Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

CANY welcomes interns and volunteers on a rolling basis throughout the year. We are flexible with individuals coming to our office and/or working remotely, and we cater the responsibilities given to individuals based on their interest and abilities.

Desired skills include any / all of the following:

• Research (e.g. data entry, data analysis).

• Administration (e.g. intake, database management).

• Translation (e.g. converting our documents into Spanish).

• Social Media (e.g. updating platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)

• Professional writing (e.g. creating Word documents, press releases, white papers)

• Outreach (e.g. working with vulnerable populations, creating relationships with organizations)

Benefits

CANY greatly values our interns and volunteers. We provide ongoing mentoring and training, professional development, and the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the corrections and criminal justice reform movement in New York.

How to Apply

CANY welcomes interns and volunteers throughout the year. We are flexible with individuals coming to our office, located in East New York, Brooklyn, NY, and/or working remotely, and we cater the responsibilities given to individuals based on their interest and abilities.

To learn more, applicants are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to the Correctional Association at info@correctionalassociation.org. Please add “Volunteer/Internship” in the subject line and include your availability during the week in the body of the email.

Candidates who represent or have worked directly with the populations most impacted by the criminal justice system are strongly encouraged to apply.