Urban Internships by Major
Please see below for a list of internships that students from each major might be interested in, based on the internships that students on the Urban Program have done in the past. Please note that the list is certainly not exhaustive, and that all internships are open to all majors.
There are also many internships in San Francisco that are available which are not listed here, and we can accommodate students from any and all majors.
Political Science
Amnesty International
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all. Our supporters are outraged by human rights abuses but inspired by hope for a better world - so we work to improve human rights through campaigning and international solidarity. www.amnesty.org
Catholic Charities Refugee Services
One of the oldest and best-known social justice agencies in the city, Catholic Charities cares for those who are in the process of escaping human trafficking, domestic abuse and political persecution. Be a lifeline to people in distress, and affirm their humanity while finding your own. http://www.cccyo.org/programs/immigration.php
Consulates
There are many opportunities at foreign consulates in San Francisco. For more information, please contact Professor of Internships, Brad Berky, at bberky@pacbell.net.
General Assistance Advocacy Project (GAAP)
This organization serves homeless and marginally housed San Franciscans by helping them obtain the public benefits to which they are entitled. So long as there is a need for public benefits, GAAP provides education, empowerment and advocacy to our clients through the involvement of law students, undergraduates and community volunteers. www.gaap.org
Institute of International Education
IIE, an independent non-profit organization founded in 1919, is a world leader in the exchange of people and ideas. IIE administers over 200 programs serving more than 20,000 individuals each year. www.iie.org
International Rescue Committee
We are the International Rescue Committee – a critical global network of first responders, humanitarian relief workers, healthcare providers, educators, community leaders, activists, and volunteers. Working together, we provide access to safety, sanctuary, and sustainable change for millions of people whose lives have been shattered by violence and oppression. www.theirc.org/
San Francisco Public Defenders Office
The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office provides legal representation to over 25,000 indigent people charged with crimes each year. We aspire to be a nationwide model for the delivery of indigent defense services and programs to help people turn their lives around. http://www.sfgov.org/pd
Please use the internet search engine links on our internships page for more internship possibilities in your major. Please note that you are welcome to pursue any of our internships regardless of your major.
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