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Frequently
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1.
Where are your internships offered?
Internships are available in
Santa Barbara
,
California
and
Washington
,
DC
.
2. Exactly
when does the position start and end?
Start and end dates can vary.
The important point to remember is that the paid
internships require a 10 week commitment. Most
summer interns start in mid-June and work through
mid-August. Start and end dates for internships
during the school year usually coincide with the
beginning and end of a quarter or semester. Volunteers
can start at any time and stay as long as feasible.
3. Is housing
and transportation provided?
No, we do not provide housing,
but we will do our best to help you find safe,
comfortable, and affordable housing. Santa Barbara
City College offers a website with a list of
apartments available for rent: www.sbcc.edu/housing/
Santa
Barbara is a small city with a good public transportation
system. Depending on where you live, a bike
may suffice.
4. I am a
high school student. Can I apply?
Yes, we would love
to hear form you. However, please understand that
we pick the top 3-4 applicants, who are usually
college juniors, seniors, or graduate students.
As a high school student in the Santa Barbara
area, you have the opportunity to volunteer with
us and gain valuable leadership skills. As a high
school student outside the area, we may be able
to help you identify organizations in your area.
Some volunteer opportunities are listed at the
following website: www.volunteermatch.org.
Volunteering is an excellent way to meet people,
learn new skills, and contribute to your community
and world!
5. What does
an intern do specifically?
Intern projects are customized depending on the individual's interests and the Foundation's needs in 4 general programs areas: research, outreach, web development, and communications. All projects involve hands-on opportunities for the development of practical leadership skills, such as public speaking, discussion facilitation, writing, and event planning. All interns perform general office duties. Possible projects include working on our Turn the Tide and UC Nuclear Free campaigns, national Think Outside the Bomb conferences, high school Peace Leadership Clubs project, Nuclear Free Universities, and summer movie nights.
6. This
summer, I need to make more money than the
$3,200 stipend. Do you have any ideas on how
can I supplement the internship stipend?
Yes, some colleges
and universities encourage independent student
research projects and provide grants for these
projects. For example, UCSB has Undergraduate
Research and Creative Activities: www.ltsc.ucsb.edu/urca/
or Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships:
www.cur.org/UGSF.html.
The process of winning one of the grants can be
extremely competitive, so be sure to get started
early. Ask an advisor or faculty member at your
school about such opportunities.
7. Where
can I find information about the Lena Chang Scholarship?
We discontinued the Lena
Chang Scholarship in September of 2000 in order
to create
the Lena Chang Internship. Compared to the scholarship,
the internship allows more quality interaction
between Foundation staff and emerging young leaders.
Some outdated publications and websites list
the
Lena Change Scholarship and the misspelled Lara
Chang Scholarship. To minimize any confusion,
we have written to these people numerous times
and asked them to change the information. Most
have been responsive. Please do not send us the
form letter that begins, "I am writing
to request more information and an application
for
the scholarship….?"
8. Can I
take summer classes and do the internship?
Yes, the internship
is Monday through Friday 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Night
classes are available through Santa Barbara City
College and UCSB.
9. Do I
have to wait to receive an application by snail
mail?
No, you can download an application
right now from this website.
10. I am
an international student, can I apply?
Yes, we have had international
students as interns in the past and welcome the
opportunity again. Eligibility criteria require
that all applicants be enrolled in an accredited
college or university within the United States.
11. Does the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation offer internships in locations around the world?
No, the Nuclear
Age Peace Foundation does not offer internships
in locations outside of Santa Barbara and Washington,
DC. Opportunities in other locations are available
through other organizations. For a comprehensive
listing of internships in nonproliferation and
disarmament issues, click through the
following link to
the Nuclear Threat Initiative: www.nti.org/h_learnmore/h6_internship.html
12. Can I apply for more than one internship?
No. Please apply for one internship only.
13. Can I submit my applicaion online, by fax or email?
Please follow the submission instructions for the particular internship you are applying for.
Further
Questions:
Please
direct all questions concerning internships
to Rick
Wayman, Director of Programs.
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