Placement Opportunities
This is a listing of community placements in Poughkeepsie and surrounding areas. As new opportunities become available, they will be posted on the web. We shall try to give you your first choice in placement. Also, if you have an idea of what you would like to do, and it is not listed, we will do our best to locate the position that you want.
Because of frequent changes in agency personnel and in the needs of an agency, we do not provide detailed job descriptions. We have available in the office, for most of the agencies, evaluations of the placements from former field work students; you are welcome to read them.
Field work credit is available through many academic departments. There is a prerequisite or co-requisite of at least one course in the department. (see academic requirements)
Guide to Community Internships and Volunteer Placements
Community and Governmental Services
Cultural Agencies
- The Arts
- Historical and Preservation
Agencies
Education
- Community Centers
& Tutoring Programs
- Day Care Centers and Early Childhood
Education
- Private and Parochial Schools and Churches
- Public Schools
Environmental and Planning Agencies
Law and Criminal Justice
- Legal Services
- Prison and Related Activities
Rehabilitative Services
- Helping
the Disabled
- Mental Health Agencies, Psychiatric
Hospitals
- Residential Schools and
Homes
Senior Citizen Agencies and Programs
Business and Financial Services
New York City - We have a variety of placements available. Students who wish placements in the City should make an early appointment with the Field Work Office. Resume required.
Vassar Field Work
Main N-165, Box 40
124 Raymond Ave.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
Phone: (845) 437-5280
Fax: (845) 437-7563