decrease violence in Chicago schools; located in Chicago, IL.
Health
- American Red Cross – Paid leadership internships available during summer.
- Children’s Hospital & Clinics – Located throughout Minnesota.
- Chrysalis – Organization promoting healthy lives for women and girls.
- Courage Center – Rehabilitation and resource center.
- Genesis Family Medical Center
- Lakeland Mental Health Center Moorhead
- Mayo Clinic – Located in Rochester, MN.
- Melpomene Institute – Organization in Minnesota focused on the health and welfare of women and girls.
- Northfield Care Center
- ROOTS Shelter – Provides shelter and other essential services to homeless young adults
International
- African Impact – Variety of volunteer projects available in Africa.
- Amigos de las Americas – Leadership and community service organization serving Latin America.
- Bridges For Education – Educational organization to teach conversational English across the world.
- Casa Bernabe, Friends of Children Everywhere – Children’s orphanage located in Guatemala City.
- Casa de Los Angeles – Located in San Miguel de Allende in central Mexico.
- Casa Hogar Benito Juarez – Orphanage located in Oaxaca, Mexico.
- Child Family Health International – Global NGO health program CFHI now offers programs in Argentina in addition to the other 5+ programs.
- Community Against Violence – Located in Taos, Mexico.
- Cross-Cultural Solutions – International volunteer organization.
- Deutscher Arbeitskreis fur Familienhilfe
- International School of St. Maarten – Located in Antilles, Netherlands.
- Lutheran World Relief
- Operation Mobilization – Missions located in over 110 countries.
- Opportunity International – Provides opportunities for people in poverty to build entrepreneurial careers.
- ProWorld Service Corps – Study abroad opportunities building sustainable development projects.
- Robin’s Nest Children’s Home – Located in St. James, Jamaica.
- Samana Wasi – Located in London.
- Tri Thuc Moi School – Non-profit charity for orphans located in Vietnam.
- v. Bodelschwinghsche Anstalten Bethel
Religious Organizations
- Abiding Hope Lutheran Church – Located in Littleton, CO.
- Calvary Lutheran Church – Located in Golden Valley, MN.
- Camp Shalom, Inc – Christian youth camp located in Davenport, IA.
- Luther Park Camping & Retreat Center – Located in Northwestern Wisconsin.
- North Central Ministry Development Center
- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church – Located in Burnsville, MN.
- St. Paul Area Council of Church
- St. Peter’s Lutheran Church – Located in Northfield, MN.
- The Office of Advocacy Ministry of the North Carolina Synod, ELCA
- Urban Ventures –– Faith based organization supporting community residents and local businesses.
- Interfaith Service to Latin America – Partnering with communities in Latin America through health, education and construction
Miscellaneous
- College Democrats of Minnesota-MNDFL – Offering a variety of government, communications, and research internships.
- Dakota County Community Corrections Dept.
- Denver Rescue Mission – Organization providing food, shelter, and education programs to those in need.
- Federal Correctional Institution – Organizations located throughout the U.S.
- Friends for a Non Violent World – Organization committed to training nonviolent leaders.
- Hennepin County Chemical Health Soc. Services
- Hopkins Police Department
- Independent Television – Producer/Consultant
- Laogai Research Foundation – Located in Washington DC.
- Leaders for Social Change Summer Internship Program – Civic engagement program located in Northfield, MN.
- Media Corp. – (Radio Disney) Internet media and advertising company.
- Minnesota State Senate
- MN Advocates for Human Rights – Program offers both school and summer internships.
- MN Dept. of Corrections – Faribault/Shakopee
- My Sister’s Place-Pathways Program – Located in Arizona.
- National Sports Center – Located in Blaine, MN.
- Nebraska Workforce Development
- North Carolina Peace Action – Grassroots peace network.
- Northfield Historical Society
- Park Nicollet Clinic
- People Serving People – Homeless agency located in Minneapolis, MN.
- Project SIGHT – Non-profit community coalition of Faribault and Northfield.
- Sexual Violence Center – Located in Minneapolis, MN.
- Southeast Asian Resource Action Center (SEARAC)
- STOGROW – Student run community initiative at St. Olaf.
- Target Corporation
- Travelers – Insurance Agency.
- Volunteer Resource Center – Central source of volunteerism in the Twin Cities.
General Resources
Where To Look- Piper Center Internship Search Resources
Specific Internship Postings
- MN Council of Nonprofits
- American Anthropological Association
- Public History-Wright State University’s postings
- Carleton College postings
- Studentjobs.gov
- Policy Link
- Child Life Council
- Idealist.org internships
Professional Organizations
These organizations provide information, networking, and additional training opportunities and may offer student memberships at a discount.
- American Anthropological Association
- American Association of Museums
- American Historical Association
- Minnesota Historical Society
- Oral History Association
- National Association of Social Workers
- American Public Health Service Association
- Association for Enterprise Opportunity
- Community Development Society
- Policy Link
- Child Life Council
- Professional Associations
Links which provide additional information beyond internships in the following areas.