Internship

Fall 2010 Internship Recruitment

The Partners in Policymaking Internship (PIP 1) is being offered in Fall of 2010. The face-to-face seminar session will held in Anchorage, September 14-16th, 2010, followed by weekly online sessions through November 19, 2010.

The advanced phase of the Partners in Policymaking Internship (PIP II) is being offered in Fall of 2010! The face-to face seminar will be held in Anchorage on September 21-23, 2010, followed by weekly online sessions through November 22, 2010. Prerequisite: Partners in Policymaking Internship (PIP I) or waiver from PIP Coordinator, Kathy Fitzgerald.

Deadline: Applications should be returned no later than Aug. 19, 2010.

Travel and expenses are paid by Partners in Policymaking & you do not need to live in Anchorage to be eligible.

Both PIP I and PIP II will also be offered in Spring 2011, dates to be determined.

Apply Now!

PIP I - download and submit the PIP 1 Application (pdf) or PIP I Application (word doc)

PIP II - download and submit the PIP II Application (pdf) or PIP I Application (word doc)

Would you like to learn how to work with decision makers to get the results you want? Work with others to improve services? Have your voice heard?

What you learn:

The Partners in Policymaking internship is a training opportunity to help you learn to be an effective advocate for yourself or someone you care about. The training is designed for individuals with disabilities behavioral/mental health disorders, elders, people with long-term care needs, and family members. As part of the training you will:

• Learn strategies for planning and participating in advocacy efforts;
• Explore ways to help individuals maintain authority and control of their lives;
• Identify local and statewide leadership opportunities;
• Practice effective communication strategies to promote change.

What you get:

• Group and individual training and support
• Training materials and resources
• Intensive training institute (3 day face-to-face in Anchorage)
• Support for training-related travel
• Materials to support project activities

Your commitment/expectation:

• Approximately 10 hours per week working on training activities;
• Participation in weekly intern meetings, either face-to-face or by computer conference (E-live) —you do not have to live in Anchorage to be eligible
• Willingness to work with other interns and mentors on advocacy activities via phone, e-mail etc.