Greenpeace Semester

So far this year, Greenpeace Semester students have worked on a number of critical environmental issues, traveled to see the impacts of mountain-top removal coal mining on communities in Appalachia, and learned how to create their own campaign plans for activism on their campuses.  They have made lasting relationships with other students and staff at Greenpeace, taken on leadership roles within the Greenpeace Student Network, and started environmental student groups on campus.  We are so excited to see what the 2011 Semester participants accomplish!

Our goal in 2012 is to continue to provide comprehensive training to students who will  learn skills to help win important victories for the planet, develop their leadership potential, and get hands-on experience working on environmental campaigns. 

Message to students:

Students,

The Greenpeace Semester is an amazing opportunity for you to receive training, hands-on experience, and mentorship in environmental leadership – and the deadline to apply for the Spring Semester is approaching on October 19th!

The Greenpeace Semester spring term is a semester-long training opportunity in Washington, DC for college students who want to become leaders for the environmental movement.  Take it from Alexis Boxer, summer 2009 alum and Sierra Student Coalition organizer:

“The Greenpeace Semester changed my life and got me where I am today … the Semester prepared me for work with non-profits and really helped me to realize that my passion for the environment and people can put to good use for the greater good and for the long term.  I have made some of the best friends of my life and came away with a family and support system unlike any other.“

During Greenpeace Semester, you will learn about pressing environmental issues, solutions, and how you can have a greater impact.  Students learn about working with the media to recruiting volunteers, starting a group on campus, and organizing successful events that help to build people power and win victories for the planet.  The Greenpeace Semester prepares students to take on leadership roles on their campus and truly be the change they wish to see in the world.

Whether you are newly interested in the environmental movement and activism or are already involved on your campus, the Greenpeace Semester is a great way to learn how you can have a greater impact and advocate for the issues you are passionate about.

The Greenpeace Semester is now accepting applications for 2012 programs, and the deadline for the Spring Semester is October 19th.  Apply today to be the change!  Check out our application here:  http://bit.ly/qm0hir

For the planet,

Alexa Markley
Recruitment Coordinator
Greenpeace Semester
usa-semester@greenpeace.org

Greenpeace Internships Available Spring 2012

Build skills while making a difference!

Intern with GREENPEACE for Spring Semester 2012

Who is Greenpeace?  Greenpeace is the leading independent environmental campaigning organization that uses peaceful direct action and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and to promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.

Why intern with Greenpeace?

As a Greenpeace intern you can:

·      Promote solutions to the global warming crisis

·      Stop the destruction of the world's last ancient forests

·      Empower consumers and shareholders to hold corporate polluters accountable

·      And yes - save the whales!

A Greenpeace Internship is a great way to learn first-hand how an international environmental campaigning organization works. You’ll gain issue expertise, build valuable career skills and make connections.  In addition to job training, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in trainings such as corporate campaigning, non-violent direct action, media relations and grassroots outreach. You’ll get to meet awesome people and work alongside experienced staff in a casual, high-energy environment.

Apply now for a Greenpeace internship!  Go to: http://www.greenpeace.org/internships

Available Internships:

Global Warming, Toxics, Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Student Organizing, Activist Recruitment, Actions, Strategy, Media, Photography, Video, Online Organizing, IT Support, Human Resources, Membership, and more! Visit our website for a full list and details on the specific tasks and requirements for each internship.

Locations:

Positions are available in Washington, DC, San Francisco, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, LA, New York City, Philadelphia, and Tampa. Not all internships are available in all locations. Visit our website to see details on where each internship is offered.

Program Details:

Our fall internships start January 30th and end May 4th. Part time and full time positions available. We are flexible with your schedule and can help you receive class credit. All internships are unpaid. Unfortunately Greenpeace cannot provide travel or housing.

Requirements:

Applicants must be over 18, but do not have to be current students. We’re looking for people with excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong online research skills, the ability to work well independently, commitment to non-violence as a means of affecting change and enthusiasm for protecting the environment.

Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way Greenpeace selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and effectiveness of our campaigns. Greenpeace strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, and other under-represented communities.

Apply now for a Greenpeace internship!  Go to: http://www.greenpeace.org/internships

Student activism training from Greenpeace

Greenpeace is offering another semester of life-changing training this Spring 201.

The Greenpeace Organizing Term is the best hands-on training and leadership program available to college-aged students.

Not only will you learn how to organize environmental campaigns more effectively, but it will also give them skills and a network of activists and peers with whom they can work when they return to campus and work alongside after graduation.

The Greenpeace Organizing Term (http://www.greenpeace.org/got) is a semester-long program packed with rigorous training, travel, and action.

Contact info: got@wdc.greenpeace.org or call Linda Capato at 877-450-3517 ext. 320