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INTERNSHIPS AT VAWFSC
Start Building Your Future While Making an Impact
Looking for an internship where your work actually matters?
Virginia Women and Family Support Center offers hands-on internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students who want to gain professional experience while supporting women and families in our community.
Gain real-world experience. Build your resume. Discover your career path. Make a difference.
Available Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Virginia Women & Family Support Center (VAWFSC)
Our internship program offers students hands-on experience supporting women and families through housing, maternal health, education, advocacy, and community-based services. We welcome students from a variety of academic backgrounds and tailor opportunities to their interests, skills, and career goals.
Marketing & Communications
Social Media Management • Public Relations • Content Creation • Journalism • Graphic Design • Photography & Videography • Website Management • Digital Communications • Email Marketing • Brand Development • Marketing Research • SEO • Copywriting • Storytelling & Impact Reporting
Development & Fundraising
Fundraising • Grant Writing & Research • Corporate Partnerships • Donor Relations • Donor Communications • Sponsorship Development • Major Gifts Research • Campaign Development • Fundraising Analytics • Donor Database Management • Legacy Giving • Grant Reporting
Maternal & Community Health
Maternal Health • Community Health • Public Health Education • Health Advocacy • Health Data & Research • Healthcare Partnerships • Maternal Health Outreach • Patient Navigation • Community Health Needs Assessment • Health Program Development • Health Equity Research • Resource Coordination
Social Services & Family Support
Case Management Support • Family Services • Client Advocacy • Residential Program Support • Community Resource Navigation • Family Outreach • Resource Coordination • Program Evaluation • Trauma-Informed Care Research • Child Development • Behavioral Health Research • Social Services Administration
Psychology & Behavioral Health
Psychology Research • Mental Health Advocacy • Behavioral Health Research • Trauma-Informed Care • Family Psychology • Child Development & Psychology • Psychological Well-Being Education • Mental Health Resource Development • Community Mental Health Outreach • Program Evaluation • Crisis Intervention Research • Social-Emotional Development
Nonprofit Leadership & Administration
Nonprofit Administration • Business Operations • Human Resources • Volunteer Management • Board Relations • Strategic Planning • Organizational Development • Project Management • Administrative Support • Policy Development • Internal Communications • Program Coordination • Leadership Research
Data & Technology
Data Analytics • Database Management • Technology Support • AI & Innovation • Data Visualization • Website Technology • Information Systems • Digital Transformation • Data Quality & Reporting • CRM Administration • Technology Research • Process Automation • Cybersecurity Awareness
Education & Workforce Development
Adult Education • Career Development • Life Skills Education • GED & Higher Education Resource Support • Workforce Readiness • Job Search Assistance • Resume Development • Interview Preparation • Financial Literacy Education • Vocational Resource Research • Educational Program Coordination • Training Material Development
Events & Community Engagement
Event Planning • Community Engagement • Volunteer Events • Community Outreach • Event Marketing • Sponsorship Coordination • Event Logistics • Volunteer Recruitment • Community Partnerships • Public Engagement • Fundraising Event Support • Event Evaluation
Policy & Advocacy
Policy Research • Community Research • Maternal Health Policy • Housing Policy • Family Advocacy • Legislative Research • Public Policy Analysis • Social Justice Research • Community Needs Assessments • Advocacy Campaigns • Public Affairs • Legislative Tracking • Research & Report Writing
Business, Finance & Operations
Business Development • Budgeting Support • Financial Literacy • Operations Management • Process Improvement • Business Research • Financial Data Analysis • Inventory Management • Thrift Store Operations • Retail Management • Strategic Partnerships • Entrepreneurship • Supply Chain & Inventory Coordination
Legal Studies & Compliance
Legal Research • Nonprofit Compliance Research • Policy Documentation • Regulatory Research • Housing Rights Research • Family Advocacy Research • Document Management • Grant Compliance Support • Risk Management Research • Governance Support
Nursing & Healthcare Administration
Healthcare Administration • Maternal Health Education • Healthcare Resource Coordination • Patient Advocacy Research • Healthcare Operations • Community Health Outreach • Health Program Administration • Healthcare Quality Improvement • Health Information Management • Medical Resource Research
Hospitality & Event Management
Event Coordination • Guest Relations • Catering & Refreshment Coordination • Venue Logistics • Event Registration • Hospitality Operations • Vendor Coordination • Event Budgeting • Guest Communications • Special Event Support
Recommended Academic Majors
We welcome students pursuing degrees in:
Marketing • Communications • Public Relations • Journalism • Graphic Design • Business Administration • Nonprofit Management • Fundraising & Philanthropy • Social Work • Psychology • Counseling-Related Studies • Public Health • Maternal & Child Health • Nursing • Healthcare Administration • Education • Human Development • Child Development • Information Technology • Computer Science • Data Analytics • Statistics • Sociology • Political Science • Public Policy • Legal Studies • Hospitality & Event Management • Human Resources • Finance • Accounting • Research Methods • Organizational Leadership
...and more! Don't see the specific internship you're looking for? Fill out this form for what experience you're looking to gain, and we will work with you to create the perfect internship opportunity aligning with your aspirations.