Tuesday, May 26, 2009

PAST INTERNSHIP: CHILDREN’S DEFENSE FUND

A CMCL MAJOR HELD THIS INTERNSHIP IN THE PAST. THIS IS NOT A CURRENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! TO SEE IF THIS COMPANY/ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR INTERNS, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE COMPANY/ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY.

Area of Internship: Non-Profit
Date of Internship: June 2005-July 2005
Location: Washington D.C.

Brief Description of Company or Organization: The Children’s Defense Fund is a program that helps children grow up safe and healthy and they help provide a voice for the children of America who cannot vote. This non-profit organization also educates the nation about the support these children need.

Description of Duties: I will help give social ideas and be at the Children’s Defense Office helping out by answering the phone. A lot of time will be spent in the city helping out and being with children. Also, I will help lead the Jewish services that the children can attend.

Student Feedback
Best Liked: Taught a lot about what is needed to be successful within a not-for-profit organization.
Least Liked: Wished there would have been more personal interaction with children.

Contact Info
25 E Street Northwest
Washington D.C., DC
(202) 628-8787 ‎