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WMS 192/193 Internships
WMS 193. Gender and Global Issues Internship
Seminar (2units)
Seminar—2 hours. Prerequisite: course 192 concurrently. The ethics of
working in communities and community projects, emphasizing feminist understandings
of activism, communities, globalization, multiculturalism, and the politics
of institutions, agencies, and organizations.
May be repeated for credit. (P/NP grading only.)—I, II, III. (I, II,
III.) Swain
UCD students wishing to intern abroad with GGI are required to have completed a local internship prior to departure. This internship provides practical experience that can be applicable when abroad. Prospective interns must enroll in WMS 193 the same quarter that they are completing their domestic internship. Successful completion of a local internship is required for the GGI internship abroad. In order to receive academic credit for the local internship, students must enroll in WMS 192. Enrollment WMS 192 for internship academic credit is not required to take WMS 193, however it is required that the student is actively participating in a minimum of three hours of internship practicum per week. Transcript notation is available from the ICC by completing an internship and a short paper of gender analysis.
WMS 192. Internship in Women's Studies (1-12units)
Internship—3-36 hours; written report. Prerequisite: completion of a
minimum of 84 units and consent of instructor; enrollment dependent on availability
of intern positions with priority to Women’s Studies majors. Supervised
internship and study in positions/institutional settings dealing with gender-related
problems or issues, as for example, a women’s center, affirmative action
office, advertising agency, or social welfare agency. Final written report
on internship experience. (P/NP grading only.)
Here is a short list of available internships. This is just the beginning!! Other internship sites (subject to approval) include: low-income health clinics, homeless shelters, hospitals, women’s shelters, legal aid organizations, and documentary production. Contact GGI (ggip@ucdavis.edu) or the Internship and Career Center (South Hall, 2nd & 3rd floors) for more ideas. Some of these organizations may have specific application deadlines and may require you to commit to work for longer than a quarter.
The
House
The House is a confidential peer-counseling center offering
a variety of free and confidential services to UCD students. The mission
of The House is to provide a supportive, relaxed, accessible, and non-judgmental
environment for students who wish to explore personal issues and interpersonal
problems. Student volunteers, who receive structured training and supervision
from Counseling Center professionals, staff The House. The staff believes
an integral part of building this supportive environment entails recruiting
student volunteers who reflect the general campus community with regard to
race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and majors. The House
trains peer counselors through an intensive 1-quarter training program and
through ongoing workshops. Peer staff also receives extensive cross-cultural
training from the Counseling Center. All of these positions are unpaid
and academic credit and/or transcript notation are available to most volunteers.
Gender & Global Issues Program
GGI is a research, teaching, and outreach academic subgroup of the Women and
Gender Studies Program at the University of California, Davis. GGI works
toward a more equitable distribution of power between genders, ethnicities,
and nations by linking UC Davis academic resources to grassroots activists.
GGI addresses articulations of gender with a range of global issues, including
reproductive health, sexuality, environmental justice, human rights, and cultural
diversity, seeking understanding and action through educational access.
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program, Internship Programs, Visiting
Scholar Programs, Speaker Series and our fundraiser, the Davis Feminist Film
Festival, all interweave to create a mutually reinforcing community bridging
the university with our local and global communities. Local interns
can work on developing new international internships, resource materials,
and fundraisers. Contact GGI (ggip@ucdavis.edu)
for information on openings.
The
Women’s Research and Resource Center
The WRRC is a catalyst for realizing UCD’s goal of an inclusive and
equitable campus community. The Women’s Center educates the campus
community – students, faculty, staff, men and women – about women’s
issues and concerns, promotes an understanding of the role and impact of gender
in our lives and our society, helps women of diverse backgrounds achieve their
intellectual, professional, and personal goals, and realize their full potential,
and advocates for women’s full inclusion, equality, and advancement.
A limited number of paid internships are available each year. Volunteer
“peer educator” positions are available for Fall and Winter quarter.
Call (530) 752-2790 for information about the next recruitment meeting.
OFF CAMPUS
Child
and Family Institute
CFI is a nonprofit agency in Sacramento providing child abuse prevention and
treatment services since 1978. Programs include: child abuse treatment,
child sexual abuse treatment, parent-child interaction therapy, child abuse
treatment services, and mental health outreach services to the homeless.
