Global Exchange Intern and Volunteer Information

Founded in 1988, Global Exchange is an international non-profit research,

education and action center dedicated to advocating and working for

political, economic and social justice on a global scale.

Our objectives are achieved through four main program areas: 1) Reality

Tours, which provide North Americans a true understanding of a country¹s

internal dynamics through socially responsible travel; 2) Campaigns to

improve human rights and international cooperation, which promote human and

economic rights, pro- democracy movements, and improved relations between

the U.S. and countries with whom we have been in conflict; 3) Public

Education Program, which provides books, videos, articles, editorials and

speakers on international issues from grassroots, citizens¹ perspective; and

4) Fair Trade Program, which helps build economic justice by purchasing and

creating awareness about

fair trade.

For more information about our specific campaigns and programs see:

www.globalexchange.org

Intern or Volunteer?

Global Exchange operates a structured internship program during the summers

and a less structured program during the fall, winter and spring. Interns

work closely with program staff on campaigns and

programs and are expected to bring some knowledge and experience to the

organization. Some agreement can be made for interns to work remotely on

specific projects. Interns should be able to offer at least 15 hours per

week for a minimum of 2 months.

Volunteers work in our San Francisco office, with program staff on a less

formal basis and are generally able to offer a shorter amount of time than

interns. Volunteers are those wishing to get involved with the organization,

in any capacity. Tasks may range from staffing information tables at day

time, evening or weekend events, phone banking Global Exchange members about

important issues, assisting with the development and distribution of

campaign/program materials to researching and writing reports. Some

volunteers make short term agreements with the organization to assist staff,

while others volunteer 1-2 hours per week over a longer period of time.

Both our volunteer and internship programs are unpaid.

Is there work to be done after hours and on weekends?

Some, in this capacity you would act as a volunteer, most likely staffing

information booths or working at our speaking events.

Do you have offices other than San Francisco?

No, however we are interested in supporting local Global Exchange chapters

throughout the USA. Please contact if you would like

to find out more about our chapters program.

We also facilitate for Human Rights Observers to participate in Peace Camps

in Chiapas, Mexico. For more information about how to apply to volunteer in

Mexico see www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/mexico/volunteers.html

How do I apply?

Interns: Read through the materials available on our website,

www.globalexchange.org/getinvolved/volunteer.html, and fill out the

application which you can download. Please notes that the deadline for

summer applications is April 1, but for all other times of the year we

accept applications on a rolling basis. If you¹d like an application sent to

you by mail, please request one from or call 415 255 7296.

Volunteers: Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form at:

http://www.globalexchange.org/getInvolved/volunteerinterestform.html

and send it it in to our offices. We'll contact you with opportunities and

events that come up. You can apply to volunteer with Global Exchange year

round. It is also possible to come by our offices and

fill out/return the form as well. We'd love to meet you!

Thanks again for contacting us, and we hope that you¹ll get involved and

work with us for social justice!

Global Exchange

2017 Mission St. Suite 303

San Francisco, CA

USA 94110

t. 415 255 7296

f. 415 255 7498

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