Volunteers and Internships

FXB Center Interns are given significant responsibilities within the FXB Center’s projects. Past intern projects include research on mother-to-child prevention of HIV in Rwanda, mental health interventions for former child soldiers in Sierra Leone, early childhood development programs internationally, and policies on street children affected by HIV. Interns work closely with Project Managers. Duties include conducting literature reviews; entering and analyzing research data; writing and editing documents; communicating with partner organizations and researchers; assisting in grant applications; performing administrative tasks and providing logistical support for conference calls and large meetings. Former interns include undergraduates, medical and public health students as well as others with experience in law and/or community service. Recent college or graduate school graduates are welcome to apply.

Fall 2010 Internship Information

Dates: September 13, 2010 – December 10, 2010

Location: FXB Center in Boston

Hours: Full time (35 hours/week) or part time (at least 20 hours/week)

Stipend: Stipend available. We are unable to offer or organize housing or transportation

Application: Send resume and letter of interest to: FXBcenter_info@hsph.harvard.edu

Deadline: All application materials must be received by August 6, 2010

Notification: Selected applicants will be notified of their status in August by email or telephone.

Questions: Please contact Tricia Spellman at (617) 432-6940

Partner Organizations

Our partner organizations may be seeking interns and volunteers. Please see the following sites for additional information:

Opportunities at the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine

Opportunities at Partners In Health