• Application and interview-based internship available to Jacksonville dancers recently out of the clubs, or looking to get out of the clubs
• Paid internship - $100/wk + weekly counseling fees. Allows the dancers to receive a little supplemental income for 12-weeks while they receive the resources and work to transition into a new career or phase of their life.
• Interns meet together one day a week (Tuesdays) at the Hope House from 9am-2pm (or 10am-3pm), plus attend one in-person counseling session each week.
• Interns receive case management, counseling, resource connections, community lunch, Bible study, life and vocational skills training + all related books, supplies, and opportunities for various gift cards
• 3-4 girls accepted into the program each cycle
• Drug-free internship (including marijuana) 
• 12-weeks long, two cycles a year. 

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Application Process

1. Submit completed Transformation Internship application (PDF or online)
2. If the applicant meets the program criteria, an in-person interview will be scheduled with the applicant and the Transformation Internship team at the Hope House approximately 30 days before the internship start date. The team will meet with the applicant to assess interest and readiness.
   • Discuss internship commitments and calendar to ensure understanding and availability
   • Discuss Christian foundation of the internship. While following Jesus is not a requirement of the interns, it is a key foundational component of the internship. We will pray and discuss Biblical concepts each week throughout the internship.
   • Discuss transportation and childcare (if applicable) availability
   • Discuss drug policy (90 days drug free prior to the start of the internship)and administer a drug test
3. Internship Offer – if the applicant demonstrates commitment/availability and meets the program requirements, an offer will be made to the applicant to join the internship.

Intern Commitments

COMMITMENTS:

• Commit to attend group sessions every Tuesday (5 hours/week for 12-weeks)
• Commit to arrive on time and stay for the entire group schedule for the day
• Commit to participate in weekly counseling sessions in person outside of our group sessions (1 hour/week)
• Commit to completing action steps agreed upon with case manager
• Commit to following the rules and guidelines included in this manual
• Commit to be drug-free (including marijuana, with no exceptions for medical marijuana cards) and agree to submit to periodic random drug tests (must be drug free 90 days prior to the start of the internship)
• Commit to an open mind regarding Biblical concepts shared and discussed

Additionally, the following are strongly encouraged because we believe they contribute greatly to healing:

• Journal weekly & keep a gratitude list
• Do something to serve someone each week
• Participate in some form of physical health during the week (walking, gym, home workout)