Internships, Conferences and Volunteer Work

Undergraduate Internships

Intern Position Available

U.S. Department of Justice

Washington, DC

Intern Position Available

U.S. Department of Justice
Environment and Natural Resources Division
Law and Policy Section

The Law and Policy Section (LPS) advises and assists the Assistant Attorney General on legal and policy issues. Working with the Office of Legislative Affairs, LPS coordinates the Environment and Natural Resources Division's legislative program. LPS also represents the Department of Justice on interagency groups of a variety of issues that relate to the mission of the Division. LPS also litigates amicus cases and undertakes other specially assigned litigation projects at the trial and appellate levels. Other duties include monitoring citizen suits; responding to citizen mail, congressional, and FOIA requests; and serving as the Division's ethics officers. LPS attorneys also coordinate the Division's activities on international environmental matters and environmental justice matters.

Duties of the unpaid undergraduate intern position include: attending congressional hearings and reporting on environmental legislation; researching legal and policy issues; and providing support for the section's amicus litigation. 

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, pass a mandatory background check, and be willing to commit for a period of at least ten weeks. Applicants should be either enrolled as undergraduates during the internship, or planning on returning to their school in the time period following the conclusion of the internship. 

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis but must be received no later than the following application deadlines:

- For Winter Internships (January-March 2010, dates flexible): November 6, 2009;
- For Spring Internships (March-May 2010, dates flexible): January 8, 2010.

To apply, please fax a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and 3-5 page writing sample (may be an excerpt from a longer paper on any topic) to Kelly Yamashita at (202) 514-4231, or mail the above to:

Kelly Yamashita
Environment and Natural Resources Division / LPS
P.O. Box 4390
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-4390

For more information, please email kelly.yamashita@usdoj.gov

posted August 2009

Presidential Classroom,

Alexandria, VA

Summer Internship opportunity for students studying Political Science or International Studies

Since 1968, the non-profit organization Presidential Classroom, has been the leader in civic-education bringing more than 120,000 of the world’s best high school students to Washington, D.C., for the ultimate leadership experience, bettering their knowledge of the political system as they explore the inner workings of government. 

For the program to run successfully, Presidential Classroom brings 12 of the best college students to Washington D.C., for their SUMMER programs.  Students gain valuable work experience in a fast paced and challenging environment that gives them the unprecedented access to with students and instructors (from around the world), Members of Congress, Senior Military Officials and International/National leaders and Washington insiders.

Currently, we are hiring for our SUMMER INTERNSHIP where 12 college students will be able to have a once-in a lifetime opportunity to work in the epicenter of politics, Washington DC.  If there are any undergraduate students from sophomores to 2009 spring graduating seniors that you recommend, we will highly consider their application.  The internship takes place from June 20 – August 3, 2009. 

Once in Washington, Presidential Classroom is an ALL-INCLUSIVE internship, which will provide free housing in Washington DC, free meals, a stipend and eligibility for 6-14 college credits (dependent on their college working with Presidential Classroom).

STUDENTS MAJORING IN POLITICAL SCIENCE / INTERNATIONAL STUDIES WILL BENEFIT FROM:

-Interacting with top governmental and non-governmental officials and that serve as Volunteer Instructors.

-Being addressed at The Department of State, Floor of the House of Representatives and various advocacy organizations.

-Acting as the liaison to congressional offices & arranging hundreds of Capitol Hill appointments.

-Instilling students with the Presidential Classroom 5 Core Values: 

“Constitutional Democracy,” “Pluralism and Cultural Diversity, “Public Service,” “Principled Leadership” & “Civic Responsibility.”

-Managing seminars where members of congress and Washington insiders are versed in topics about: 

National Security, Diplomacy, Law and Science, Technology & Public Policy.

-Facilitating the Future World Leaders Summit: involving 300 students from over 25 countries which participate in a simulated mock United Nations are addressed by ambassadors, visit embassies and The World Bank.

MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE:

presidentialclassroom.org/about_presidential_classroom/

EMAIL – intern@presidentialclassroom.org

The POSTMARK DEADLINE to apply is by Friday, March 20, 2009. 

Posted February 2009

Fall program: Late August - Mid-December; deadline is first week of June.

To apply, visit www.wiidc.org.

Posted February 2009

CFS students intern in many types of organizations, including (but not limited to) financial, marketing, public relations, consulting firms, human rights, education, research, policy organizations, government offices and legal firms and organizations.

Most internships are unpaid.

Visit www.wcas.northwestern.edu/cfs for more details.

Posted February 2009.

http://www.politicsandgovernment.ilstu.edu/current/internships.shtml

Posted February 2009

If so - and you want to DO something about it - volunteer your efforts at the new Freedom Museum

Through interactive exhibits and innovative programming, The McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum inspires visitors of all ages to contemplate, debate, and act on issues involving America's freedoms.

We are currently seeking volunteers who will serve as Freedom Ambassadors. These individuals will interpret museum collections and exhibits, engage and facilitate dialogues on subjects pertinent to the museum story, and encourage visitors to exercise and protect their rights.

This rewarding, resume-building volunteer opportunity is ideal for:

• future classroom educators
• students of history, political science, law, and sociology
• anyone with an interest in our constitutional freedoms

We are especially excited to meet potential volunteers who would like to work with student groups in a non-structured experience that promotes collaborative and free-choice learning. Our training program begins soon!

Visit us at www.FreedomMuseum.US.

For more information, email us at volunteer@FreedomMuseum.US or call 312.222.4210.

Posted February 2009

Nourish International

Chapel Hill, NC

This year, 8 million people will die because they are simply too poor to stay alive.

You can change this.

Nourish International is inviting you to help create solutions to global poverty by applying for our Chapter Founders Program.

During the school year, Nourish Chapters run small businesses called ventures on campus to raise money, membership, and awareness.  They then choose a compelling student-led project proposed by an international organization.  Over the summer, students travel abroad to a local community to implement their chosen project as a tangible solution to poverty.

Whether it's motivating their peers to action or working cross culturally to build more efficient chicken coops in Tanga, Tanzania, students like you are using their creative abilities to make an impact. You could do something similar; all you have to do is:

Apply to be a Chapter Founder – Between now and February 28th Nourish is accepting applications for its Chapter Founders Program. This spring, we'll be selecting student leaders from 10 campuses across the country to receive professional training, support and $500 start-up capital.  To start your application, click here.

Tell a friend – If Nourish isn't the right opportunity for you, you can still help accomplish our mission of eradicating global poverty.  Spreading the word to just three people drastically raises our chances of finding the right student on your campus.  Nominate a friend now by clicking here.

To apply, get more information or nominate a friend, go to http://www.nourishinternational.org/students/founders.  Act now - applications are being reviewed as they come in!

Sincerely,

The Nourish Team

chapter.founders@nourishinternational.org    

About Nourish International

Nourish International was founded in 2003 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as the student group Hunger Lunch. Since incorporating as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit in 2006, Nourish has begun chapters on 23 campuses nationwide. In 2008, Nourish was awarded the North Carolina Peace Prize for excellence in cross-cultural solutions and sustainable development.

Since inception, Nourish students have raised and invested more than $100,000 in sustainable development projects in 14 communities worldwide.  

Posted February 2009