Internship/Volunteer Opportunities



Internship/Volunteer Opportunities

Magnolia Project  Paid Summer Internships

The Magnolia Project, a student-run volunteer and internship program based in post-Katrina Gulf Coast advocacy, is pleased to offer 8-week, stipended internships specializing in a variety of fields in New Orleans, Louisiana, this upcoming Summer 2009. Interns will be matched with partner organizations according to their interest and through the selection process.  Previous internship sites included the Loyola Katrina Law Clinic, Neighborhood Empowerment Network Association, Office of Recovery Management, Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools, Greater New Orleans Housing Alliance, and Neighborhoods Partnership Network. 

To find out more, we encourage you to attend one of the info sessions.  These will take place:

Friday, February 6th: 7pm in 109 Wheeler

Monday, February 9th: 7pm in Location TBD

Thursday, February 12th: 7pm in Location TBD

The applications (in the Downloads section of the website) are due February 20th to the Cal Corps office in 505 Eshleman. 

For more information visit: magnoliaproject.berkeley.edu

 University of California, Berkeley's Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) This program provides faculty-mentored research opportunities for underrepresented undergraduate students in the Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, and Physical Sciences. The program encourages and prepares participants to pursue MA/PhD degrees and research careers in these fields. This year SROP has the opportunity to also accommodate students interested in applying to law school.

For detailed program info see:

Children Now - Health Policy Intern

Children Now is a national organization that works on expanding health care access to children. The Health Policy Intern tasks will include: researching policy and budget proposals, drafting fact sheets, and preparing for meetings and events in a fast-moving advocacy environment. This internship offers the opportunity to participate in meetings and/or legislative hearings in Sacramento on children's health.

For more information:

Send applications to: tmorrison@

Resources for Community Development

Resources for Community Development (RCD) is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing for low-income Bay Area residents. We provide numerous services to the tenants living in our housing sites, such as afterschool programs for the youth, nutrition and exercise workshops for the elderly, and holiday parties for all the tenants.

We need volunteers for:

- tutoring and mentoring the youth in afterschool programs

- delivering food packages to the elderly

- becoming a companion for a senior citizen (eat, walk, and hang out with

the senior citizens!)

- chinese translation services (need students to translate for the Chinese

community in the housing sites)

- planning holiday parties

For more information, visit

If you are interested, please email Jennifer Kung at jkung@berkeley.edu

The Suitcase Clinic

The Suitcase Clinic is a student-led, humanitarian organization that works, with the homeless community in Berkeley. It combines a strong commitment, to co-operative advocacy, holistic wellness, and democratic participation, with enthusiastic and able administration. If you'd like to get involved with a great group of passionate people and friends that make a difference every single week come check us out! To, volunteer you must apply and enroll in the 2-unit "Suitcase Clinic", course.

For more information visit: .

The Health and Medical Apprenticeship Program (HMAP) This program was created in 1984 by four UC Berkeley undergraduates with the goal of introducing Berkeley students to issues and ethical dilemmas related to the fields of health and medicine. The results of their efforts are three subprograms: the class Interdepartmental Studies 130 (IDS 130), the Field Study Internship (FSI), and the Health Service Internship (HSI). An entirely student run organization, HMAP continues to expose students to a broad spectrum of experiences and opportunities, covering many facets of health and medicine, as well as emphasizing participatory learning. For more information visit:

Center for Environmental Health Internship Opportunity (oakland downtown) This program is currently focused on the public health and environmental issues that are associated with the manufacturing, use, and disposal of electronic products.

Hours: 10-15 hours/week

Potential Intern Projects:

* Researching environmental and health issues associated with electronics. Writing press releases and/or educational documents.

* Coordinating the Northern California Chapter of Practice Green Health.

* Organizing roundtables, conducting outreach to "Green Teams" and facilitating communication among the hospitals.

* Uncovering/Researching companies that are innovative in the area of sustainability.

* Helping develop Pollution Prevention website: fact finding and format. Contact: Judy Levin (510) 655-3900 ext. 316

Californians for a Healthy and Green Economy (CHANGE) Internship Opportunity CHANGE is a growing coalition of environmental health, policy, labor, environmental justice, interfaith, and other organizations who are working to create a better system for regulating toxic chemicals in California.

Potential Intern Projects: The intern would assist CEH's Policy Director with her work as the coordinator for CHANGE. We are looking for someone interested in chemical policy reform in California as we continue to move forward in the current political climate including tracking the development of the Green Chemistry Initiative and the implementation of bills AB 1879/SB 509 which lay the foundation for the creation of a regulating body for chemicals in California.

