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Accion International
56 Roland St., Suite 300,
Boston, MA 02129
phone: (617) 625-7080 / fax: (617) 625-7020
Description:
ACCION is a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving people
the tools they need to work their way out of poverty by
providing "micro" loans to poor women and men who start their
own businesses. An ACCION internship provides you with the
opportunity to learn about microenterprise development and
office systems in a friendly, professional, multicultural
environment. ACCION is based in Boston, a short walk from the
Sullivan Square T-station. Internships become available on a
sporadic basis and are coordinated by Human Resources in the
headquarters office - internships are unpaid.
American Friends Service
Committee (AFSC)
Anti-violence, anti-social injustice group
New England Regional office
2161 Massachusetts Ave.,
Cambridge, MA 02140
phone: (617) 661-6130 / fax: (617) 354-2832
Description:
American Friends Service Committee carries out service,
development, social justice, and peace programs throughout the
world. The AFSC works with policy makers to promote relief and
reconstruction, global peace building, youth leadership, and the
abolition of the death penalty. AFSC's work attracts the support
and partnership of people of many races, religions, and
cultures.
Amnesty International
Northeast Regional Office
58 Day St.,
Davis Square ,
Somerville, MA 02144
phone: (617) 623-2005 / fax: (617) 441-5417
Description:
Amnesty International's vision is of a world in which every
person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights
standards. Amnesty International undertakes research and action
focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to
physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and
expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context
of promoting all human rights.
Center for Constitutional Rights (Outside Boston)
666 Broadway 7th floor
New York, NY 10012
phone: (212) 614-6464
Description:
The Center for Constitutional Rights is dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Founded in 1966 by attorneys who represented civil rights movements in the South, CCR is a non-profit legal and educational organization committed to the creative use of law as a positive force for social change.
CCR uses litigation proactively to advance the law in a positive direction, to empower poor communities and communities of color, to guarantee the rights of those with the fewest protections and least access to legal resources, to train the next generation of constitutional and human rights attorneys, and to strengthen the broader movement for constitutional and human rights. Our work began on behalf of civil rights activists, and over the last four decades CCR has lent its expertise and support to virtually every popular movement for social justice.
CCR has numerous internships, both legal and otherwise, and is willing and able to offer credit when appropriate. CCR welcomes a limited number of high school, undergraduate and recent college graduates for internships throughout the year.
CISPES (Committee in
Solidarity with the people of El Salvador) (Outside Boston)
130 W. 29th Street, 9th floor,
New York, NY 10001
Boston Address:
2161 Mass. Avenue,
Cambridge MA 02140
phone: (617) 576-1706
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Cherrene Horazuk,
CISPES National Office:
phone: (212) 465-8115
Description:
CISPES has been working since 1980 in solidarity with the FMLN (Farabundo
Marti National Liberation Front) and the Salvadoran social
justice movement to promote an alternative to US-backed policies
of the Salvadoran right. CISPES currently works within the
solidarity and anti-corporate globalization movements. In
addition to coordinating speakers' tours, delegations to El
Salvador, cultural and educational events and public protests,
CISPES raises funds for alternative solutions in El Salvador,
supporting directly the work of labor unions, the FMLN, the
women's movement, and youth organizing projects.
CISPES is seeking long-term interns and volunteers to help
organize a Campaign against CAFTA and the FTAA. In addition to
practical organizing skills, interns/volunteers will gain a
solid background in the socio-economic and political history and
current situation in El Salvador and Central America. In
addition to a focus on El Salvador, interns/volunteers will
learn about the US solidarity movement, global economic trends,
and strategies to change the political/economic situation here
in the U.S.
Cultural Survival Inc.
Pia Maybury-Lewis, Coordinator
Intern Program
215 Prospect Street,
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
phone: (617) 441-5403 / fax: (617) 441-5417
Description:
Cultural Survival Inc. is an NGO that focuses on indigenous
groups. Cultural Survival seeks to influence both public and
specialist opinion through in-depth analysis. CS program areas
include research, publications, education services, and advocacy
and direct assistance projects that have supported endangered
peoples in 40 countries to date.
Interns participate in the writing and production of the
award-winning journal Cultural Survival Quarterly; researching,
developing and updating the CS Educational Curricula for high
school students and planning student conferences; obtaining
articles from scholars and specialists throughout the world and
actively participating in the editing and solicitation of
articles for "Active Voices: The Online Journal of Cultural
Survival"; fundraising and PR by helping to write and prepare
membership appeals, press releases, flyers, and other
promotional materials; in website maintenance and the
development of new ideas to ensure a powerful internet presence;
planning, promoting and attending various cultural and
fundraising events throughout the year; and many other
opportunities.
