One Million Strong
Planned Parenthood
Advocates of Wisconsin is the advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin,
the state's largest and most trusted reproductive health care
organization. PPAWI educates and lobbies on behalf of reproductive rights
and family planning and engages in electoral activities to support candidates
for elected office that will promote access to reproductive health care,
responsible sex education and freedom of choice.
One Million
Strong Campaign:
For years to come, 2008 will
stand out as a watershed year in our country--a time of sweeping change,
grassroots mobilization, and citizen empowerment. Planned Parenthood has
an important role to play and a tremendous amount at stake. The One Million Strong Campaign is a national effort to
identify, energize, and mobilize one million voters in the 2008 election to make
women's health a priority; to pass laws and policies that protect reproductive health and rights;
and to keep Planned Parenthood's doors
open to the women, men and teens who need information and health care.
One Million
Strong for Planned Parenthood Internship:
PPAWI is looking for
politically-motivated and action-oriented interns for our One Million Strong
campaign. One Million Strong interns will be on the front lines of the
national One Million Strong Campaign to identify, energize and mobilize one
million Planned Parenthood voters in the 2008 election. Interns will
spend the summer and/or fall engaging in voter education efforts and building
the One Million Strong for Planned Parenthood campaign. One Million
Strong internships are 12-15 hours/week June-August or June-Election Day.
Internships are unpaid, but college credit can be arranged.
One Million
Strong Intern Qualifications:
Prospective interns should be
self-motivated, organized, and enthusiastic individuals who have a strong
commitment to reproductive freedom, including the right to choose abortion.
Interns should have good communication skills, computer database and
internet proficiency, be able to meet deadlines, willingness to meet new people
and convey PPAWI's mission to supporters, and have an interest in electoral and
public policy non-profit advocacy work. A flexible schedule, including
week-ends and evening availability and reliable transportation are required.
One Million
Strong Internship Projects Include:
- Educate and mobilize voters about the importance of reproductive health in politics and elections.
- Recruit supporters for the One Million Strong campaign through active tabling and crowd canvassing at festivals and fairs and door-to-door canvassing in targeted districts.
- Educate voters about candidates and reproductive rights issues by managing and running phone banks and supervising phone bank volunteers.
- Assist with get out the vote efforts for PPAWI-endorsed candidates.
- Build support for reproductive rights and health legislative efforts in key districts.
- Identify and attend outreach events and conduct local visibility.
- This
list of projects outlines the nature of the internship and may include
additional responsibilities.
To apply, send a brief statement of your
interest in interning at Planned Parenthood
and commitment to reproductive health
and freedom, along with your resume to:
Shelle Michalak, Planned Parenthood
Advocates of
Email: shelle.michalak@ppwi.org
http://www.ppawi.org