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VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Learn
about AAPCI's approach to community development by donating
your time and skills. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities
for ongoing programs, special projects, and specific events.
To
volunteer your time, applicants should submit a cover letter
indicating why they wish to volunteer their time at AAPCI and
their desired area of focus.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Each
division at AAPCI offers opportunities to become involved with
everyday activities at the Commission as well as a chance to
work in a professional, nonprofit organization. We have internship
opportunities for full-time international students and full-time
graduate and undergraduate college students with majors in sociology,
community development, non-profit management and those studying
in the field of direct client services, counseling, early childhood
education, or social work. We welcome your expertise and creativity!
Please
Note: AAPCI does not sponsor or assist international
students obtain immigration documents, student visas or work
permits. Visit our Volunteer
and Internship resource directory. Some of the organizations
listed in the directory may be of service to you, otherwise,
contact your school's foreign student advisor for assistance.
All internship positions at AAPCI are unpaid. Full or
part-time positions are available throughout the year on an
as-needed basis. There are no application deadlines and resumes
are accepted throughout the year. Resumes are kept on file for
six months and considered each time a position becomes available.
Internship opportunities are flexible to accommodate students'
schedules, allowing students to gain valuable experience in
their respective fields of study as they work with skilled and
knowledgeable AAPCI staff members. Staff members can share knowledge,
career advice, workplace mentoring and specifically tailored
assignments to match the student's desire to learn and gain
valuable experience while meeting the Commission's mission.
To
apply for an internship position with our organization, candidates
should submit a resume and cover letter indicating their field
of study, desired internship area of focus, internship period
desired (fall, summer, spring, winter, full-time, part-time),
writing sample and an unofficial student transcript to:
Volunteer
& Internship Coordinator
African American Planning Commission, Inc.
P.O.Box 330-707
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Due to overwhelming requests, we cannot reply to each applicant's
letter of inquiry. Only those applicants selected for interviews
will be contacted.
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