To apply, fax, mail or email a resume and letter of intent that
explains your personal areas of interest. Please include the
following:
- Minimum dates available to intern.
- How many hours per week you will volunteer
- If you will seek academic credit for this internship
- Please include the programs or areas that interest you
most: Research, CS Quarterly/publications, Education,
Fundraising/PR, Administration or Internet/Web design.
Earthwatch (Outside Boston)
3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 100,
Box 75,
Maynard, MA 01754,
USA
phone: (978) 461-0081 / fax: (978) 461-2332
Description:
Earthwatch is an international, non-profit organization
founded in Boston with offices in Oxford, England,
Melbourne, Australia and Tokyo, Japan, with members spread
across the U.S., Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.
Earthwatch conducts research, provides education, and works
toward the conservation of natural resources.
Grassroots
International
179 Boylston St., 4th Floor,
Boston, MA 02130
phone: (617) 524-1400 / fax: (617) 524-5525
Description:
Grassroots International promotes global justice through
partnerships with social change organizations. They work to
advance political, economic and social rights and support
development alternatives through grant-making, education and
advocacy. Internships are critical to the agency: they
contribute to the development of current and new programs.
Interns have the ability to learn about international
development and human rights while serving the cause of
social justice. For further information about internships in
the Middle East/Africa Program, the Brazil Program, Gender
Policy, leadership, communications, and fundraising visit
the web site at
http://www.grassrootsonline.org/work_main.html
Green Corps
29 Temple Place,
Boston, MA 02111
Attention: Jenna Perry
Or send your resume to
jobs@greencorps.org
Description:
Green Corps is a worldwide, non-profit organization that
provides opportunities to participate in projects designed
to preserve and restore the natural environment. Green Corps
participants gain improved career and employment prospects
through accredited training, structured work activities and
work experience. They receive assistance in preparation for
employment, personal development opportunities and also an
opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the
community. There are many environmental internship
opportunities available.
The One-year, full-time, paid Environmental Leadership
Training Program offers training to launch a career in
organizing and activism. Also, there are Green Corps
Environmental Internships for Undergraduates: semester or
year-long positions available.
Greenpeace
155 Massachusetts Ave.,
Boston MA 02130
phone: (617) 266-2021 / fax: (617) 266-1311
Local Greenpeace office:
www.greenpeaceusa.org
Description:
Greenpeace is an International non-profit organization
involved in a variety of environmental and peace campaigns
with a presence in 40 countries across Europe, the Americas,
Asia and the Pacific. As a global organization, Greenpeace
focuses on the most crucial worldwide threats to the
planet's biodiversity and environment with campaigns to
protect the oceans, save the ancient forests, prevent global
climate change and more. There are many available job,
internship, and volunteer opportunities.
Heifer Project / Overlook
Farm
216 Wachusett St.,
Rutland, MA 01543
phone: (508) 886-7900
Description:
The Heifer project offers hungry families around the
world a way to feed themselves and become self-reliant.
Children receive nutritious milk or eggs; families earn
income for school, health care and better housing;
communities go beyond meeting immediate needs to fulfilling
dreams. Farmers learn sustainable, environmentally sound
agricultural techniques. Interns (volunteers) provide
necessary labor for farm production and educational
programs.
Human Rights Documentation Exchange (Outside
Boston)
Contact: Ms. Rebecca Hall,
Executive Director
Address: P.O. Box 2327,
Austin, TX 78768
phone: (512) 476-9841
Description:
Human Rights Documentation Exchange is a nonprofit
organization that monitors human rights violations and
country conditions worldwide. Their Refugee Legal Support
Services documents abuses against U.S. asylum seekers in
their home countries. They also publish Central America and
Mexico News Packs.
Internship goals include learning about asylum law and other
forms of immigrant relief, developing research skills,
developing increased knowledge of human rights issues
worldwide, and helping to educate the public on the causes,
conditions, and impact of refuge migration and human rights
issues. Interns work a minimum of 40 hours per week for 8
weeks. Internships are tailored to individual interests.
Interns are involved in non-legal research and translating
experience.
Experiences Offered: Policy Research, Fund
Raising, Media Relations
Majors Desired: Journalism, Policy, International
Studies, Law Students
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and
writing sample.
