PHOENIX VICTIM SERVICES INTERN/VOLUNTEER- SPRING 2027

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Criminal Division, Office of Victim Services Section, is accepting applications for volunteers and unpaid interns to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates in the Phoenix office during the Spring 2027 semester, January through June. The commitment is six months, for 8–12 hours per week. The Office of Victim Services works to promote justice and healing for crime victims and relies on mature, responsible, and caring volunteer interns.

Interns primarily assist advocates with case management to support compliance with Victims’ Rights. They may also observe advocates in court and have other direct contact with victims. The role is not a clerical internship, although it includes some clerical responsibilities. Training is provided, along with opportunities for networking with prosecutors, field-related agency tours, and in-person or virtual training.

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter together in the same document upload. The cover letter should explain their motivation for joining the program, provide some information about themselves, and describe their future goals.

Requirements

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
• Pass a security background check, including fingerprinting and a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies.
• Ability to work effectively with people in sensitive areas.
• Good writing, communication, and computer skills.
• Submit a resume and a cover letter in the same document upload.

Nice To Haves

• Junior status or higher for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Second-year status or higher for students pursuing an associate’s degree is preferred.
• Recent graduates are permitted.
• Background in political science, psychology, communications, sociology, pre-law, criminal justice, or the International College.
• Cover letter explaining interest in an internship in human or victim services.

Responsibilities

• Assist advocates with case management to ensure compliance with Victims’ Rights.
• Answer or return calls from victims and constituents.
• Correspond by email and letter.
• Update case files and notes in an electronic case management system.
• Have opportunities to observe advocates in court and engage in other direct contact with victims.
• Participate in networking with prosecutors, field-related agency tours, and in-person or virtual training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed