INTERNSHIPS & VOLUNTEERING
Make an Impact. Gain Experience. Get Involved.
Whether you’re looking to gain hands-on professional experience or give your time and talents to a meaningful cause, California Youth Services offers opportunities to get involved and make a difference.
Explore our clinical and professional internships or discover ways to volunteer and support our mission throughout the year.
Start Your Career with Experience That Matters
Internships at California Youth Services
At CYS, interns don’t just observe — they gain meaningful, hands-on experience while learning from experienced professionals in a supportive nonprofit environment.
Whether you’re preparing for a career in behavioral health or looking to build experience in nonprofit operations, fundraising, marketing, community outreach or other areas, an internship at CYS can help you put what you’re learning into practice.
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CLINICAL INTERNSHIPS
Gain real-world experience providing behavioral health services to youth, adults and families while developing your clinical skills under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Clinical internship opportunities may include:
✓ Individual therapy
✓ Group therapy
✓ Parent and adult coaching
✓ Youth prevention and intervention programs
✓ Case documentation and treatment planning
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PROFESSIONAL & NONPROFIT INTERNSHIPS
You don’t have to be pursuing a clinical career to intern at CYS.
Depending on current organizational needs, internship opportunities may be available for students interested in gaining experience in areas such as:
✓ Fundraising & development
✓ Marketing & communications
✓ Community outreach
✓ Events
✓ Business and nonprofit operations
✓ Program support
Give Your Time. Share Your Talents. Make an Impact.
Volunteer With CYS
Our volunteers support the work happening behind the scenes that helps CYS serve youth and families throughout our community. Whether you have a few hours to give, a special skill to share, or want to become more involved throughout the year, we’d love to have your support.
Every Little Bit Helps
You don’t need to make a long-term commitment to make a difference. Volunteer opportunities vary throughout the year, and we welcome individuals who want to help with a single project, a special event, or on an ongoing basis.
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EVENTS & OUR ANNUAL GALA
Help us bring CYS events to life! Volunteers can assist with our annual gala and other special events through planning, preparation, setup and event-day support.
Opportunities may include:
✓ Gala preparation & event support
✓ Silent and live auction procurement
✓ Donation and sponsorship outreach
✓ Event materials & organization
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FUNDRAISING & CAMPAIGNS
Help support the fundraising efforts that make our programs possible.
Opportunities may include:
✓ Preparing donor mailings
✓ Fundraising campaign support
✓ Organizing materials and donor outreach
✓ Research and special projects
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OFFICE & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Sometimes an extra set of hands can make a big difference.
Volunteers may help with:
✓ Preparing and organizing materials
✓ Mailings and outreach projects
✓ Data entry and administrative projects
✓ Filing and organization
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HAVE A SPECIAL SKILL TO SHARE?
Graphic design? Photography? Marketing? Event planning? Writing? Technology? Another professional skill?
Tell us what you’re good at! We often have special projects where a volunteer’s unique experience or expertise can make a meaningful contribution.
Ready to Get Involved?
Whether you’re interested in gaining professional experience through an internship or sharing your time and talents as a volunteer, we’d love to hear from you.
Complete the form below and tell us a little about yourself. A member of the CYS team will follow up with you about current or upcoming opportunities.