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Dakota County Community Corrections
Internship Opportunities
Community Corrections has a broad range of volunteer and intern opportunities available. We offer unique opportunities, whether you want to contribute to your community or are a student looking for work experience to fulfill academic requirements. Position openings vary throughout the year.
Examples of volunteer and intern opportunities
- Help with juvenile offenders engaged in community projects
- Assist probation officers in juvenile or adult supervision
- Assist juveniles participating in extended day treatment
- Perform computer queries on information systems
- Help manage paperwork
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Corrections has a broad range of volunteer and intern opportunities available. We offer unique opportunities, whether you want to contribute to your community or are a student looking for work experience to fulfill academic requirements. Position openings vary throughout the year.
Examples of volunteer and intern opportunities
- Help with juvenile offenders engaged in community projects
- Assist probation officers in juvenile or adult supervision
- Assist juveniles participating in extended day treatment
- Perform computer queries on information systems
- Help manage paperwork
Dakota County General Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
Dakota County Public Health
American Red Cross - On-site Blood Donations
The American Red Cross and Dakota County partner to offer onsite blood donations at our main building locations throughout the county.
Public Health Community Partnerships
Dakota County Sheriff's Office
Explorer's Program
The Dakota County Sheriff's Explorer Program, run by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office in partnership with Learning For Life, is a non-profit organization dedicated to introducing young adults (14 - 20 years of age) to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice careers. Explorers are trained by department advisors in law enforcement techniques, community policing, crime prevention and first aid. This program helps prepare participants for a career in law enforcement and beyond.
Operations
Dakota County Social Services
Social Services Internship Opportunities
Dakota County Social Services Internship Program
The Dakota County Department of Social Services provides broad range of programs and services that enhance the well-being of individuals and families in the community. We offer a limited number of internships for associates, undergraduate and graduate degree students looking to fulfill academic degree requirements.
General Process
- Submission of an online application, resume, and cover letter.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check.
- A brief interview conducted by county staff.
- A written agreement between Dakota County and the college or university prior to acceptance.
- Meeting between the school contact and intern supervisor prior to start date.
2024 Schedule
See below for available opportunities.
