Interns are an important and valued part of the NOA team. NOA (No One Alone) is established as a leading voice against domestic violence and a strong advocate for victims in Dawson and Lumpkin counties. Interns contribute substantially to this effort, and we in turn work to ensure that the intern will have a valuable learning experience. The majority of intern work is substantive, involving research, writing, compilation of statistical data, attendance at professional meetings and trainings, and other tasks related to our mission.

Applicants from multiple disciplines are encouraged to apply. For example, an intern may be studying social sciences, education, criminal justice, law, social work, communications, psychology, business, nonprofit management, marketing or technology. Where the student has a particular area of experience or interest, it may be possible to tailor the internship to the student's particular interests.

Application Information

Applicants must possess excellent research, analytical, organizational, writing, and communication skills. They must be team players and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal applicant is skilled at on-line research and familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite.

To apply for an internship, send a resume, cover letter, a 1 page writing sample (excerpt is fine, any subject), and either letters of recommendation or the names and phone numbers of at least two references to Brenda Bland, NOA Volunteer Coordinator, P. O. Box 685, Dahlonega, GA 30533, or you may e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax to 706-867-6404. Questions? Call Brenda at 706-864-0030, choose option 4.

Before beginning an internship, the applicant must pass a criminal background check, and depending on assignment, may also need to have a recent negative TB test on file and possess (or be able to obtain) CPR training certification.

Please indicate the position for which you are applying and the dates and number of days per week you will be available.

Internship Positions

Family Advocate Internship

The Family Advocate Intern supports the Family Advocate in their work in a variety of issue areas; including financial assistance, child welfare (including child protective services), education, employment, mental health and basic healthcare needs. The Family Advocate Intern works closely with the legal advocates to develop a comprehensive case plan for victims. The Family Advocate networks with community agencies, maintains and updates resource directories and attends relevant training events. Internships are available in Dahlonega and Dawsonville.

Legal Advocate Internship

This internship is a terrific opportunity to gain greater knowledge in victim advocacy, courtroom procedures, divorce and custody strategies and the preparation of Temporary Protective Orders. The Legal Advocate Intern communicates with local law enforcement, assists with crisis intervention for victims and prepares victim's compensation applications. The Legal Advocate Intern accompanies Legal Advocates to court proceedings, offers victims emotional support during the proceedings and develops individual safety plans with victims. Internships are available in Dahlonega and Dawsonville.

Hispanic Advocate Internship

Spanish- speaking Political Science or International Studies students use their skills to explore cultural and community resources, facilitate support groups for the local Hispanic population and advocate for victims. The Hispanic Advocate Intern responsibilities include facilitating culturally sensitive support groups for Hispanic women with a focus on safety and self-esteem, referring victims to other NOA advocates or community agencies and compiling relevant statistical data to support grant application for project continuance. Students may also accompany Legal Advocates to court proceedings, offer victims emotional support during the proceedings and translate individual safety plans with victims. This internship is available in Dahlonega only.

Communications/Marketing Internship

The use of strategic communications is integral in carrying out effective domestic violence advocacy. NOA's communications team supports the organization's many efforts to improve the lives of domestic violence victims through strategic media relations, fundraising efforts, quarterly newsletter publications, website development and purposeful internal communications. This comprehensive communications approach is designed to educate the community about the pervasive effects of domestic violence, make victims aware of NOA's services as well as expand and maintain our donor base. This internship opportunity is available in Dahlonega only.

Children's Support Group Internship

The Children's Support Group Intern works directly with child victims during weekly support group; providing structured play and implementing play therapy-related activities prescribed by the Children's Advocate. Interns are responsible for communicating progress and problems to the Children's Advocate and participating in making appropriate referrals when necessary. (NOA is designated as a Mandated Reporter by the state of Georgia) Internships are available in Dawsonville.

Shelter Advocate Internship

Unfortunately, violence shapes the lives, experiences and dreams of countless adults and children each year. The Shelter Advocate Intern works directly with victims at our emergency shelter providing advocacy and support for residents. Interns receive crisis call training including crisis intervention, assessments and safety planning techniques. Interns are responsible for managing everyday internal and external communications (including answering the crisis line), maintaining shelter perimeter security standards and providing individual support and/or transportation for residents and/or their children. This internship opportunity is available in Dahlonega only.

Assistant Children's Advocate Internships

The Assistant Children's Advocate Intern works directly with child victims and their moms at our emergency shelter providing childcare, structured play and implementing behavioral related activities designated by the Children's Advocate. Working closely with the Children's Advocate, the Assistant Children's Advocate helps develop parenting strategies for moms, including video and/or written assignments. Interns are responsible for communicating progress and problems to the Children's Advocate and participating in making appropriate referrals when necessary. (NOA is designated as a Mandated Reporter by the state of Georgia) Interns are occasionally required to provide transportation for moms and children to medical appointments and are reimbursed for mileage. This internship opportunity is available in Dahlonega only.

Funding or Academic Credit Options

Although NOA does not currently have budget funding available to pay interns, many students arrange academic credit or financial stipends through their schools (for example: The Federal Work Study Program)-- or through a corporate foundation's internship program. Please check with your school's Financial Aid Office and let us know if you have such an arrangement available, and we will assist with whatever paperwork or formalities are required.