Human Rights Watch (Outside Boston)
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor,
New York, NY 10118-3299
phone: (212) 290-4700 / fax: (212) 736-1300 / E-mail:
hrwnyc@hrw.org
1630 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 500,
Washington, DC 20009
phone: (202) 612-4321 / fax: (202) 612-4333 / E-mail:
hrwdc@hrw.org
11500 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 445,
Los Angeles, CA 90064
phone: (310) 477-5540 / fax: (310) 477-4622 / E-mail:
hrwla@hrw.org
Description:
Human Rights Watch offers academic semester and summer
internships for undergraduate and graduate students in New
York, Washington and Los Angeles. Undergraduate internships
are primarily administrative and clerical in nature, but
other projects can be assigned as they arise and match the
student's interests and abilities, including research,
drafting documents, translating, and helping researchers
prepare for missions. Internships are generally unpaid,
although work-study funds are available.
Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated and
reliable, with a strong interest in international human
rights; relevant coursework highly desirable; foreign
languages a plus. Computer literacy (i.e., WP6.1,
FileMakerPro, Internet, etc.) required.
International Institute of Boston
One Milk 4th Floor,
Boston, MA 02109
Contact: Diane Terry, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, (617)
695-9990, ext. 142
Description:
International Institute of Change is a private, nonprofit
human services agency which offers comprehensive services to
refugees and immigrants in order to foster their successful
integration into the U.S. Resettlement assistance includes
job training and placement, legal and social services,
English, Citizenship and literacy classes.
Oxfam America,
Inc.
26 West St.,
Boston, MA 02111
phone:
(617) 482-1211
Internship information available at
http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whoweare/interns_volunteers
Description:
Oxfam provides financial, technical and networking
assistance to grassroots groups to support their self-help
community development initiatives. Oxfam also advocates
among national and international policy-makers, suggesting
humane public policies that address structural impediments
to ending poverty and hunger. In addition, Oxfam educates
Americans about the causes and solutions to world hunger and
poverty. A major component of Oxfam's educational and policy
work is campaigning throughout the U.S. to get Americans
actively behind the important policy issues that they
believe will make significant differences to poor
communities.
Rights &
Democracy (Outside Boston)
Description:
Rights & Democracy (previously The International Center for Human Rights and
Democratic Development) is a Canadian institution with an international mandate.
It is an independent organization that promotes, advocates, and defends
democratic human rights set out in the International Bill of Human Rights. In
cooperation with civil society and governments in Canada and abroad, Rights &
Democracy initiates and supports programs that strengthen laws and democratic
institutions, principally in developing countries. Rights & Democracy focuses
its work on four thematic priorities: Democratic Development, Women's Rights,
the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Globalization and Human Rights; and two
special operations: International Human Rights Advocacy and Urgent Action and
Important Opportunities.
UNICEF New England
420 Boylston Street,
Boston, MA 02116
phone: (617) 266-7534 / fax: (617) 266-7903
Description:
The US Fund for UNICEF seeks volunteer interns for their New
England office located in Boston. UNICEF is an international
goodwill agency that serves children and women in need and
provides basic needs such as clean water, education and
shelter in an effort to save the lives of millions of
children throughout the world. Working under the direction
of the Director of development, the intern will be
responsible for assisting with writing and editing grant
proposals, organizing donor cultivation events, maintaining
donor information files, preparing country project reports,
and handling donor information requests. Should have a
working knowledge of MS Word, strong writing and editing
skills and excellent communication skills.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to:
Attn:
Laura Driscoll,
Development Coordinator
US Fund for UNICEF
phone: (617) 266-7534 x100 or email:
ldriscoll@unicefusa.org
Women for Women International (Outside
Boston)
ATTN: Human Resources
Women for Women International
1850 M Street, NW,
Suite 1090, Washington, DC 20036
phone: (202) 737-7705 /
fax: (202) 293-0853
Internship information available at
http://www.womenforwomen.org/auemio.html.
Description:
Women for Women International is a grassroots organization
that provides female survivors of war, civil strife, and
other conflicts with tools and resources to move from crisis
and poverty into a civil society that promotes and protects
peace, stability, and self-sufficiency. It begins with
matching a U.S. woman and a woman overseas. The U.S. sponsor
provides financial and emotional support. Once a woman is
physically and emotionally well, Women for Women
international provides income-generating skills and rights
awareness training. Finally, Women for Women International
invests in the long-term growth of the woman and her
community by providing microcredit loans. There are
internship, job, and volunteer opportunities.
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