Get Involved: Volunteers & Internships

Volunteers are essential to our mission. From helping at events to supporting family programs and educational outreach, your time and talent can make a real difference.

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Opportunities include:

• Family Success Center support

• Community outreach and mobile programming

• Workshop and event assistance

• Administrative and project-based support

• Social media and communications support

The SafeSteps Fellowship Program is designed for graduate students, early-career professionals, and community leaders who are passionate about child welfare, mental health, education, and equity.

Fellows work directly with our leadership team and community partners to develop, implement, and evaluate projects that create lasting impact.

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Fellowship Tracks

Choose a focus area aligned with your career goals:

1. Child Welfare & Advocacy Fellowship
   Engage in policy research, mandated reporting education, and child abuse prevention campaigns.

2. Mental Health & Trauma-Informed Care Fellowship
   Assist with implementing trauma-informed programming and support services for families.

3. Education & School Readiness Fellowship
   Support our “Bridging the Gap” school-based initiative, family workshops, and literacy programs.

4. Community Outreach & Public Health Fellowship
   Participate in mobile outreach services, needs assessments, and health equity programming.

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What Fellows Receive

• A project-based fellowship experience (8–12 weeks, part-time or full-time)

• Supervision and mentorship by licensed professionals (LSW, BCBA, educators)

• Stipend opportunities (when grant-funded)

• Leadership training, professional development, and community presentations

• A certificate of completion and recommendation letter

• Access to future employment opportunities with SafeSteps or our partners.

SafeSteps proudly offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students in social work, public health, education, psychology, and related fields.

Internship placements may include:

• Early childhood education and family programming

• Research and policy work

• Community resource coordination

• Data collection and program evaluation

• Support for grant writing and nonprofit development

Empowering Future Leaders in Child Welfare and Community Care

The SafeSteps Mentorship Program connects students, early-career professionals, and community members with experienced mentors who are dedicated to fostering growth, leadership, and impact in the fields of child welfare, education, mental health, and public service.

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Program Overview

Our mentorship program is built on mutual learning, support, and shared commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. Mentees receive guidance, encouragement, and opportunities to explore career paths in:

• Social Work

• Early Childhood Education

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

• Nonprofit Leadership

• Public Health & Community Outreach

• Policy & Advocacy

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What Mentees Receive 

• One-on-one mentoring with licensed professionals (LSW, BCBA, Educators, etc.)

• Goal-setting and career development planning

• Monthly check-ins and group learning sessions

• Access to networking events, trainings, and SafeSteps initiatives

• Resume and grad school prep support

• Certificate of participation upon completion