Internship

Spring 2008 Internship Recruitment

The Spring Internship is being offered March 12, 2008 through May 13, 2008.

Deadline for Spring applications is February 10, 2008.

There is also a required, 3 day face-to-face, training institute in Anchorage March 12, 2008 through March 14, 2008.

How to Apply: Internship application in Word or PDF

Would you like to learn how to work with decision makers to get the results you want? Work with others to improve services? Have your voice heard?

The Partners in Policymaking internship is a training opportunity to help you learn to be an effective advocate for yourself or someone you care about. The training is designed for individuals with disabilities behavioral/mental health disorders, elders, people with long-term care needs, and family members. As part of the training you will:

• Learn strategies for planning and participating in advocacy efforts;
• Explore ways to help individuals maintain authority and control of their lives;
• Identify local and statewide leadership opportunities;
• Practice effective communication strategies to promote change.

What you get:

• Group and individual training and support
• Training materials and resources
• Intensive training institute (3 day face-to-face in Anchorage)
• Support for training-related travel
• Materials to support project activities

Your commitment/expectation:

• Approximately 10 hours per week working on training activities;
• Participation in weekly intern meetings, either face-to-face or by audio conference (E-live) —you do not have to live in Anchorage to be eligible
• Willingness to work with other interns and mentors on advocacy activities via phone, e-mail etc.