The Los Angeles Valley College Basic Needs Center is currently seeking Counseling Interns to join our team. We are accepting applications from graduate students in counseling and related fields who are interested in gaining hands-on experience supporting community college students.

Our interns receive direct supervision from the Basic Needs Counselor/Coordinator and gain valuable experience in academic counseling, case management, resource navigation, workshop facilitation, public benefits support, and student advocacy. This opportunity provides meaningful exposure to student services and the growing field of basic needs work in higher education.

Interested students may apply through the following application link:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/m5ZTNEe2C2

Application materials required:

• Cover Letter indicating interest in the position
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Two Professional References (including names, titles, email addresses, and phone numbers)
• Unofficial Transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework

About the Basic Needs Center

The Basic Needs Center traces its roots to 2003, when faculty and staff came together to support a student experiencing homelessness while raising a young child. What began as a collaborative effort to address one student's immediate needs evolved into a campus-wide commitment to supporting students facing food insecurity, housing instability, transportation barriers, and other challenges that impact academic success.

Today, the Basic Needs Center serves thousands of students annually through case management, emergency assistance, public benefits enrollment, food support programs, housing referrals, and holistic student services. As one of the largest basic needs programs in the region, we remain committed to ensuring students have the resources necessary to persist, graduate, and achieve their goals.

Thank you for helping us connect with future counseling professionals. Please feel free to contact Juan Castellanos at (818) 778-5932 or castelj@lavc.edu with any questions.