[MSW] Spring 2027 Field Placement Opportunity

[Avril Knox]

Buckner Children and Family Services is a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to strengthening families and serving vulnerable children, seniors, and communities across Texas. Through our Family Hope Centers, Foster Care & Adoption programs, Family Pathways, and other community-based services, interns gain hands-on exposure to holistic, relationship-centered human services work.
Our internship program is designed to provide students with meaningful, real-world experience that complements their academic studies. Depending on their field of study and placement site, interns may have the opportunity to:

  *   Support family strengthening and case management services
  *   Assist with community outreach and program delivery
  *   Engage in volunteer and group engagement initiatives
  *   Contribute to program administration, research, or special projects
  *   Observe trauma-informed and strengths-based practices in action
Internship Structure & Locations
All Buckner internships are in-person to ensure students receive immersive, relational learning experiences within our programs and communities. We offer placements across eleven cities throughout Texas, though availability varies by site and term. Because placement capacity is limited, we encourage students to apply early and remain flexible regarding location.
Please note that Buckner internships are unpaid, educational placements designed to meet university practicum and field experience requirements while providing meaningful hands-on ministry and nonprofit experience.
Applicable Degree Programs
We welcome students pursuing a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including but not limited to:

  *   Social Work (BSW/MSW)
  *   Sociology or Human Services
  *   Nonprofit Management
  *   Public Administration
  *   Ministry or Theology
  *   Child & Family Studies / Human Development
  *   Communications or Marketing (for community engagement roles)
Students are invited to apply for an internship position by visiting our careers page at https://www.buckner.org/current-nonprofit-job-openings/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.buckner.org/current-nonprofit-job-openings/__;!!KGfBWX4!tBQQ1zyE6Hg76Ktts9UioVYCegEsyRaNmVxcecsq_CVMUSldaTL009gFm4N3AV9yZCUfJn72DWZ7-TiEaH21Wg$> and selecting Internship on the Department drop down.

To support a high-quality experience for both students and our ministry sites, we have established the following application deadline:

  *   Spring 2027 Term: October 26, 2026
This deadline allows adequate time for our team to conduct interviews, complete required background screenings, and facilitate onboarding and orientation prior to each term's start date. Because many of our programs serve vulnerable populations, thorough screening and preparation are essential to ensuring student readiness and client safety.
We would be grateful if you would share this information with eligible students who may be seeking internship placement opportunities. Our team is happy to partner closely with universities to ensure students meet both academic and field placement requirements.
If you or your students have questions about placement opportunities, program areas, or supervision structures, please don't hesitate to reach out. We value our partnership with your university and appreciate the opportunity to invest in the next generation of nonprofit and human services leaders.
With gratitude,

Rebecca Hand, MPA, CVA
Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement
Buckner Children and Family Services
12377 Merit Drive, Suite 900
Dallas, Texas 75251
Office/Cell: 214.939.7172
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Best regards,

Dr. Avril W. Knox, DSW
Assistant Professor
MSW Field Education Director
Faculty Advisor, Advocates @ A&M
School of Social Work | Henderson Building
Mail: P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429
Ship: 2600 S Neal Street, Commerce, TX 75428
[East Texas A&M logo]<https://www.tamuc.edu/>


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