The Internship Program at VIP

Student interns and practicum students will be offered the opportunity to learn the many facets of creating and maintaining a violence prevention and intervention organization within a University setting. Based on a rotation model of experiential learning, internship and practicum students will gain experience in the following areas:

1. Program Development: Each student will be responsible for the development and implementation of a program or event that furthers the mission and goals of the VIP Center. This experience will allow students to obtain practical knowledge about prevention, outreach and event planning.
2. Volunteer recruitment, organization & development: Each student will experience working with student volunteers.
3. Education/Outreach: Students will gain training and experience providing outreach and awareness presentations to a variety of populations across campus.
4. Advocacy: Every student will learn more about advocating for victims seeking support, resources and referrals.
5. Special projects: Interns and practicum students are encouraged to also focus on an individual project. In the past, students have chosen to learn more and further develop their skills related to marketing, communications, social media, healthcare, event planning, drama, arts and crafts, and much more!

All students who complete a practicum or internship placement with the UK VIP Center will gain valuable knowledge regarding power-based personal violence, experience hands-on community organizing for social change, and contribute to creating a safe, empowering campus culture for all members of the UK community.

If you have an inquiry about internships, please email.

Violence Intervention Prevention Center, University of Kentucky • Frazee Hall, Lower Level, • Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. • Lexington, KY 40506-0031 • Telephone: 859-257-3574 • Fax: 859-323-3646

Last updated: May 1, 2013. The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity university.

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