Internship Opportunities
Coulee Recovery Center offers meaningful internships for students interested in the fields of recovery, community health, human services, or nonprofit work. These experiences provide valuable insight into the recovery process while allowing students to actively contribute to programs that make a real difference in people’s lives.
Interns gain hands-on experience in prevention, outreach, and event coordination, working closely with staff to understand how a community-based recovery organization operates. Each internship is designed to combine learning with service, giving students the opportunity to build professional skills while supporting individuals and families on their recovery journey.
What to Expect
Internship experiences may include:
Working alongside agency staff and attending meetings to learn how the community addresses addiction and recovery.
Co-facilitating recovery support programming and assisting with the R.E.D. (Recovery Education Discussion) program.
Supporting fundraising events such as the Voices for Recovery Brunch and Home Run 10K/5K Walk/Run.
Assisting the Prevention Educator in delivering prevention education in local schools.
Developing activities and programming for the Drop-In Center.
Helping organize and host the Annual Turned Leaf Family Festival in September/October.
Assisting with lunch service or pantry operations on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
To learn more or inquire about available internships, contact Coulee Recovery Center at (608) 784-4177.
Past Internship Projects
Coulee Recovery Center interns have made a lasting impact through creative, community-focused projects that strengthen connection and promote recovery. Past groups have organized a variety of events, building strong camaraderie with both one another and the individuals they serve.
Highlights include coordinating an Earth Day Clean-Up at Riverside Park and launching a Pool League that fosters fellowship within the recovery community.
Students from Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Community Health Education, Criminal Justice, and Servant Leadership programs are encouraged to apply. Coulee Recovery Center has proudly partnered with students from UW–La Crosse, Viterbo University, Western Technical College, and Winona State University to provide meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.
Reach out to Coulee Recovery Center at (608) 784-4177 to learn more about upcoming internship opportunities and how to apply.