2008 Internship Program
Are You Hot or Not?
Have a burning desire to spend your summer working for social justice? Wondering where you can work for progressive change on real issues that matter and set you ablaze? And get paid to do so? Have a desire to organize directly in the field with a local community organization and get the training to do so successfully?
Well, then put the sizzle and the meaning back into your summer work by applying for the 2008 Generation Change Internship Program! Applications are now available for 50 paid internship positions at over 30 progressive community organizations across the nation!
****The application period for the GenChange Internship Program closed on March 15, 2008. Please visit us soon for more information on the 2008 GenChange Internship Class!****
(This) Summer, Summer, Summertime….
GenChange is expanding! We are doubling our intern placements from 25 to 50, and taking the program West! Last year's host organizations were located in New York; Washington, DC; Maryland; Virginia; North Carolina; and Tennessee. This year, we are including most of last year's sites and moving west to Colorado and Washington! We are thrilled to be partnering with strong community organizations in those two states, like Washington Community Action Network (WA) and Rights for All People (CO).
Why Should I Do This?
- Unique opportunity to work in some of the nation's most powerful grassroots community organizations,
- Engage in intimate discussions and trainings with the country's leading progressive organizers, thinkers and trainers, and
- Become a part of a national network of social change professionals and activists!
That's Just Great, but I Need Details!
- Program is 10 weeks long (June 2nd through August 11th, 2008).
- Interns are paid by host organizations at a rate of $400 a week.
- Interns are required to begin the program on June 2, 2008 with a 5-day training in Nashville, TN, as well as attend the final graduation/training August 10-11, 2008 in Washington, DC. Transportation and lodging for both of these trainings will be provided by the Center for Community Change.
- From June through August 2008, interns will work full-time at their host community organizations and participate in bi-weekly discussions and professional training sessions with other interns.
Always Read the Fine Print:
- Housing will not be provided.
- A car will most likely be necessary.
- Preference will be given to applicants who live and/or work in the same states as the host organization (e.g. preference will be given to Virginia residents for placement at the Virginia Organizing Project).
Key Dates for the 2008 Internship Program:
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Last Week of January 2008: Applications are released online.
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March 15, 2008: Internship application deadline.
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May 1, 2008: 2008 Generation Change Internship Class announced.
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June 2 – 6, 2008: Five Day Orientation Training in Nashville, TN.
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Second Week of June 2008: Internship community organization placements begin.
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Bi-Weekly, June 9 - August 8, 2008: Summer Learning Sessions -vary by region.
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August 8, 2008: All internship placements conclude.
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August 10-11, 2008: Intern Graduation & Celebration in Washington, DC
I Know What You Did Last Summer...
Like what you're reading? Too good to be true? Let history speak for itself. Last year, GenChange successfully launched its internship program with 25 interns in four locations for a dynamic 10 week program starting with an intensive introduction to community organizing training in Nashville, TN and culminating with a celebratory graduation in Washington, DC! GenChangers worked on issues ranging from affordable housing to HIV prevention and awareness to immigration reform. Learn more.>>
Many graduating GenChangers have gone on to full time organizing positions or continue to organize on their campuses and in their communities. Active GenChange alumni, Catalina Nieto, was hired by her host organization, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition. Read her story here. >>
To learn more about the 2007 Internship Program, click here.
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