Internship Opportunities

Internships: Young people from high schools, colleges, graduate programs, etc. have opportunities to participate with LWVLA as interns, volunteers and/or to fulfill Service Learning requirements of their academic programs. In order to ensure that the time spent with LWVLA is mutually beneficial to the students and to our organization, we make the internship opportunities as flexible as possible. Each internship is planned as a collaboration that engages the student, LWVLA members and LWVLA staff.

Most interns work in the office mentored by LWVLA's Executive Director and the Administrative Assistant. Each intern is assigned a special project which allows them to use their research, problem solving and creative skills. Interns also assist with office routines and have the opportunity to meet with staff for informal seminars on the workings of our nonprofit organization. Some interns work directly with LWVLA committees engaged in research and problem solving related to League positions. (See the website section on Current Projects for more information.)

Interns are a key part of LWVLA and can benefit by gaining valuable experience in a nationally respected non-profit organization. Those who successfully complete their internships are assured letters of recommendation. All of our internships are unpaid but, as one of our recent interns stated, "The experience that you will receive in combination with the resume boost will certainly improve your employment chances in the future."

To initiate your internship, send a copy of your resume and a statement of what you hope to accomplish by working with LWVLA to internships@lwvlosangeles.org. For further information contact Zhita Rea, 323-571-1603, or call the League office, 213-368-1616.

Note: The following youth outreach projects also include opportunities for intern or youth volunteer involvement: