Personal Field Experience Examples

My experience with the Domestic Abuse Council of Volusia County is one that I will remember forever. I begin my field experience in January not knowing what to expect nor what would be expected of me. I knew that this experience would help me to evolve professionally, however, I did not know that it would help me to evolve in a social setting. During my time with the Domestic Abuse Council (DAC), I received the opportunity to meet great employees, numerous courageous survivors, and very bright children. It was not an expectation of mine that the survivors would enter into the shelter and leave the shelter so frequently. Whenever I came into the shelter, there was always either a new survivor going through the intake process or a survivor being discharged.
Some of my duties as an intern were to answer crisis hotlines, connect callers with resources, create a comforting and welcoming environment for the survivors, complete office duties, laundry, sustain a clean shelter, restock toiletries for the survivors, provide clerical assistance, and interact with the children within the shelter. Most of my responsibilities consisted of residential duties. One of the most memorable moments that I had from interning with DAC is when I had the opportunity to assist a survivor with her resume. It was fulfilling to know …show more content…
The most valuable knowledge that I have learned since interning with DAC is about victim of domestic violence and their abusers. The importance of safety is a top priority within the shelter. The second most valuable piece of knowledge that I have learned is how to work with people from different walks of life. This is very important because it is a tool that I will use for the rest of my academic and occupational