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"Thank
you! I always wanted to tell you that you are so unique
in the way you relate to people. I learned something
from this. I miss YAP International already, but I feel
lucky that I had the opportunity to be around you guys."
- Anila Jaho, Former Senior Program Intern
"The
opportunity to participate in your daily working activities
had increased my understandings of how to influence
the public policy and initiate the creation of new attitude
about the NGO operation, in my country... This
program had also prepared me to increase the list of
people that I know, to make new friends, to learn new
ideas how to be more creative, and be more open to new
changes."
-
Feride Rushiti, M.D., Former Senior Fellow
Director,
Kosovo Rehabilitation Center for Torture Victims
"My
time at YAP International was a great opportunity to
have a real hands-on influence on the direction and
accomplishments of an organization. I wrote an article
on trafficking for our website and represented YAP International
when meeting with members of the community, among other
projects. YAP International provided fantastic possibilities
to learn and experience the world of policy work!"
-
Robyn Skinner, Former Senior Research Intern
There
are currently no career positions available.
Internships
at YAP International offer opportunities for practical
experience directly related to position requirements
found in human rights and advocacy career postings.
The level of autonomy/project control given to interns
will reflect
upon the commitment, competency, project completion,
and length of time an individual intern can provide.
Students
and graduates (undergraduate/post-graduate) from all
majors may apply. We require a strong interest in international
child rights education or advocacy, excellent written/verbal
communication skills, and experience with MS Office
and the Internet. Interns must be available 15-20 hours
per week, at least three days per week, for a period
of 3 months (14 weeks) or more. Candidates available
for longer periods of time are desirable. Course credit
may be available through your university.
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Research and Editing
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Education and Outreach
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International Policy and Law
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Grant-writing/Fundraising
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Web/Graphic Design
Internships
are unpaid, and do not include accommodation. If you
are eligible for course credit, we will complete the
necessary paperwork. We will not submit visa applications
for candidates, although we do welcome candidates from
other countries who have come to the United States by
legal means.
Intern
positions are available year-round, depending on our
needs and specific interest areas. Therefore, please
feel welcome to submit your cover letter and résumé
at any time.
To
apply, send a cover letter and résumé.
State in your cover letter when you would be able to
begin, and when you would expect to complete your internship
program.
If
you are interested, please apply immediately via e-mail
or fax to:
Youth
Advocate Program International
4545
42nd Street, NW, Suite 209
Washington
, DC 20016
Phone:
202-244-1986
Fax:
202-244-6396
www.yapi.org
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Note: We advise you to carefully review our website
to better understand our work, prior to applying for
an internship position. Letters should state your specific
area of interest in our work, what it is that you can
provide us, and what you are hoping we can provide you
in an internship program.
**
Note: Phone calls are welcome only after you have sent
your résumé,
unless you have good reason. We also highly discourage
applicants from showing up and asking for an interview
(yes, it does happen).
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copyright - Youth Advocate Program International 2003-04
Last
updated 10/11/2004
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