Phoenix Victim Services Intern/Volunteer- Spring 2027

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Criminal Division, Office of Victim Services Section is accepting applications for volunteer and unpaid intern Volunteer Victim Advocates in its Phoenix office for the Spring 2027 semester, January through June. The position requires a six-month commitment of 8–12 hours per week. The Office of Victim Services works to promote justice and healing for crime victims and relies on mature, responsible, caring volunteers and interns to support the people it serves.

Interns primarily assist advocates with case management to help ensure compliance with victims’ rights. They may observe advocates in court and have other opportunities for direct contact with victims. The role includes meaningful work with victims and is not solely clerical, though clerical responsibilities are part of the position. Training is provided. Opportunities include networking with prosecutors and additional education through field-related agency tours and in-person or virtual training.

Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter in the same document upload. The cover letter should explain their motivation for participating in the program, provide some information about themselves, and describe their future goals. Applicants are encouraged to speak with their department’s internship advisor before applying. Serious candidates must be fingerprinted and pass a State and Federal criminal background check before an internship offer can be made.

Requirements

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
• Pass 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.
• Commitment of six months, January through June 2027, for 8–12 hours per week.
• Submit a resume and cover letter in the same document upload; the cover letter should describe motivation, personal background, and future goals.

Nice To Haves

• Junior status or higher for bachelor's degree students preferred.
• Second-year status or higher for associate's degree students preferred.
• Recent graduates are permitted.
• Relevant academic backgrounds include political science, psychology, communications, sociology, pre-law, criminal justice, and the International College.
• Interest in an internship in human or victim services, explained in the cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between crime victims and members of the criminal justice system, including attorneys, courts, probation departments, and custodial agencies.
• Explain victims’ legal rights in layperson’s terms.
• Accompany victims to court.
• Offer reassurance and empathetic listening.
• Identify victims’ needs resulting from the crime.
• Assist advocates with case management to help 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.

What This Job Offers

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