Are you looking for a part-time job?
Part-time Success Story:
CSI Transitions Family Violence Services
Almeta Phipps (seated), Sociology Major
Senior, December 2008
Supervisor Ms. Brown (standing)
So you love to volunteer but still need to earn a paycheck? Why not try CSI? The Community Service Internship Program offers students the opportunity to utilize Federal Work-Study money to get paid for doing community service. Sound too good to be true? Check out Almeta's story.
In summer 2006, Almeta began volunteering at Transitions Family Violence Services, a domestic violence and homeless shelter as a hotline operator. With the help of the CMC, Almeta turned this enjoyable and satisfying volunteer opportunity into a paid job.
Since taking this step to advance her career, Almeta's responsibilities have increased. Her duties currently include screening hotline calls, tutoring, accompanying legal advocates to court, making follow up calls to clients, providing assistance to clients at the shelter, and maintaining a safe environment at the shelter. Take a look at what Almeta had to say when asked how the current position benefited her.
"This position has shown me to be empathic and nonjudgmental. It has shown me how to find and provide resources for people, be compassionate, remain neutral, and use discretion when working with clients. Through work-study I have been able to see what goes on with domestic violence cases in the courts. I have been able to go to the General Assembly to lobby for several domestic violence bills. I was able to meet several delegates from the Hampton Roads area and Governor Tim Kaine. I am grateful to the many clients, colleagues, and especially Ms. Brown for giving me this chance."
