OUTREACH
AND TRAINING INTERN
Announcement
for Spring 2013 Internship Asian/ Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource
Project
The Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource
Project (DVRP) is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1995 in response
to the lack of linguistically and culturally appropriate services for
Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI)survivors of domestic violence in the Washington,
D.C. metropolitan area. DVRP's mission is to address and prevent domestic
violence in A/PI communities in the DC area. We believe in providing culturally
appropriate tools, support, and resources for survivors to make their own life
choices. DVRP is a non-hierarchical organization structured around mutual
respect, shared responsibility, trust and equality, and supported by a
collaborative style of leadership.
Description
of Internship
Do you want to be
an influential voice in your community? Are you interested in raising awareness
about domestic violence? DVRP is currently searching for a summer intern for
the Community Outreach Program and the Training &Technical Assistance
Program. The Outreach and Training intern will report to the Interim Executive
Director. The Community Outreach Program is devoted to increasing awareness
about the dynamics and impact of domestic violence in A/PI communities. DVRP’s
Training& Technical Assistance Program works with service providers to
ensure the provision of culturally competent services to A/PI survivors. Tasks
include:
· - Write and update content for DVRP’s website
and social media platforms(Facebook, Twitter)
· - Support DVRP’s Community Ambassadors in
providing trainings and planning events
· - Attend workshops and coalition meetings to
address issues affecting the A/PI community
· - Oversee the production, translation and
distribution of materials about domestic violence at A/PI and domestic violence
organizations
· - Draft and send e-mails to DVRP’s supporters
and donors
· - Prepare bi-weekly newsletter and
organizational updates
· - Update training and donor databases on a
regular basis
· - Assist with grant-seeking research and
writing
· - Other related duties in the daily operations
of the organization, as assigned
Note:
This
is an unpaid internship.
Time
Commitment:
This internship begins in mid-late May 2013 until
mid-August, although start dates can be somewhat flexible. Interns should have availability
during DVRP’s business hours (Mondays-Fridays 10am-6pm). Interns are required
to commit to at least 20-25 hours per week.
To
Apply:
We welcome graduate students or college seniors to submit
a short cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 professional references
(including e-mail and phone number) to info@dvrp.org. Applications will be reviewed
until the position is filled.
ADVOCATES PROGRAM INTERN
Announcement for Summer 2013
Internship Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project
The Asian/Pacific
Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (DVRP) is a non-profit organization
that was founded in 1995 in response to the lack of linguistically and
culturally appropriate services for Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI) survivors of
domestic violence in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. DVRP's mission is
to address and prevent domestic violence in A/PI communities in the DC area. We
believe in providing culturally appropriate tools, support, and resources for
survivors to make their own life choices. DVRP is a non-hierarchical organization
structured around mutual respect, shared responsibility, trust and equality,
and supported by a collaborative style of leadership.
Description
of Internship
Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
Would you like to work directly with survivors of domestic violence? DVRP is
currently searching for a summer intern for the
Advocates Program
Recognizing that A/PI survivors of domestic violence have
a variety of needs in order to attain safety for themselves and their children,
the DVRP Advocates Program provides direct assistance on an individual level,
with special consideration for cultural and linguistic needs. Tasks include:
·
Conducting intakes and providing referral
information to survivors
·
Assisting with curriculum and program
development for DVRP’s survivor workshops
·
Administering evaluation surveys
·
Coordinating and locating resources for
Advocates Training
·
Recruiting and assisting with the training
agenda for the Advocates Training
·
Updating organizational information and
resource lists for the Advocates Program
·
Help plan and attend Advocates meetings (one
Saturday every month)
·
Other relevant duties, as assigned
Note:
This is an unpaid internship.
Time
Commitment:
This internship lasts from late May/early June 2013 until
August 2013, but dates can be somewhat flexible. Interns should have availability
during DVRP’s business hours (Mondays-Fridays 10am-6pm), and some weekend hours
as needed. Interns are required to commit to at least 20-25 hours per week.
To
Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact
information for 3 professional references (including e-mail and phone number) to
info@dvrp.org
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with
priority consideration given to applications received before May 3, 2013.
