Position : MSW Intern
Hours per week : 16-24
Compensation : Paid via stipend
As one of the nation’s largest mentoring agencies, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM) is committed to promoting the healthy development of children through the nurturing of continuing, one-to-one and group friendships with caring responsible adults, supported by trained professional staff. Our work is both impactful and urgent, so we are constantly looking for the best team members to join our mission. Our BBBSEM MSW internships provide a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience working with a diverse population of youth aged 7-18 in a variety of environments. Additionally, interns will learn about how a nonprofit agency works and operates, as well as build professional and clinical skills.
Role Summary
Our MSW interns will work alongside Program Coordinators to assist in the enrollment of volunteers and youth and provide ongoing support and group facilitation for “Big/Little” relationships through our site-based partnerships with local colleges, housing communities, schools, and professional work sites. Assignments may include the following:
Positions open in the following programs:
Campus-Based Mentoring (All Gender) SATURDAY hours required
Campus-Based Mentoring Programs match college students (Bigs) with youth from local communities (Littles) in one-to-one mentoring relationships. Littles are bussed to college campuses where they engage in group community building activities and then spend one-on-one time with their Bigs.
High School Mentoring (Female identifying youth) Program runs after school
The High School Mentoring Program is a partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MA, Trotter Elementary School and Bostin Latin Academy. This program matches high school students (Big Sisters) with girls (Little Sisters) from elementary school in one-to-one mentoring relationships. The purpose of the program is two-fold: 1) to provide elementary school girls with the additional encouragement and caring needed to improve their self-confidence; school performance; and relationships with peers and other adults; and 2) prepare high school girls to become future leaders.
Workplace Mentoring (Female identifying youth) Program runs after school
The Workplace Mentoring program is a partnership between Big Brother Big Sister and Fidelity Investments. Middle school girls from Boston Latin Academy are matched with Big Sisters working in a professional environment. The Little Sisters travel to the Fidelity’s office after school and engage in group activities and one-to-one time, while learning about different career choices and the office environment.
Group Mentoring at Mother Caroline Academy (Female identifying youth) Program runs after school
The Group Mentoring program is a partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MA, Mother Caroline Academy, and Wellesley College. Students at Mother Caroline are matched in small groups with Wellesley College students. This program is guided by the Life Choices curriculum, which focuses on improving self-esteem, developing leadership skills, and engaging in healthy decision-making.
Required Qualifications
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