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Desarollo Integral
de la Familia Municipial Tijuana
*This internship is currently not
being offered (1/17/08)
The DIF is Tijuana's largest social service agency. DIF
works with individuals and groups, children and adults to address
pressing needs. Its main areas of activity are Community Centers,
childcare services, medical assistance, health education, vaccinations,
nutrition, mental health. Some spanish is desirable but we may may
be able to pair non-spanish speaking students with spanish speakers.
Hours and days are flexible and credit is available. More
info
American Friends Service Committee
Tasks: Strategic planning for center activities, involvement
in decision making and press conferences. Also participate in current
research projects (including the environmental costs of the triple
fence, High chases of border patrol and other Human Rights projects)
Requirements: Preferably bilingual and up to date with current
immigration issues and policies.
Apply: Send resume and cover letter stating why you would
like to be part of their organization.
Contact: (619)233-411
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Contact: Jason Turner (619)262-5557 Ext.2638
San Diego Arts Media Center
Task: Marketing, office work, distribution
Requirements: Will be assigned according to major and interest
TV Channel 61 KGHB
Task: Production-editing, photography, operations-administrative,
business
Requirements: Chicano/Journalism/Broadcasting
Contact: Armando Corral (858)278-6161
Casa Familiar Task: Depend on student's interest and availability
Contact: Andrea (619)428-1115
U.S. Pretrial Services Internship Program
Tasks: Will be paired up with officer and part take in daily
activities, a lot of computer work, participate with clients in
custody and supervision of cases, learn the job of an officer, improve
report writing and how to interpret criminal records.
Requirements: Good computer skills and drug screening
Contacts: Tammy Wiedling (619)557-3414
Web Site: www.caspt.uscourts.gov
AIXA Quiros Latinos and Latinas in Action
Tasks: Community organizing and advocacy, leadership
building, survey building, administrative tasks. Requirements:
Interest and preferably Spanish speakers
Contact: Aixa Quares (619)283-9624
Website: www.midcitycan.org
Big Sister League Mentor Programs
Tasks: The intern would be responsible for recruiting/training/matching
and supervising volunteers.
Requirement: Interest
Contact: Maryann Kissling (619)297-1135
Environmental Health Coalition
Dedicated to the prevention and cleanup of toxic pollution threatening
public health, and the environment in the San Diego/Tijuana region.
Requirements: 16 hrs a week and at least 1 semester commitment.
Apply on line: www.environmentalhealth.org
Contact: (619)235-0281
Mixtec Cultural Exchange Program: In San Diego
Teach English or Spanish to Indigenous Mixteco Adults
Provide tutoring and educational activities to Mixteco youths
This is a great opportunity to learn about the Mixteco culture,
practice your Spanish, and gain practical experience in language
instruction. No prior tutoring experience needed; this is a hands
on learning experience for you and the Mixteco community.
Requirements:
Must be available to teach on Tuesdays or Thursday evenings in Linda
Vista from 5:30-8:30 and help with cultural workshops on two Saturdays
over the course of the semester. Spanish preferred, but not required.
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