Looking for a meaningful off-term? 

  Interested in working in the non-profit sector? 

 APPLY FOR UP TO $5,000 OF FUNDING FROM THE DARTMOUTH CENTER FOR SERVICE 

If you are off in the winter and are interested in working for a non-profit, apply for DCS funding by October 11th, 2017. Drop by for advising during our walk-in office hours! 

If interested in applying for funding during a future term, also feel free to contact us. Our program coordinators will work with you to find an organization and service internship that will be meaningful to you. 

For more information please see: 

http://www.dartmouth.edu/service/funded/dinterns.html

*See below for past internship examples: 

Fall 2014

Intern at California Black Women's Health Project 

 Inglewood, CA

  The California Black Women's Health Project aims to empower California's black women and girls through education, outreach and advocacy. The organization hosts workshops on various health issues such as obesity, HIV, mental health and sexual assault in an effort to address the disparity in black women's health care. This intern planned and participated in hosting workshops on raising awareness about the issues of mental health and sexual health. She also co-lead discussions about STIs and intimate partner violence, and conducted outreach programs in the community. 

Winter 2016

Non-Legal Intern at the Civil Rights Division

Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General

Boston, MA

The Civil Rights Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office in Boston, MA provides legal protection to residents who believe that their civil rights and/or liberties have not been respected and are therefore seeking legal justice. Civil Rights violations include discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, or race, in spheres including access to housing or employment, work environments, and public spaces. This intern interviewed potential clients and presented the cases to the paralegals, conferred with assistant Attorney Generals about the possible next steps to advance the clients’ cases and supported staff members in their ongoing court cases and investigations. 

Fall 2014

Center for Perinatal Advocacy at Providence

Washington, DC 

The Center for Perinatal Advocacy, an organization within Providence Hospital, aims to support maternal and child health, improve birth outcomes, and decrease infant mortality. At a local level, the organization has implemented programs focused on early intervention and preventative health measures such as initiatives focused on education about the proper installation of car seats, safe sleeping habits for newborns, breastfeeding, and the advancement of prenatal care through the Strong Start program. This intern worked along with the staff to provide one-on-one education through these programs, collected participant feedback to improve the organization, and conducted outreach at health fairs to inform women of these programs.