Crisis Prevention Outreach Internship (Spring/Summer 2026)

Access Services is seeking 2 kind and hardworking Bachelor's or Master's level students seeking an internship to join our Crisis Prevention Services, for an in-office position in in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Crisis Prevention Services supports the Peer Support & Teen Talk Lines and Hope4Tomorrow. This internship will be completed over the course of 1-2 semesters, ranging from Summer 2025-Fall 2025, or Fall 2025-Spring 2025. 

The intern will get valuable experience engaging with community groups and schools. They will develop their project management skills and be a part of bridging the gap for those who need supports.

Work Schedule:

• 9a-4pm (some flexibility here for shorter shifts, earlier/later, etc). Some Saturdays may be needed for community events.

• 15-20 hours/week preferred

*Please note that this is not a remote position*

Requirements

We are able to take Bachelor's or Master's level students.

It is preferred, that the intern have personal lived experience with mental health challenges.  

Key Responsibilities of Intern:

• Support community outreach relationship building on behalf of Crisis Prevention Services
• Develop relationships with community groups and schools to educate them about crisis services
• Assist with external communications and development of presentations
• Communicate with supervisors effectively, accurately, and in a timely manner
• Create and implement social media content
• Gather community resources
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Participate in community events
• Ensure own proper conduct and fair representation of Access Services

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience:  

• Organized, dependable, creative, manage work independently, poised, professional, strong communication skills
• It would be helpful for this to be a person with their own lived experience. In addition, some experience with this type of work would be helpful.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  
• Ability to use technology platforms to complete work as directed. 
• Ability to maintain a consistent schedule.

Required Clearances, to be completed before first day of internship, including:

• FBI Clearance
• DMV Driving History Report
• PA Criminal Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance
• Physical

Required Transportation:

• Reliable vehicle available to drive to community locations
• Name of intern must be listed on auto insurance policy for vehicle used
• Intern must be over 18, with two years of prior driving experience
• Intern must pass background check related to Driving Motor Vehicle history

Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands:  

• Work in a standard office environment.  

• Utilize desktop computer equipment daily.  

Benefits

• N/A as this is an unpaid internship
• Mileage reimbursement when using personal vehicle to fulfill internship requirements in the community