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Intern and Volunteer Opportunities

The World Affairs Council relies on and values highly the contributions of a team of interns and volunteers throughout the year.  We seek assistance on an on-going basis for the departments listed below.

Compensation and Credit

Council volunteer and internship positions are unpaid.  Compensation comes in the currency of knowledge, new skills, contacts, and fun. 

Student applicants who seek an experience that provides academic credit must make arrangements for this through their university or college and should submit their university/college guidelines with their applications. Credit is entirely at the discretion of the intern’s university or college. 

We encourage interns and volunteers to attend the Council's monthly lectures and various other programs and to assist with the administration of these events.

Departments

  • Administration (includes From Awareness to Action!)
  • K-12 Education (Global & Multicultural Resource Center)
  • Membership
  • International Speakers Series
  • International Visitor Program
  • Programs on World Affairs


   Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, two references, and intern/volunteer application form. In your cover letter please also answer the following questions:


1. What do you hope to gain from this internship/volunteer opportunity?

2. What course work and/or experience do you have that would make you a valuable intern/volunteer?

3. What aspects of the internship are you most interested in and how do they pertain to your educational and career development?

Please also answer the following questions in your cover letter:

4. How many hours will you have available to volunteer at the Council during the Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. workweek?

5. When would you be available for an interview?

6. When would you be able to start?

7. If you have a definite or even approximate end date, please let us know when that is.

Applications may be sent to

volunteer@worldoregon.org or

Internship/Volunteer Program
World Affairs Council of Oregon
620 SW Main Street, Suite 333
Portland, OR 97205.

Download the intern/volunteer packet for more information about volunteering at the Council, including detailed application instructions, department descriptions, and application form.