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4 people are interested
Rhode Island - Advocacy & Public Policy Intern
ORGANIZATION: Epilepsy Foundation New England
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
The Epilepsy Foundation New England (EFNE), a non-profit national foundation dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy and seizure disorders, seeks an intern to work in its Advocacy & Public Policy program.
***This internship is for the Spring 2018 semester***
EFNE interns will be exposed to many aspects of state policymaking, and will have the opportunity to:
- Conduct research on state legislation to further our advocacy work.
- Write action alerts and legislative updates for our grassroots network.
- Craft website and social media content.
- Assist in expanding and working with our statewide network of grassroots advocates. Including our Teens Speak Up Program; a great opportunity to help teens become advocates for the epilepsy community.
- Assist in preparations for our annual Epilepsy Awareness Day at the State Capitol in Providence.
Previous experience in the nonprofit, public policy sector, or in a legislator’s office is preferred, but not required. This is an unpaid internship, but EFNE provides a transportation subsidy and works with educational institutions to help interns obtain course credit for their work.
Interns should be prepared to commit 5-10 hours a week to this internship.
If you are interested in applying, please fill out our intern application ( http://bttr.im/fr8ni) and send an email to Bill at wmurphy@epilepsynewengland.org with your resume, a cover letter, and a 2-3 page writing sample where you are the primary author.
Students living anywhere in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Maine are welcome to apply.
The Epilepsy Foundation New England is headquartered in Wilmington, MA with field staff in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire & Rhode Island.
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About Epilepsy Foundation New England
Location:
650 Suffolk St., Suite 405, Lowell, MA 01854, US
Mission Statement
Epilepsy Foundation New England aims to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by epilepsy and seizures.
Description
Epilepsy Foundation New England is an independent nonprofit organization serving MA, RI, ME, and NH. For more than three decades, Epilepsy Foundation New England has made a difference for people with epilepsy and their families by helping them make decisions and take actions regarding their health care, daily activities, employment, and community participation. The Foundation engages the community in epilepsy awareness and educational programs, developing support networks, and advocacy to influence public policy.
If you are interested in volunteering with our organization, please fill out our application: http://bit.ly/2hRKymE
Please note that at this time, we are unable to accept volunteers looking to fulfill court-ordered community service hours.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
N/AProvidence, RI 02901
DATE POSTED
October 2, 2017
SKILLS
- Research
- Social Media / Blogging
- Reading / Writing
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Orientation or Training
- 10-12 hours per week preferred.
- College sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to apply.