Support our Mission
Our mission is to empower individuals to break free from the cycle of violence and abuse. By providing a safe and supportive environment with essential services, advocacy, and holistic programs, we aim to inspire hope, promote healing, and provide the tools for individuals to shape their own futures.
Clinical & non-clinical internships · 2026–2027
Learn by being
part of the work.
Build practical clinical, advocacy, outreach, research, fundraising, and operations skills while contributing meaningfully to survivor-centered services.
Real experience. Real support.
Practice with purpose.
The vibes Internship Program offers both clinical and non-clinical pathways. Clinical interns build supervised direct-service skills supporting people impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Non-clinical interns strengthen the prevention, outreach, research, fundraising, communications, accounting, executive-administration, program-administration, data, human-resources, and cross-functional work that sustains our mission.
Choose your pathway
Clinical or non-clinical.
Both move the mission.
Placement responsibilities are matched to your academic program, experience, interests, and ECLI-VIBES' current needs.
Direct-service learning
For eligible social work and mental health counseling students: supervised assessment, advocacy, safety planning, crisis support, systems navigation, documentation, groups, and warm handoffs.
Mission-building experience
Build practical experience in the behind-the-scenes work that keeps services strong and sustainable.
- Administration & office support
- Executive & leadership support
- Grant research, writing & reporting
- Fundraising & donor engagement
- Accounting & financial administration
- Human resources
- Prevention & community outreach
- Research & policy
- Communications & social media
- Data, evaluation & reporting
- Events & special projects
- Cross-functional organizational support
Please note: Non-clinical interns do not provide counseling, clinical services, or unsupervised direct-client services.
What you will learn
From first contact
to warm handoff.
Clinical interns develop direct-service skills across advocacy, trauma-informed support, systems navigation, and the everyday practices that help people feel respected and supported. Non-clinical interns develop focused experience through the pathway above.
Assessment & safety
Conduct supervised Purple Line Assessments, understand presenting concerns, identify urgent risks, and define a clear next step.
Trauma-informed support
Practice active listening, grounding, emotional regulation support, boundaries, and non-judgmental communication.
Advocacy & navigation
Support Orders of Protection, court navigation, Domestic Incident Report outreach, and connection to community resources.
Clinical exposure
For SW/MHC students: observe crisis sessions and assessments, participate in case discussions, and learn the 3-8 session CCC model.
Groups & workshops
Observe, support, and co-facilitate groups while learning group dynamics, emotional safety, and participant engagement.
Documentation & teamwork
Develop clear case notes, confidentiality practices, professional communication, and reliable participation in daily operations.
The commitment
Consistency creates
the learning.
This minimum applies to both clinical and non-clinical interns. Interns must maintain a consistent schedule for at least four months and be available at least two days per week. Standard shifts are seven hours and include a 30-minute break. Clinical placements may also be aligned with academic requirements.
The full picture
Client care includes
the everyday details.
Across both pathways, interns may support prevention and outreach, reception, the food pantry, research and policy, fundraising, communications, accounting support, executive administration, data and reporting, program administration, human resources, community-resource mapping, cross-functional organizational support, and special projects. Every role is approached with dignity, confidentiality, and care.
Supervision & support
You are not expected
to know everything.
All interns receive at least one hour of supervision each week, alongside ongoing feedback, learning reflection, and access to leadership for guidance. Clinical supervision is aligned with academic requirements for social work and mental health counseling students.
“Show up, stay engaged, ask questions, and grow.”
Interested in a 2026–2027 placement?
Bring your curiosity.
We’ll build from there.
Tell us about your academic program, placement requirements, anticipated start date, and area of interest. Please attach a current résumé and brief cover letter describing why you would like to intern with ECLI-VIBES.
Current Sponsors
At ECLI-VIBES, we are proud to work alongside dedicated partners who share our vision of a safer, healthier, and more compassionate community. Our financial sponsors are more than donors—they are true partners in action. Your generosity sustains our programs, expands our reach, and ensures that survivors of violence receive timely, trauma-informed care.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our current sponsors. Your partnership makes a difference every day—helping us provide counseling, legal support, housing assistance, advocacy, forensic nursing, youth mentorship, and so much more. Through your support, you are not only funding services—you are standing with survivors, strengthening families, and creating lasting change across Long Island.
You can make a difference too—become a sponsor and help ensure survivors receive the support and care they deserve.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We welcome businesses, organizations, and individuals to join us as financial partners. Sponsorships are fully tax deductible and can be customized to meet your goals and interests. To learn more or discuss tailored packages, please contact Dr. Heather Parrott (hparrott@eclivibes.org).
We offer four main levels of sponsorship, with options to contribute annually or through monthly donations:
Platinum Partner (over $10,000/year)
Our most generous sponsors. In addition to the benefits listed below, Platinum Partners receive:
Recognition in our annual report
Customized impact reports (as desired)
Prominent signage at events
A tailored marketing package for signature events
Gold Partner ($5,000–$10,000/year)
Gold Partners receive:
All standard benefits below
Prominent branding in our building
Recognition in our annual report
Acknowledgment in all marketing materials (website, newsletters, social media)
Silver Partner ($1,000–$5,000/year)
Silver Partners enjoy:
Larger logo placement
Acknowledgment in promotional materials and press releases
Additional social media recognition
Opportunities to share organizational information at outreach events
Bronze Partner ($500–$1,000/year)
Bronze Partners receive:
Recognition on our website
Social media shout-outs
Small logo placement at tabling events
Recognition & Gratitude
We value and respect the preferences of our partners. Sponsors may choose how they wish to be recognized, including options for anonymity. No matter the level, your partnership makes a meaningful difference and ensures that ECLI-VIBES can continue to stand with survivors.
FAQs
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Absolutely! The security and confidentiality of your information is our highest priority.
We use industry-standard SSL (secure socket layer) technology to protect your information and provide a safe and secure environment for online donations.
We will not sell, trade or share your personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations, and we will only share personal information if you have given us specific permission to do so.
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Yes! Simply check the box next to "Dedicate This Gift" and You'll then be able to send an optional email notification, message, and/or e-Card to the recipient.
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ECLI-VIBES is a not-for-profit corporation formed under the laws of the State of New York and a public charity under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, with offices at 40 Worth Street, Suite 303, New York NY 10013.
Donations will be used to support our programs to support our survivors. Please reach out with further inquires. We are happy to answer your questions.
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION
Volunteer
Volunteers are an integral part of what we do and grateful for those who take the time to work with us. Whether you work directly with the people we serve or help with other duties, you make a difference. Reach out to us so we can learn more about you!
Community Food Pantry
Our Community Food Pantry provides fresh grocery and shelf stable food items to members of our community. We can receive donations at our office as well as through our Amazon Wish List.