Possible intern projects include:

* Identifying training opportunities for our trainers and assisting in coordinating the trainings

* Researching hot topics in green chemistry and chemicals policy

* Tracking chemical and toxics related media

* Compiling and creating outreach materials

Hours: We are flexible in terms of days and hours. But we would like a solid commitment of at least 10-20 hours a week.

Please apply as soon as possible. To apply send a resume, cover letter, short writing sample (2 pages max), and the names and phone numbers of two references. Submit to Moriah Cohen at moriah@ or mail to: CEH, 2201 Broadway, Suite 302, Oakland, CA 94612. We prefer email. Please put "spring internship" in the subject line of your email or on your envelope. After March 1, 2009, please call before applying.

For more information visit: and the CHANGE Facebook group

The Berkeley Summer Internship Program places students with Bay Area employers. This 10-12 week program is offered by Summer Sessions and spans sessions A and C. Students choose their internship area from one of six broad interest tracks and work closely with a Berkeley faculty member to make the best of both academic and professional experiences. For more information visit: summer.berkeley.edu/internship

Cancer Study Research Assistant/Marin Women’s Study Be part of a regional collaborative study team with the potential to discover why breast cancer rates are high in Marin County. The intern in this crucial position will help make The Marin Women's Study more efficient. Student must be very detail-oriented, able to work systematically, and good at catching errors. Minimum time commitment is 6 hours per week and the ideal would be 16-20 hours per week, weekdays except Fridays. Minimum length of internship: four months, with the possibility of an extension. Must be a self-starter who also is a good team member. Intern will help with editing, scanning surveys, packet preparation, phone calling, public contact, data presentation and literature reviews. Great opportunity for a student interested in health, research and health statistics. Desired: familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. All training, including confidentiality training, will be provided. Position will be supervised by professional epidemiologist. Location: 20 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael.

Contact: Megan Monge; mmonge@co.marin.ca.us      

Huntington Medical Research Institutes (HMRI) Summer Student Research Program Our 10-week-long summer research program gives students an opportunity to get hands-on experience working in biomedical research. Undergraduate and graduate students with some previous lab experience in biology/chemistry/biomedical engineering, admitted for summer internships, have an opportunity to learn laboratory procedures and work alongside their accomplished mentors. They experience medical research aimed at developing effective diagnosis and treatment of medical problems. Students attend lectures by HMRI scientists about recent research developments and present results of their own research projects at the end of the summer session. At the end of the program, students may obtain a letter of recommendation from their mentors. Students, who successfully complete the program, will receive a certificate of completion.

Deadline for Applications: April 15th, 2009For more Information visit:

Sansum Diabetes Research Institutes (Community health) Summer Internship Program

|Sansum Diabetes Research Institute's Summer Internship Program has a primary focus on diabetes mellitus, but interns learn about and are involved in a wide variety of |

|research and medically oriented activities. Providing insight into both clinical and academic medicine as well as medical research, this internship program offers a |

|comprehensive learning experience for those interested in a biological science or medical career. Interns spend up to ten weeks working under the general supervision of |

|Chief Scientific Officer Lois Jovanovic, MD, and under the immediate direction of a Senior Scientist. Interns (1) shadow research institute and community physicians |

|practicing in various fields of medicine up to four days per week (2) work on an assigned project contributing to the research or community outreach goals of the |

|institute, (3) attend research program presentations by staff and visiting scientists, and (4) learn to critically review pertinent literature. There are weekly education|

|sessions on diabetes mellitus, its treatment and complications, the physiology of the pancreas and various organ systems affected by diabetes. Senior Scientists present |

|background reviews of their research. Interns receive instruction in many aspects of clinical research including writing, analyzing, and presenting their research |

|results. |

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|Students with an interest or goal of a career in medicine or the biologic sciences are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have completed at least two years of |

|college, preferably including math and science course work. The ability to speak Spanish is helpful, but not required. |

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Interns receive a stipend equal to the minimum wage allowed by law. We attempt to assist with housing but final responsibility for housing and travel expenses rests with the intern.

