LifeSTEP Internship Spring 2025

The psychology department has established a community service agency that provides undergraduate life skills training (and mentoring) to school-aged youth. The majority of these youth are from underrepresented groups living in poverty in Tucson and are struggling with a variety of psychological concerns (e.g., depression & anxiety). We are currently accepting applications for Spring semester. 

Science of Kindness Community Collective (SciKind Team)

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Exciting opportunity for students to join the Science of Kindness Community Collective (SciKind Team) for Spring 2025! This unique research experience allows students to develop skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods, engage in community-based projects, and explore the impact of kindness and prosocial connection on individuals and communities. There will be a course component/independent study (a section of HDFS 492) for participating students. 

Dillard’s Buying Office Summer Internship Program

Dillard’s West Region Buying Office, located in Gilbert, Arizona, has a Summer Internship Program designed to facilitate an on-the-job learning experience for students interested in a career in Fashion buying.   The internship is a development program that provides the training, knowledge and hands-on learning experience of a professional buyer for a major department store.

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International Rescue Committee (Unpaid Opportunities)

International Rescue Committee (Unpaid Opportunities)

The International Recuse Committee is often in need of interns to help support their work supporting refugee families in Tucson. It sounds like a great organization with opportunities that are likely of interest to HDFS students. You can review their general posting here - they often have opportunities in the following areas:

Administrative Intern

10 hours per week, and unpaid.

About Arizona Diaper Bank

In May 2022, the Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona merged with the Diaper Bank of Central Arizona, expanding our reach, and becoming the statewide Arizona Diaper Bank. We are proud to have distributed over 20 million diapers and incontinence briefs in 30 years, benefiting over 600,000 individuals.