Volunteer interns can work on: the child abuse information & referral
phone line, child supervision, mentoring, arts therapy, or special events
planning. 40-hours of victim assistance training is provided and required
for all volunteers. Must be able to commit to 100 hours of volunteering
after your training. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator: (916)736-0828, ext.
135
The
Lambda Community Center
The Lambda Community Fund is Sacramento's oldest non-profit, tax-deductible
charity specifically serving the needs of the LGBTI community. The Lambda
Community Center was built in 1996, and strives to build a healthy, strong
and diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex community in
the greater Sacramento area by providing services, resources, support, education
and advocacy. They also organize Sacramento Pride. The Center welcomes
interns from all fields, but has special needs for interns with skills in:
community outreach, graphic design, office work, leadership, art, carpentry,
and computer work. Ph#: (916)442-0185 E-mail:
interns@lambdasac.org 1927 L St. Sacramento, CA 95814 vol_coord@weaveinc.org
Lift
the Children
Located in Sacramento, Lift the Children supports and strengthens programs
in Romania which seek to help abandoned children and those at risk. They assist
programs that prevent the abandonment, abuse and isolation of children living
in poverty and they search for opportunities to integrate them into the social
and educational spheres that have excluded them. Contact info@liftchildren.org
or call (916) 244-1964. Address: 4700 Roseville Rd. North Highlands,
CA 95660
Opening
Doors, The Prosperity Project
The Prosperity Project is a dynamic multi-cultural program providing economic
development assistance to low-income Sacramento area residents many of whom
are recent immigrants and refugees. Interns gain invaluable practical experience
and skills in such areas as business development, community development, database
creation, program management, funds development and event coordination. It
is a year-round volunteer internship program with minimum time commitment
of 16 hours per week for six months. Contact ern@openingdoorsinc.com
or call 916-492-2591 Address: 2118 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
National
Organization for Women
The National Organization for Women is the largest organization of feminist
activist in the United States. Since its founding in 1966, NOW’s
goal has been to take action to bring equality for all women. Now works
to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the
justice system, and society; secure abortion, birth control, and reproductive
rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism,
sexism, and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society.
Interns can look for local placement in Northern California or apply for NOW’s
intensive internship program in Washington D.C. Interns gain front-line
work experience in field organizing, membership services, fundraising, communications,
or political action. E-mail canow@canow.org
or call 916-442-3414
Opening
Doors, The Prosperity Project
The
Prosperity Project is a dynamic multi-cultural program providing economic
development assistance to low-income Sacramento area residents many of whom
are recent immigrants and refugees. Interns gain invaluable practical experience
and skills in such areas as business development, community development, database
creation, program management, funds development and event coordination. It
is a year-round volunteer internship program with minimum time commitment
of 16 hours per week for six months. Contact ern@openingdoorsinc.com or call 916-492-2591 Address: 2118 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
SHARE
Institute
The SHARE institute works collaboratively with local and global partner organizations
to improve the health and well being of women and families. The SHARE
Institute fosters cross-cultural modes of sharing. This program is specifically
designed to mentor young professionals and introduce them to international
development issues. The program provides global leadership skills, domestically
and internationally.&nbsopeningp; This internship program is particularly focused
on the health and social sciences but is not limited to these fields.
Local and international internship opportunities are available. Call
(916) 966-7482, e-mail sstolba@theshareinstitute.org
or mail to 8370 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks, CA 95628
WEAVE
WEAVE (Women Escaping a Violent Environment) provides crisis intervention
counseling in Sacramento County for victims of domestic violence and sexual
assault and their families. An internship with WEAVE provides a first-hand
understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault, iopeningnvaluable
for future work with individuals, families, or children. WEAVE also
offers an opportunity to work in a formal program providing short-term crisis
intervention therapy. WEAVE has several types of supervised field study
opportunities available. Interns may be assigned to work with domestic
violence and sexual assault counseling programs or in WEAVE’s school-based
children’s program, providing counseling for children who have lived
in a violent environment. Other opportunities include telephone crisis
intervention, working with children at the shelter, and adult case management/advocacy
with clients at the shelter. 12 month or 200 hour commitment required.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (916) 319-4914 or e-mail vol_coord@weaveinc.org