Deadline for Application + letters of recommendation: March 1st, 2009 For more information:

Mental Health Association of San Francisco (Health Policy) The Mental Health Association of San Francisco is seeking undergraduate or graduate students for full or part-time (15-40 hrs/week; 2-5 days/wk) unpaid internship positions. Internships are offered in the fall and spring semesters and also in the summer. This internship focuses on assisting in MHA-SF’s public policy and advocacy efforts to improve mental health in San Francisco. This includes researching mental health information and public policy information, providing assistance to Public Policy Committee and leadership and advocacy trainings, assembling resources to enhance outreach and advocacy, drafting advocacy letters and designing community announcements. Some criteria include:

• Undergraduate or graduate student in Psychology, Social Work, Political Science, Non-profit Administration or related field

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Hard working, creative and detail oriented

• Collaborative working style with ability to work well with others

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, graphic, and database systems

• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of MHA-SF

Deadline: until filled For more information visit:

Children Now Policy Intern (Health Policy) Children Now is a national organization for people who care about children and want to ensure that they are the top public policy priority. We promote children’s access to a great education, quality health care, and positive media. The policy intern for children’s health will work at least 15 hours per week, for at least 3 months. Interns work closely with staff, but manage their projects independently, exercising good judgment, problem-solving skills, and superlative time management. Successful interns have some work experience, are interested in policies and programs affecting children, and are resourceful, efficient, and reliable. Internships are unpaid. Tasks will include researching policy and budget proposals, drafting fact sheets, and preparing for meetings and events in a fast-moving advocacy environment. This internship offers the opportunity to participate in meetings and/or legislative hearings in Sacramento on children’s health.

Deadline: Rolling For more Information:

AIDS Health Project Post Baccalaureate Internship Program The AIDS Health Project began its Post-Baccalaureate Internship Program in 1991 with short-term internships for college students. Today, as a one-year program, it has become an integral part of the agency’s structure and is designed to target college graduates who have an interest in the health professions, social services, or non-profit management.

This one-year program helps AHP not only to better manage the volume of high quality services we offer, but also to groom future mental health, social service, and public health providers with expertise in HIV care. It provides interns the opportunity to give back to the community while learning valuable skills and fostering professional growth. Past interns have gone on to enjoy successful careers in medicine, psychology, public health, social work, and public interest law.

Deadline: Applications are due March 31, 2009 (early application is encouraged) For more information:

William J. Clinton Foundation Internships (Health Policy)

Are you passionate about public service?

Do you want to make a difference in the world?

You can give back.

Interns have the responsibility of interacting directly with staff, volunteers, and Foundation stakeholders in such activities as communications, development, and scheduling. Through firsthand experience, you¹ll learn how the Clinton Foundation functions on a daily basis, and will assist with this process directly.

To apply you’ll need:

a. A copy of your current resume.

b. Short essay: Up to 500 words stating your interest in the work of President Clinton, your objectives and expectations of an internship at the William J. Clinton Foundation, and how these relate to your future goals.

c. Short Biography: about 200 words.

d. A list of relevant course work.

e. If you are applying for a stipend, then prepare a statement of need that includes the reasons we should consider you for a need-based stipend. Up to 500 words.

f. Two letters of recommendation: Two letters should be included in the application packet in sealed envelopes. If you are a student, one should be from a professor

To Apply:

Deadline: Rolling

Environmental Chemicals & Breast Cancer Project Assistant

Rate of Pay:  $12/hour

Work Hours:  10 hours/week

Start Date:  immediately

Supervisor:  Suzanne Llewellyn

Work location:  751 University Hall

Project Description

Provide administrative support for the newly funded California Chemicals and Breast Cancer Project co-directed by Dr. Megan Schwarzman from UCB’s School of Public Health and Dr. Sarah Janssen from the Natural Resources Defense Council.  

One of the biggest challenges to understanding how chemicals in consumer products and the environment may contribute to breast cancer is a lack of toxicity information for tens of thousands of commonly used chemicals.  Through its Green Chemistry Initiative, California is leading the effort to improve chemicals policy by requiring more information about the chemical make-up of products and the use of chemicals in the manufacturing process coupled with public access to this data.  This project will provide guidance for this policy reform by outlining measures that take into account the biological pathways that could link chemical exposures with the development of breast cancer. A multidisciplinary team of experts will assess both existing toxicological tests and gaps in the availability of testing measures, to recommend a decision-making process that could be used to prioritize which chemicals are most concerning for their links to breast cancer. The project culminates in a final report for publication and dissemination.

 

Job Duties

• Download journal articles and publications using PubMed and other online resources; compile a reference list of relevant literature for review by the project directors and expert panelists using Endnote software.

• Disseminate the literature for review by approximately 13 experts and monitor responses received from them.

