Campus Internship
BE A VOICE FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE ON YOUR CAMPUS!
"Talking to a large group of people about the frank and complicated subjects of reproductive justice and health is not what scares me. What scares me is the idea of nobody talking about the subjects at all."
-Megan Kleczka, Eastern CT State University Vox Intern 2007
"Speaking out in favor of reproductive choice is an important part of my identity as a feminist. It is essential that I voice my opinion to inspire others to do the same. We are collectively empowering those who have been silenced. My voice enables me to be an active citizen, and for me, there is no better way to be free." -Wesleyan University Intern
Stipend: $500/ year; $250/semester or internship credit
Time Commitment: 5 -10 hours per week maximum
Responsibilities include:
Attending mandatory intern meetings (with other interns from other campuses) held monthly
Formulating and implementing a year long plan of organizing activities and events on your campus
Organizing and educating college students on campus about various reproductive rights and health issues.
Organizing activities may include:
Inviting speakers to campus
Organizing students for special dates like Roe v. Wade anniversary or International Women's Day
Tabling and postering to raise awareness around a specific issue
Collecting petition signatures for issues we are advocating for or against
Collect email addresses for the Planned Parenthood Action Network (our national and state email alerts)
Submitting op-eds or letters to the editor and public announcements to the campus newspaper and other outlets
Participating in local and national policy work and organizing campaigns such as phonebanks, canvassing or lobby day
Providing information to various student organizations, women's centers, and health centers on campus about Planned Parenthood, activism and reproductive rights issues
For more information, or to apply, please e-mail organizing@ppct.org or call (203) 865-5158.
MICROBICIDES INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
Another opportunity for students to educate their campus about is microbicides. Microbicides are products in development that can be applied to the genitals before sex to prevent the transmission of HIV and/or other STDs. The Microbicides program engages students through educational and social activities on their campus. These interns involve students to help make approved use of Microbicides a reality. Interns from Wesleyan have started student advocacy groups, Students for Microbicides (S4M) to raise awareness about the need for and benefits of Microbicides. Learn more about Microbicides.
For more information, or to apply, please e-mail organizing@ppct.org or call (203) 865-5158.
If you don't have time to commit to the internship but still want to be involved with Planned Parenthood of CT on your campus email us at organizing@ppct.org and find out ways you can the word out on your campus!
Learn about other volunteer opportunities at Planned Parenthood of CT!
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