College and Undergraduate Students

Please note: we are temporarily halting our Practicum Training Program for September 2025-April 2026.  We will post further updates in the fall 2025 regarding resumption of the program for 2026. 

Placement/Internship Overview:

Opportunities may be available for students who are enrolled in a program related to social services, and who would like to complete their unpaid college or university placements at Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin. Student placements give students an opportunity to gain practical experience working in the field. Student placements may be available in a number of our programs including:

• The HEAL Network
• Safe Centre of Peel
• Outreach and Community Development 
• The Client Support Team

Application Process:

CFSPD typically accepts students whose placements allow them to commit to a minimum of 21 hours/week, for a period of at least 4 months. CFSPD usually accepts students whose placements begin in September, or May. There may be times when we accept students whose placements begin in January. If you are interested in a placement at CFSPD, please fill out our Student Application Form and submit it along with your resume and cover letter. 

Applications can be e-mailed to practicum@cfspd.com

Application timelines:

• For January placements, all student applications must be received by November 15^th
• For May placements, all student applications must be received by April 1^st
• For September placements, all student applications must be received by July 15^th

Students will be notified of next steps as needed.

Contact: 

Field Education Coordinators or interested students may contact practicum@cfspd.com for more information on the student recruitment process.