Internship

Spring 2009 Internship Recruitment

The Partners in Policymaking Internship (PIP 1) is being offered in Spring of 2010! The session will begin March 9th thru May 14th. Apply now for your the Spring internship!

There is a required, 3 day face-to-face, training institute for the Internship. The institute begins in Anchorage on April 12th(9am-4:30pm), 13th(9am-4:30pm), & 14th(9am-4pm), 2009. Travel and expenses are paid by Partners in Policymaking & you do not need to live in Anchorage to be eligible.

The advanced phase of Partners in Policymaking (PIP II) will be offered in Fall 2011..dates to be determined. Apply now for PIP II!

The prerequiste for taking Partners in Policymaking II is completion of PIP I or a waiver from Kathy Fitzgerald, Program Coordinator.

How to apply: PIP I - submit application (word) or application (pdf)

How to apply: PIP II - submit application (word) or application (pdf)

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?

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.