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The following internships participate in the Everett Public Service Internship Program. The Everett Program encourages students to participate in the challenges and rewards of public interest work while providing the public interest community with the dedication, energy and idealism that interns bring to their work.... Everett interns are exposed to a broad range of issues during their tenure at public service organizations. During ten weeks, Everett interns will work diligently with skilled and dedicated mentors to gain first-hand experience on the front lines of public service. The Everett Program ... encourages students' future involvement in public service by acquainting them with the challenges and rewards of public interest work.... Henry and Edith Everett established their Everett Public Service Internship Program in 1989. Since then, two thousand students from communities across the country have discovered the immense satisfaction of contributing to society, while acquiring significant knowledge, experience, and career development opportunities. A sense of community and camaraderie is fostered among the Interns in our Program. Each internship lasts ten weeks and provides $230 weekly for expenses. Everett Interns work on substantive projects, develop professional skills, and gain knowledge about the enormous societal impact of public service. Internships start no earlier than May 23rd and no later than June 13th.

• Physicians for Social Responsibility
  PSR is committed to the elimination of weapons of mass destruction, the achievement of a sustainable, healthful environment, and the reduction of violence everywhere. Students with an interest in grassroots organizations are needed to conduct research and analysis and do organizing. Knowledge of research techniques and a strong interest in the issues of nuclear weapons, environmental health, or gun violence prevention are key. Writing and communication skills plus computer literacy are required. Please be sure to include dates of availability and a writing sample on a relevant issue with your application. Please apply by April 4. Contact: Modeline Riley, Physicians for Social Responsibility, 1875 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 1012, Washington, DC 20009; tel. (202)667-4260; fax (202)667-4201; mriley@psr.org.

Other internships:

• American Public Health Association -- search site for “internship.”

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