Are you passionate about making a difference?
If so, we invite you to apply for a Community Impact Internship with Friends of Refugees. We are looking for motivated and qualified individuals to join us in walking alongside the New American community in Clarkston, Georgia.
Requirements
Our Community Impact Internships range from 4 to15 months and are offered in the following areas:
• Language & Literacy involving the whole family
• Childbirth & Maternal Health
• Urban Agriculture
• Youth Engagement
• Program Evaluation & Research
• Marketing & Communications
• Administration & Operations
• Leadership Development
Depending on the subject area and resources, we offer both paid and unpaid internships.
Qualifications
You must be a minimum of 18 years old by the internship start date and be either a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid student visa in order to apply. All interns are expected to provide their own transportation to and around Clarkston.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in applying for a Community Impact Internship, email contactus@friendsofrefugees.com with 1-2 paragraphs describing your school/work experience, any cross-cultural experience, and why you are interested in an internship with Friends of Refugees.
Upon reviewing your email, we will then send you the link to our internship application, along with instructions on the application process. We accept internship applications on a rolling basis and it takes an average of 6-9 weeks to go through the approval process, so plan accordingly.
Research and Practicum Opportunities
We offer opportunities for both graduate researchers and student practicums on a limited, case-by-case basis. To inquire if Friends of Refugees may be a good fit for you, send an email to contactus@friendsofrefugees.com describing yourself, your research or practicum requirements, the name of your school, program, and the value you anticipate adding to the work of Friends of Refugees from your project. Please include any relevant links to previous projects you’ve participated in.
A staff member will respond within 10-15 business days.