INTERN PROGRAM
Launched in summer of 2002, the intern program is designed to
foster better relationships between Go For Broke,
veterans, and the younger generations, provide college students
with meaningful work experience with a community-based organization,
as well as to cultivate future leaders in our community. Opportunities
are available in the following areas:
www.GoForBroke.org - Suitable for students with
Web design experience and also English majors or those interested
in writing Web content. Projects include researching, writing,
updating, and creating Web content.
Communications/PR - Suitable for students interested
in communications, marketing, or PR. Projects include writing
press materials, researching and creating media lists; and evaluating
outreach opportunities. Students will gain invaluable skills for
media relations and community outreach.
Research/ Resource Center - Suitable for students
interested in information studies or library science. Projects
include developing and cataloguing comprehensive collections of
resources on Japanese Americans and researching academic inquiries.
Students will gain experience in research, cataloguing, and selection
and acquisition.
Hanashi Oral History Program – Suitable
for students interested in gaining experience with video documentary
production. Also appropriate for history majors or students interested
in compiling research for historical summaries. Projects include
assisting in pre-production, production and post-productions/distribution
phases; researching background information for upcoming interviews
with Japanese American WWII veterans; and scouting potential interviewees.
Volunteer Management – Suitable for students
interested in working with volunteers ages 16+. Projects include
managing databases, coordinating volunteer assignments, creating
retention programs and outreaching with various community groups.
Internship Openings
For more information about any of these opportunities
please contact:
(310) 328-0907
intern@goforbroke.org
If you are interested in becoming an intern please:
1) Download a .pdf version
of our Volunteer/Intern
Profile form
2) Fax or send to:
Go For Broke National Education Center
PO Box 2590
Gardena, CA 90247
ATTN: Internship Coordinator
FAX: 310-222-5700