• Identify dates for meetings, book room and caterer; set up conference calls as needed

• Coordinate payment of invoices with financial analyst

• Assist panelists with travel arrangements and reimbursements

• Assemble, copy, and distribute meeting preparatory materials 

Contact info:Suzanne Llewellyn, M.Ed. Center for Occupational & Environmental Health 510-643-4422 FAX: 510-642-5815

17th WASHINGTON HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE

In conjunction with the Center for Health Policy Research and Ethics at George Mason University, the Washington Health Policy Institute explores all facets of the health policymaking process and provides participants with the knowledge needed to make a difference in the U.S. health care system.

The policymaking process is illuminated by examining both current national and state challenges.  By learning about policymaking through selected program and policy issues, participants will be able to transfer this knowledge to any health policy problem or circumstance. Faculty include speakers from Federal and State Health Agencies, Congress and State Legislatures, Media Experts, and Nationally Prominent Leaders in Health Policy, Nursing and Quality of Care Issues.

Institute Participants Learn About:

*How policy is made -- the process, structures, players and influential forces How problems drive actions *The role of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches in health policymaking

 *The Federal budget

*Influences on the policy process: interest groups, Federal and state agencies, influential leaders, associations, coalitions, and the media

*The relationship between policy and politics, and political strategy                 *U.S. health care infrastructure -- Is it up to the challenges of inadequate financing, workforce shortages, serving the uninsured, and other issues?     *How to conduct an effective meeting with a policymaker or legislator Communication skills for political success                                                     *Making Capitol Hill visits

EARN GRADUATE CREDIT!

For more information and to register, go to:  

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY FOR PARTICIPANTS!

Apply to be a Fellow in the Policy Research Mentorship Program!

Contact: Tim Henderson at thender1@gmu.edu For more information visit:  

Muscular Dystrophy Assocation (MDA) VOLUNTEERS

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is recruiting fun, hard-working, and compassionate individuals to volunteer as counselors at our annual summer camp from August 9th through August 15th at Camp Westminster Woods in Occidental, CA. MDA’s summer camp program offers youths with neuromuscular diseases the opportunity to form powerful friendships and build self-confidence in a safe and supportive environment. The camp is free of charge and open to all MDA clients between the ages of 6 and 17 years old. Counselors help campers take part in sports, swimming, horseback ridding arts & craft projects, and other activities designed to suit a wide range of physical abilities. MDA’s summer camp is a life-changing experience, for counselors and campers alike! It is also a valuable addition to your resume and a wonderful experience if you are thinking about a career in medicine, social work or the non-profit sector.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Fisher in the San Francisco

MDA office at (415)473-7500, or email Jfisher@. To get an idea

of what camp is like for counselors, please feel free to contact head

counselor Amit Pande at pandeamit@berkeley.edu.

UCLA PREP

UCLA PREP is an intensive, summer program where promising students who come from educationally and/or economically disadvantaged background are exposed to the rigors of academic medicine and dentistry.  Included are preceptorships with physicians and dentist in clinical and research settings.  The program is enhanced by students being mentored in intimate, structured cluster groups by trained teaching assistants; themselves accomplished medical students. The postmark deadline for submission of all required material is Friday March 1st, 2009.   The application and further program information are available at: medstudent.ucla.edu/prospective click on premedical programs, click on PREP. Due Date: Friday March 1st, 2009 For more information visit: medstudent.ucla.edu/prospective click on premedical programs, click on PREP.

Children’s Hospital Autism Intervention (CHAI) Volunteer/Tutor for Young Children on the Autism Spectrum Children’s Hospital Autism Intervention (CHAI) is a comprehensive program of integrated services for infants and children up to age 3 who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Children receive about 15 hours per week of individualized intervention services including: developmentally-based and behavioral treatment, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy, in agency, school and home settings. In addition, CHAI provides families with information and resources so that they can better understand and advocate for the current and future needs of their children.

CHAI is looking for energetic and creative volunteers to receive training and work with young children (up to 3 years of age) with Autism (significant delays in social relating, communication and play). Students in any field may apply if interested in working with this population. No experience required, although experience with children a plus. We are especially interested in students willing to make a yearlong commitment. We understand that your schedule may change each quarter or semester. A commitment of at least 9 hours per week is required. The weekly hours include time for a 1-hour mandatory seminar/group supervision that is offered from 12:45 to 1:30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays beginning Tuesday, February 10, 2009, and two 4-hour sessions each week. Sessions can be scheduled 8:30 to 12:30 or 1:30 to 5:30 Monday through Friday according to program needs and your availability. Sessions will also begin Tuesday, February 10, 2009, depending on your finalized schedule.

