Become a CHOICE Volunteer!
There are so many ways to help out at CHOICE! From researching HIV/AIDS issues to handing out literature on the street, CHOICE offers a range of opportunities for volunteers to become involved. Even if you only have a few hours to spare or are only interested in helping out during special events, we would love to hear from you. Download our, Volunteer Application form*, fill it out and return it to CHOICE, or call 215-985-3355 for a list of current volunteer opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Internship Opportunities
At CHOICE, you will find variety of opportunities to help you sharpen existing talents while you learn new skills. To meet the needs of both the student and CHOICE, internships can be individually designed. To find out more about current internship opportunities, please download our Internship Application Form*, fill it out, and return it to CHOICE. For more information about internship opportunities at CHOICE, please email: info@choice-phila.org.

Current Internship Opportunities

If your are interested in any of the internship opportunities listed below, please send a resume and cover letter identifying the internship for which you are applying to the Internship Program, CHOICE, 1233 Locust Street, Suite 301, Philadelphia, PA 19107 or fax to 215.985.2838

Fundraising and Development Intern

This internship will provide an opportunity to gain hands on experience in non-profit grant writing, fundraising, and development. The selected intern will have the opportunity to read, craft, and participate in the grant writing process and interact on a daily basis with our professional development staff. The intern will cultivate donor research skills and gain a keen understanding of the fundraising process. This is an excellent opportunity for the selected intern to build relationships within the women's social service network and the fundraising community in Philadelphia. For more details and application information, please click here.

Community Education Intern

Responsibilities

• Complete required training in comprehensive sexuality education curriculum.
• Facilitate education and training workshops in middle schools, high schools, and community-based organizations on topics including Intimacy, HIV and STI Prevention, Birth Control, Teen Pregnancy, Self-Esteem, Sexual Assault, and Communication Skills.
• Participate in street outreach and health fairs.
• Work with CHOICE staff to research, write and design publications on reproductive/sexual health.
• Gather information on community organizations, schools, churches, universities, and social service agencies.
• Assist with occasional mailings and material distribution.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.

  Qualifications

• Minimum of college Junior status.
• Interest in and commitment to reproductive/sexual health, reproductive rights and/or HIV/AIDS.
• Experience working with children and teens, especially in urban areas.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to get along with people from diverse backgrounds, and maturity.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage a variety of tasks.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and in the use of the Internet for research purposes.
  

This internship requires a PA Child Abuse Clearance and Criminal Background Check.

Hours: minimum 10 hours per week.

Hotline Intern

Responsibilities

Research:

• Research and collect information on various current reproductive and sexual health, HIV/AIDS, and maternal/child health issues.
• Create information reference sheets for staff detailing current issues.
• Present information at monthly Hotline meetings.
  

Quality Assurance:

• Participate in placing test calls to reproductive health providers.
• Provide written documentation of calls.
• Participate in updating provider profiles in the information and referral system used on the Hotline.

Qualifications

• Minimum of college Junior status.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Proficiency in the use if the Internet for research purposes as well as PC word processing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Interest in and commitment to reproductive health, reproductive rights, HIV/AIDS service provision, and maternal/child health.

Hours: minimum 7 hours per week.

Teen Community Education Intern
(for students age 15 to 19)

Qualifications

• Interest in and commitment to reproductive/sexual health, reproductive rights and/or HIV/AIDS.
• Clear and loud speaking voice, friendly nature, ability to assume leadership role among peer group, ability to get along with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Able to convey information in a non-judgmental, non-biased manner.
• Responsible, mature, demonstrates respect for peers and adults.
• Willing to adhere to work schedules and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete required training in comprehensive sexuality education curriculum.
• Travel with CHOICE staff to schools and community centers to present workshops for teens on sexual health issues such as Intimacy, HIV and STI Prevention, Birth Control, Teen Pregnancy, Self-Esteem, Sexual Assault, and Communication Skills.
• Accompany CHOICE staff to street outreach and health fairs.
• Prepare materials for health fairs, outreach, presentations and conferences; confirm Peer Education Bookings; and perform other administrative duties.
• Work with CHOICE staff to research, write and design publications on reproductive/sexual health for teens.
• Gather information on community organizations, schools, churches, universities, and social service agencies.
• Assist with occasional mailings and material distribution.

Teen Interns will be trained to perform the above job requirements. CHOICE is searching for candidates with high potential to be trained successfully.

 

Support CHOICE
Want to help make a difference? To support our work and mission, please send your tax-deductible gift to:

CHOICE
1233 Locust Street, Suite 301
Philadelphia PA 19107

Call us at (215) 985-3355 for further information.

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CHOICE is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.