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. We mobilize volunteers, keep them informed
about current legislative and electoral issues, and provide tools and resources
needed so they can make their voices heard.
Planned
Parenthood Volunteer Program Internship:
Planned Parenthood provides internship opportunities throughout
the year. Internships are 8-12
hours/week, and are available for the semester (Jan-May, May-Aug, Sept-Dec) or
year-long. Internships are unpaid, but
college credit can be arranged. This
is a great opportunity to gain on-the-job-skills while doing vitally important
work to protect and expand reproductive health and choice and gain valuable
experience and career skills in volunteer program management.
Volunteer Program Intern Qualifications:
Prospective
interns should be self-motivated, reliable, organized, detail oriented, and
have a strong commitment to reproductive freedom, including the right to choose
abortion. Interns should also have an
energetic and friendly personality, good communication skills, reliable
transportation, and have a commitment to Planned Parenthood's mission and
ability to convey it to others.
Volunteer
Program Internship Projects Include:
·
Volunteer
coordination (recruitment, reminders, database tracking, follow-up, thank
yous).
·
Identify and
coordinate volunteer recruitment efforts for phone banks, literature drops,
door-to-door canvassing, legislative hearings, visibility rallies, patient
advocacy, etc.
·
Maintain volunteer electronic database and paper files.
·
Help update and maintain online Volunteer Program recruitment and
information.
·
Compile and
submit regular volunteer hours, activities reports, and other relevant
paperwork.
·
Ensure
Volunteer Program procedures (screening, background checks, etc.) are followed.
·
Community
outreach and volunteer recruitment through information tables at fairs and
events.
·
Train
volunteers for phone banks, literature drops, canvasses, and outreach tables.
·
Supervise volunteers to meet Volunteer Program needs and as necessary
for data entry, phone banks, or other activities.
·
Monitor and provide feedback on volunteers' work, as applicable.
·
Potentially
manage volunteer activities including phone banks, literature drops, and
canvasses.
·
Assist with campus and clinic outreach programs.
·
Identify and
coordinate ways to improve the experience of volunteers (recognition,
communication, etc.).
·
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:
Jennifer Olenchek, Planned Parenthood
Advocates of
Email: jennifer.olenchek@ppwi.org
http://www.ppawi.org