There are two orientation sessions that must be attended before participation can begin. The first is a general orientation to the hospital volunteer program on Friday, February 6, 2009, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. The second is a program specific orientation here at CHAI on Monday, February 9, 2009, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Please note that we are located at 645 Fourth Street, at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Way, near Jack London Square, not at the main campus of the hospital. Apply through The UC Berkeley Career Center Website, Callisto, by February 27, 2009.

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) is a FREE (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer academic enrichment program that offers freshman and sophomore college students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation.

To apply to SMDEP, you must submit all of the following materials by the deadline:

1. SMDEP Web Application—Once successfully submitted, your information is immediately available to SMDEP.

2. Transcripts—Processed within 10 business days of receipt at the National Program Office. An admissions decision will not be given until all transcripts are received. Please follow up with your registrar's office to ensure that transcripts arrive by the deadline.

Please Note: If you are a freshman in college and you have not received your first semester grades, please allow time for grades to be established before sending your transcripts to the National Program Office.

3. Letters of Recommendation—Processed within 10 business days of receipt at the National Program Office.

4. Late submission of transcripts and recommendations could result in your application not being processed. Please ensure that all of your documents are submitted to the NPO on or before the application deadline of March 1! The NPO strongly encourages early submission of the application to increase your chance of being considered by the program site(s) you designated, since applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information visit:

Nutrition and Public Policy This project covers a broad area of topics related to nutrition and health policies. Current issues include nutrition education, health-care reform, food additives, restaurant foods, vitamins, saturated fats, synthetic foods, pesticides and microbial contamination of foods. Projects may involve research for policy analysis and development, op-ed pieces, reports, tracking legislation and regulations and assisting in policy advocacy. Applicants should have a strong college-level science, public policy or law background and must submit a writing sample.

Contact: Jcaputo@ Center for Science in the Public Interest

Attn: INT

1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. #300

Washington, D.C. 20009-5728

 

Grassroots Advocacy Grassroots interns work closely with CSPI staff to implement field campaigns by engaging citizen support of obesity and nutrition policy at the federal, state, and local level. Responsibilities include conducting outreach to CSPI members, organizations and grasstops, coordinating legislative and activists meetings, and implementing a free-media campaign. Other activities include circulating flyers and petitions at local community events, some data entry, and other duties as assigned. Interest in health and nutrition a plus.

Contact: Jcaputo@ Center for Science in the Public Interest

Attn: INT

1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. #300

Washington, D.C. 20009-5728

Integrity in Science The Integrity in Science project investigates and publicizes the destructive influence of corporate interests on scientific research and promotes policies for the ethical conduct and oversight of science. CSPI seeks greater disclosure and prevention of conflicts of interests that color research findings, news stories, and public policy decisions. Target audiences for the project include academic researchers, journalists, environmental and public health organizations, policymakers in Congress, and federal agencies (e.g., Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drug Administration). Candidates should possess strong research and writing skills and have an interest in public policy.

Contact: Jcaputo@ Center for Science in the Public Interest

Attn: INT

1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. #300

Washington, D.C. 20009-5728

American Cancer Society

The purpose of the internship program is to develop public awareness of the American Cancer Society. During their eight-week sessions interns will obtain:

• Hands-on experience in the activities of non-profit agencies

• In-depth knowledge of the American Cancer Society's efforts in cancer control, volunteer involvement, and community outreach

• Opportunity to continue to intern with us through their college years

• Competitive stipend of up to $2,500 (for paid positions)

• An opportunity to select one of three sessions: Fall (Sept.-Dec.); Spring (Jan.-May); Summer (June-Aug)

The Internship Program is designed for full-time undergraduate and graduate level college students who:

• Have completed their freshman year of college (minimum) and will return to college after the internship with us

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.00 or B average

• Have serious interest in pursuing a career in the non-profit sector

• Can demonstrate a relationship between their projected major and the work of the American Cancer Society

Interested applicants should submit:

• Internship Application Form indicating the complete title and location for the position you want to apply for.

• Résumé including honors, awards, etc.

• One-page essay on reasons for applying and your area of interest, typed, double-spaced

After being pre-selected you will additionally need:

• Two letters of recommendation from faculty

• Official school transcript(s)

Please e-mail (preferred), fax, or mail your application form, résumé and essay by appropriate deadline to:

Manager of Student Programs

E-mail: Internships@

Fax: 404-982-3677

Mail: American Cancer Society

250 Williams Street, NW

Atlanta, GA 30303-1002

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