VOLUNTEER
Give Us Your Greatest Gift: Your Time!
Volunteers are an essential force behind Healthy Child Healthy World. The generosity of people like you enables us to carry out our mission and educate the public about preventing toxic environmental exposures. Every year, people across the country give their time and talent to serve in a variety of ways. From helping out at the Healthy Child Healthy World headquarters to helping organize and coordinate events all over the country, we have many volunteer opportunities. Come join in and help us protect children!
If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email with your experience, availability and desired volunteer opportunity to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call the Volunteer Coordinator at 310-820-2030.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Administrative support:
Running errands, staffing the office, proofing, word processing, and desktop publishing -- all the miscellaneous work that keeps the organization 'alive'.
Technical:
Web page design and upkeep, fixing code and adding new web programs, server/workstation installation and repair, database repair.
Development work:
Event planning, fund raising, grant writing, public relations.
Organizational:
Accounting, business management, facilitation.
Artistic work:
Graphic design and visual art both for the web site and printed material.
Languages:
Translation, interpretation.
Legal:
For anyone who is an attorney, paralegal, law student, or trained legal observer.
INTERN
Healthy Child Healthy World seeks interns to support the programs, endeavors, and activities of our Los Angeles-based office.
Some of the many areas that require support include but are not limited to: research & writing; program support; office administration; event planning; SEO, social networking, and IT.
General Intern Requirements
- Minimum 3 months service, 10 hrs weekly; M-F but flexible between the hours of 9 am and 6 pm.
- Interest in children's health, environmental health and healthy living
- Professional demeanor
- Flexibility to work in a variety of capacities and support diverse endeavors
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Ability to learn and adapt to a fast paced environment
Writing Sample
All internship candidates are required to submit a writing sample. The writing sample should be between 300 - 500 words, and discuss a topic central to the organization's mission. Please do not submit academic papers. For ideas, please visit our blog for example material and subject matter.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should e-mail resume, cover letter, writing sample, and dates of availability to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
We accept applications year-round based on the quarter/semester academic calendar. Please inquire as to the number of spaces available, as it is limited.
Do you have a special skill, talent, or interest? We welcome your ideas, so please include them in your application.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
There are currently no opportunities available.
