Overview
The Washington Office on Latin America’s Yudelman Internship Program works to give interns a broad exposure to the foreign policy-making process. Interns explore current events in Latin America through regular meetings with our staff and by attending NGO coalition meetings, congressional hearings, and other discussions and events. Upon arrival each intern is assigned to work with a WOLA Associate on one issue and will complete a project that meets the intern’s interests and the Associate’s needs. In addition, throughout the semester, interns will have a series of “brown bag” lunch discussions with representatives from different sectors that interact with the NGO world, including foundations, governments, and multilateral institutions.
Through WOLA’s Internship Program we hope to provide unique mentoring opportunities to interns, encouraging the next generation of young people to become actors in the formation of U.S. foreign policy. WOLA’s internship program is named after Sally Yudelman for her contribution and commitment to WOLA, human rights and democracy in Latin America.
Applications to the WOLA’s Yudelman Internship are three times each year— summer, fall and spring. WOLA selects seven interns per session. The internship is unpaid. During the fall and spring, interns are expected to work at least 24 hours each week. During the summer, they are expected to work 32 hours each week.
Approximately 45% of the internship is administrative in nature—answering telephones, faxing, copying, or working on a specific task (i.e. fulfilling orders for our many publications, helping to keep our website updated, monitoring the media, etc). The reminder of the time is spent on the intern project or other substantive work.
About WOLA:
The Washington Office on Latin America promotes human rights, democracy and social and economic justice in Latin America and the Caribbean. WOLA facilitates dialogue between governmental and non-governmental actors, monitors the impact of policies and programs of governments and international organizations, and promotes alternatives through reporting, education, training and advocacy. Founded in 1974 by a coalition of civic and religious leaders, WOLA works closely with civil society organizations and government officials throughout the Americas.
Application instructions:
In order to be considered for an internship, WOLA needs the following materials by NOVEMBER 15, 2009:
1) A cover letter in which you state:
* that you understand the internship is unpaid.
* your specific dates of availability.
* your willingness to work at least 24 hours each week (32 if you are applying for a summer internship).
* why you want to intern at WOLA, an idea of your specific interests regarding Latin America, and your language abilities.
2) A resume.
3) The names and telephone numbers of at least two references.
4) A short writing sample (no more than 2-3 pages) on a topic of your choice. It can be a paper you submitted for a class.
Please submit all application materials via email to csmith@wola.org
Or via fax to (202) 797-2171 Attn: Intern Coordinator
http://www.wola.org
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this internship
The Washington Office on Latin America’s Yudelman Internship Program works to give interns a broad exposure to the foreign policy-making process. Interns explore current events in Latin America through regular meetings with our staff and by attending NGO coalition meetings, congressional hearings, and other discussions and events. Upon arrival each intern is assigned to work with a WOLA Associate on one issue and will complete a project that meets the intern’s interests and the Associate’s needs. In addition, throughout the semester, interns will have a series of “brown bag” lunch discussions with representatives from different sectors that interact with the NGO world, including foundations, governments, and multilateral institutions.
Through WOLA’s Internship Program we hope to provide unique mentoring opportunities to interns, encouraging the next generation of young people to become actors in the formation of U.S. foreign policy. WOLA’s internship program is named after Sally Yudelman for her contribution and commitment to WOLA, human rights and democracy in Latin America.
Applications to the WOLA’s Yudelman Internship are three times each year— summer, fall and spring. WOLA selects seven interns per session. The internship is unpaid. During the fall and spring, interns are expected to work at least 24 hours each week. During the summer, they are expected to work 32 hours each week.
Approximately 45% of the internship is administrative in nature—answering telephones, faxing, copying, or working on a specific task (i.e. fulfilling orders for our many publications, helping to keep our website updated, monitoring the media, etc). The reminder of the time is spent on the intern project or other substantive work.
About WOLA:
The Washington Office on Latin America promotes human rights, democracy and social and economic justice in Latin America and the Caribbean. WOLA facilitates dialogue between governmental and non-governmental actors, monitors the impact of policies and programs of governments and international organizations, and promotes alternatives through reporting, education, training and advocacy. Founded in 1974 by a coalition of civic and religious leaders, WOLA works closely with civil society organizations and government officials throughout the Americas.
Application instructions:
In order to be considered for an internship, WOLA needs the following materials by NOVEMBER 15, 2009:
1) A cover letter in which you state:
* that you understand the internship is unpaid.
* your specific dates of availability.
* your willingness to work at least 24 hours each week (32 if you are applying for a summer internship).
* why you want to intern at WOLA, an idea of your specific interests regarding Latin America, and your language abilities.
2) A resume.
3) The names and telephone numbers of at least two references.
4) A short writing sample (no more than 2-3 pages) on a topic of your choice. It can be a paper you submitted for a class.
Please submit all application materials via email to csmith@wola.org
Or via fax to (202) 797-2171 Attn: Intern Coordinator
http://www.wola.org
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this internship
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