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Triangle Down Syndrome Network
Program: Triangle Down Syndrome Network
URL: http://www.triangledownsyndrome.org/
Contact Person: Lindsay Tipton
MSW Supervisor: Kari Alberque
Address: PO Box 37305 Raleigh, NC 27627
Phone: 919-803-0515
Fax: 919-788-3646
Email: lindsay@triangledownsyndrome.org
Level: BSW Program, MSW Foundation Yr, MSW Advanced Yr
Agency Auspices: Private, Non-Profit
Age Groups: Infant, Pre-School, Elementary, Adolescent, Young Adult, Adult
Setting: Indirect practice (macro)
Transportation: Car Needed
Work Hours: day with the option to work some evening/weekend events
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Criminal Check
Other Screenings Required:
Number of Students: 1
Fields of Practice: Developmental Disab., Families
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: Administration, Advocacy, Community Outreach, Data Collection, Evaluation/Research, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Information/referral, Planning & Budgeting, Program Evaluation
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: Develop a formal volunteer program
Fundraisipng: research and apply for grants, assist with annual spring appeal, event planning
support strategic planning process
assist with administrative duties
Ideal student description: The organization has only 2 employees. The ideal student would be comfortable working on a wide range of tasks concerning all aspects of the organization. The student would be independent and a self starter. The is a great opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of macro roles.
Pay/stipend offered?: No