Internships
At The American Cancer Society
The
American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based
voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia,
the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
In
order to provide college students with hands-on experience in
the activities of a non-profit, we offer nationwide paid and unpaid
internship positions.
During
their eight-week sessions interns will obtain:
- Hands-on
experience in the activities of non-profit agencies;
- In-depth
knowledge of the American Cancer Society’s efforts in cancer
control, volunteer involvement, and community outreach;
- Opportunity
to continue to intern with us through their college years;
- Competitive
stipend of up to $2,500 (for paid positions);
- An opportunity
to select one of three sessions: Fall (Sept.-Dec.); Spring (Jan.-May);
Summer (June-Aug).
The Internship
Program is designed for full-time undergraduate and graduate level
college students who: Have completed their freshman year of college
(minimum) and will return to college after the internship with
us; Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.00 or B average; Have
serious interest in pursuing a career in the non-profit sector;
Can demonstrate a relationship between their projected major and
the work of the American Cancer Society.
Location:
Varies
Website/Contact
Info:
www.cancer.org/docroot/AA/content/
AA_5_1x_Internship_Program.asp
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