Jobs and Internships
Citizen Media Evidence Partnership with Amnesty International
The Citizen Media Evidence Partnership (C-MEP) is a pilot project for filtering and processing human rights related citizen videos looking for students interested in volunteering 10-15 hours per week this semester. Learn more here. If interested, contact Anita Ravishankar at anitarav@umich.edu with "Amnesty Video Project" in the subject line by February 2.
SOS Community Services Seeks Volunteers
SOS Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing and ending family homelessness in Washtenaw County. We are looking for volunteers to support our food and children's programs. If you are interested, please call or e-mail Cheryl Majeske at 734-961-1210 or cherylm@soscs.org.
GEAR UP Student Leader Job Posting
GEAR UP aims to provide an opportunity for underprivileged students to discover first hand, the potential of a college education. Student leaders are responsible for facilitating and developing workshops, guiding campus tours, and working with high school and undergraduate students. Interested students must be enrolled during Fall 2014 and should contact Assistant Director, Vanita Sanders.
2014-2015 Overseas Exchange with University of Cape Town in South Africa
Michigan Branch Telluride Association (MBTA) is pleased to announce the 2014-2015 Overseas Exchange with University of Cape Town in South Africa. This is a fully funded opportunity that sends a UM student to UCT for the fall term (July - November, 2014). To apply or learn more, click here..
Train to Teach with Aspire Public Schools While Earning a Credential and Master of Arts in Education
Blue Engine Job Opportunities
Blue Engine is looking to connect the future leaders of the social profit world with the opportunity to combine direct service and professional development for one year in New York City high schools. Learn more here.
The Sierra Club Looks for Interns and Volunteers
The Sierra Club of Oakland County is looking for interns and volunteers interested in working on a grassroots campaign to urge DTE Energy, one of the most coal-depended utilities in the country, to move towards clean energy like wind and solar power. For more information, click here. To apply, fill out this form.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse Summer Research Program
Under this program, students underrepresented in the biomedical, social, clinical and behavioral sciences are paired with NIDA funded scientists at research institutions across the United States for 8-10 weeks during the summer to work in the field of substance abuse and addiction research. Students receive a stipend, and if necessary and eligible, provisions for travel and housing expenses. To apply or learn more, click here. Deadline to submit is February 14, 2014.
The Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program
The Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program is a social justice program that trains, inspires, and sustains leaders. Fellows gain field experience fighting hunger and poverty through placements in community based organizations across the country, and policy experience through placements in Washington, D.C. To apply or learn more, click here.
Additional Internship Information
International:
University-based:
National: Community Organizing
Ginsberg Center:
U of M Internship Database: This website has great resources and databases of internship opportunities.
University of Michigan Career Center: This website is for Michigan students only and you can hone in on the areas and internship types that interest you.
The Institute for Responsible Citizenship
Public Service Intern Program (PSIP)
Idealist: This website compiles Human/Social Services Job, Internship, and Volunteer opportunities.
