Internships with Peace and Justice Studies

Environment

Alternatives for Community and Environment
http://www.ace-ej.org/volunteeropportunities
ACE builds the power of communities of color and low income communities in Massachusetts to eradicate environmental racism and classism, create healthy, sustainable communities, and achieve environmental justice.
(Other categories: Community)

Bikes Not Bombs
http://bikesnotbombs.org/volunteer
Bikes Not Bombs uses the bicycle as a vehicle for social change. We reclaim thousands of bicycles each year. We create local and global programs that provide skill development, jobs, and sustainable transportation. Our programs mobilize youth and adults to be leaders in community transformation.
(Other categories: Peace)

Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES)
http://www.ceres.org/about-us/job-opportunities/ceres-internships
Ceres is a non-profit organization that leads a national coalition of investors, environmental organizations and other public interest groups working with companies to address sustainability challenges such as global climate change and water scarcity. Our Mission: Integrating sustainability into day-to-day business practices for the health of the planet and its people.

Environmental Justice Action Media
http://www.ejmedia.org/
EJAM is a Boston based network of students, teachers, and activists working for environmental and social change with media as our tool. Our programs combine media literacy, research skills, and environmental education to produce youth created projects that can be used to inform others. Youth are not just knowledge consumers, we are knowledge producers.
(Other categories: Arts & Media, Youth & Education)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 1
http://www.epa.gov/internships/
The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.

Green Corps
http://www.greencorps.org/about-us/internships
The one-year Green Corps program intersperses intensive classroom instruction with multiple campaign efforts. Trainees gain hands-on experience running field campaigns to win environmental protections and public health initiatives. Throughout the year, each trainee receives specific individualized feedback on all aspects of his or her work, as well as local mentorship from environmental organizers throughout the nation. At the end of the training, the Green Corps program facilitates trainees' placement in permanent positions with leading environmental and social change groups.

Groundwork Somerville
http://www.groundworksomerville.org/programs/green-jobs/college-interns/
Groundwork Somerville is an environmental 501(c)3 non-profit organization that promotes sustainable community development and revitalization. By creating opportunities for healthy EDUCATION, green JOBS, and sustainable COMMUNITY, Groundwork Somerville empowers people to lead healthier, happier, and more prosperous lives.
(Other categories: Community)

Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA)
http://mysticriver.org/volunteer/
MyRWA was founded in 1972 and has largely functioned as a volunteer-run organization, mobilizing activists on a project-by-project basis. The Mystic River Watershed Association's mission is to protect and restore the Mystic River, its tributaries and watershed lands for the benefit of present and future generations and to celebrate the value, importance and great beauty of these natural resources.

Roots and Shoots
http://www.rootsandshoots.org/aboutus/careers
The Roots & Shoots program is about making positive change happen—for our people, for animals and for the environment. With tens of thousands of young people in more than 120 countries, the Roots & Shoots network connects youth of all ages who share a desire to create a better world. Young people identify problems in their communities and take action. Through service projects, youth-led campaigns and an interactive website, Roots & Shoots members are making a difference across the globe.
(Other categories: International)

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
http://www.savetheharbor.org/index.php/jobs-and-internships
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay's mission is to restore and protect the harbor and the bay, and to reconnect Bostonians from every neighborhood, regional residents and visitors alike, so that we can all enjoy the benefits of the enormous public and private investment in our revitalized harbor and waterfront.

The Food Project
http://thefoodproject.org/volunteer
Since 1991, The Food Project has built a national model of engaging young people in personal and social change through sustainable agriculture. Each year, we work with over a hundred teens and thousands of volunteers to farm on 37 acres in eastern Massachusetts in the towns and cities of Beverly, Boston, Ipswich, Lincoln and Lynn. We consider our hallmark to be our focus on identifying and transforming a new generation of leaders by placing teens in unusually responsible roles, with deeply meaningful work.
(Other categories: Youth & Education, Community)

Toxics Action Center
http://www.toxicsaction.org/opportunities
Toxics Action Center's mission is to work side-by-side with communities, providing you with the skills and resources needed to prevent or clean up pollution at the local level. Since 1987, we have organized over 625 communities across New England to put together the plans and strategies to effectively solve the problems they face. In doing so, we train neighbors to not only defend their health and safety, but to think strategically and come together for proactive, positive change. In our 23 year history, we have helped win hundreds of campaigns to protect the health of citizens and neighborhoods across the region.

Women's Action for a New Direction (WAND Education Fund)
http://www.wand.org/about/wand-education-fund-staff/positions-available/
Mission: to empower women to act politically to reduce violence and militarism and redirect excessive military resources toward unmet human and environmental needs.
(Other categories: Peace, Gender)