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NCPIRG
Program: Field Internships
Contact Person: Marites Velasquez
MSW Supervisor:
Address: 112 S. Blount St., Ste 102
Phone: 702-235-9988
Fax: 312-559-6092
Email: marite@studentpirgs.org
Level: BSW Program
Agency Auspices: Private, Non-Profit
Age Groups: Adult
Setting: Micro/macro combination
Transportation: Car Not Needed
Work Hours: 10-12 hours per week
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Other
Other Screenings Required: none needed
Number of Students: 0
Fields of Practice: Community Organizing, Public Policy, Social Justice
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: Advocacy, Community Education, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Data Collection, Documentation, Group Work, Large, Group Work, Small, Legislative Activities, Networking, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Social Action, Team Meetings
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: As an intern with the Student PIRGs, you'll coordinate a campaign around an important issue, whether it's making college more affordable, expanding public transit, or fighting hunger and poverty. You'll learn how to build and lead teams of volunteers, organize events on campus, and work with the media. Interns will be based on their own campus working to organize their peers.
Ideal student description: Students who are passionate, self-motivated, and goal-driven are preferred. No previous experience required.
Pay/stipend offered?: No