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Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
The Children's Environmental Health Network (CEHN) is a national multi-disciplinary project whose mission is to promote a healthy environment and to protect the fetus and the child from environmental hazards. We have offices in Washington, DC and Berkeley, CA. We can accept two or three Graduate Assistants and/or Volunteers each semester and during the summer.

Responsibilities
Student projects could include: working with education and outreach staff to work with targeted communities; working on current policy issues; working on our newsletter or web site; organizing and researching our small library; fundraising research; gathering information for the Resource Guide; and outlining plans for new projects. In addition, the assistant will help with general office work. Anyone may apply, but this position is designed for juniors, seniors or graduate students majoring in public health, environmental studies, public or nonprofit administration, public policy, communication/journalism or health sciences.

Stipend
There is no set stipend offered, but we can negotiate; also, contact your school regarding receiving credits.

Background
Since 1992, the Network has helped to establish children's environmental health as a credible and viable field within the research, health care, and policy arenas. For more information about CEHN, visit the home page: http://www.cehn.org

The goals of CEHN are to:
  1. Promote the development of a sound public health and child-focused national policy that sets child-protective regulations and standards;
  2. Stimulate prevention-oriented research, which will add to our knowledge of the health effects of toxicants on children, and will support the development of sound, child-protective policy;
  3. Educate health professionals, policy makers, and community members in preventive strategies; and
  4. Elevate public awareness of environmental hazards to children.

How to Apply
Letters of application are accepted year-round. Please send resume and cover letter to:

  • Nsedu O. Witherspoon, Executive Director
    Children's Environmental Health Network
    110 Maryland Avenue NE, Suite 505
    Washington, DC 20002

Interviews by appointment only.