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Internships
Internships are a great way to get your foot in the door in the non-profit sector. Search the links below for local, national, and international internships opportunities. American Association of Colleges of Nursing Public Policy Internship The AACN internship offers student nurses the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the process of policy formation. Students are placed with various AACN staff with experience in health policy, quality/ patient safety, nursing education, geriatric nursing, or end of life care. Internships are designed in collaboration with each student based on her or his goals and objectives. For more information, contact Gene Throwe at gthrowe@aacn.nche.edu or (202) 463-6930, ext. 237. Associated Students of Madison ASM is your volunteer and campaign driven student government that advocates for student concerns with the UW Administration, Madison city council, state legislature, and federal congress. Each semester, 20-30 students are selected to participate in ASM's Internship Program, where academic credit is earned for a variety of ASM sponsored projects and programs. There are internships available in each of the committees and campaigns that ASM works on each semester, with the exception of ASM's closed committees and boards. Interns have the chance to do many different kinds of work on campaigns and committees. The Bronx Defenders The Bronx Defenders accepts college interns for summer placement and investigative interns for both summer and semester placement. All internships are full time. Investigative interns are responsible for the field work associated with the defense of a criminal case. They take witness statements, serve subpoenas and, if necessary, testify. Conservancy of Southwest Florida Conservation Associate Upon completion of the Conservation Associate Program, a CA leaves with a varied hands-on experience that can include animal care and basic medical techniques, education program development, public speaking skills, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of South Florida flora and fauna - depending upon the program area. Other benefits include housing with washer and dryer, uniform shirts, and accident insurance, all furnished at no charge. Conservation Associates receive a scholarship equivalent to $125 per week of service. The scholarship may be used to cover expenses at the student's discretion. Conservation on the Land Internship Program - Wisconsin Land & Water Conservation Association Numerous opportunities are available through the Conservation on the Land Internship Program. Postings at this time include various types of Conservation Interns who will work at county Land Conservation Departments or related organizations throughout Wisconsin, including Burnett, Dodge, Eau Claire, and Rusk, Sauk counties. Responsibilities vary by county, and include work such as GIS mapping, monitoring invasive species, conservation planning, and lake and stream surveying. Democracy Matters Democracy Matters is a non-partisan non-profit organization of students and professors working on campuses across the country to educate people about the role of money in politics, and its impact on democracy. We are hiring part-time interns during the academic year to: Build coalitions of student activists on campus…Organize teach-ins on money in politics…Train college students to run workshops in high schools…Coordinate with other colleges in sponsoring reform legislation…Lobby and educate elected officials about campaign finance reform…Run petition drives and door-to-door canvasses to educate students on the issue of money in politics. Democracy Matters provides Campus Coordinators with a stipend of $750 per semester, professional support, a wide range of materials, funding for campus activities, and opportunities to participate in regional and national conferences. Contact Information: Joan Mandle, Democracy Matters, 2600 Johnny Cake Hill Road, Hamilton, NY, 13346 joanm@democracymatters.org Everett Public Service Internship Program (NYC & Washington D.C. Opportunities) For those undergraduate and graduate students that are looking for internship opportunities in the New York City and D.C area, a possible resource is the Everett Public Service Internship Program. GUTS - Greater University Tutoring Service The Intern will meet with the Director to develop a work plan based on the their interests and on the needs of GUTS. However, possible projects may include study skills workshop development and facilitation, individual counseling with students who need help with various study skills, and outreach to various campus groups to promote the program. Work two hours per week per credit, plus weekly staff meetings for a semester. Hours are generally weekday afternoons and evenings. This is a great database that has paid, unpaid, and volunteer internships nationally and internationally. This is a great start to your search for an internship. The website is global network of people who want to change their communities and the world by connecting people, ideas, and resources in every possible way Partnership for Public Service: Internships The Partnership for Public Service website has a great list of web resources for internships and scholarships for those interested in public service. Raise Your Voice Campaign Resources to find a job, internship, or fellowship that is related to social change. South Madison Farmers' Market Help grow the South Madison Farmers' Market this season! We are offering opportunities for INTERNSHIP and INDEPENDENT STUDY projects, with the flexibility to design a project around your Washington Semester Program at American University Wexford Ridge Neighborhood Center WRNC has a number of opportunities for students who would like to do community projects and/or integrate community work into their research. The center will work with students and faculty to meet academic requirements. Opportunities are available in the areas of: Community Organizing, Community Recording Studio, Green Building, Integrated Curriculum, Oral History Project, Performing Arts, Resource Library, Scholars Program, Technology Lab, Volunteer Management, and Youth Health & Fitness. For more information, contact Paul Terranova, Executive Director at (608) 833-4979. Wisconsin Sports Development Corporation (WSDC) Internships are available with WSDC in the areas of Development and Event Recruitment, Health Education, Marketing and Communications and Event Operations. Prefer to have this person work for a full year. Starting and ending dates are negotiable. Work about 10 hours per week on average. Should be available to work during the major WSDC events, including Badger State Games and Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon. Wisconsin Student Public Interest Research Group (WISPIRG) WISPIRG internships seek to bridge classroom studies with real world experiences. Every semester dozens of students are selected to participate in the internship program. Interns earn 3-6 credits while working with professional staff and faculty members. The primary entry-level internships are in the areas of Organizing, Grassroots, Media, and Research. |