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Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
"During a career transition in November 2010, I walked into One Stop Irvine and signed up for the Managing Conflict Workshop, presented by OC Human Relations. Overall, my intern/volunteer experience has sharpened my life’s vision. I absolutely love mediating and plan to be doing it in some form for the rest of my days! Mediation skills greatly enhance personal and professional development in any stage of life. I’m so appreciative of the OC Human Relations staff for the exceptional mediation training and services they provide."
- Julea Love, DRP Volunteer Mediator
Volunteer & Internship Applications
Volunteer & Internship Descriptions
Awards Gala & Silent Auction
Help OC Human Relations raise funds for its award-winning programs while gaining valuable hands-on event organizing and coordinating experience. We need the help of a few good volunteers and interns who are committed to helping us create an outstanding event! Volunteers and interns who are good at organizing and following through on projects are needed to help us prepare for our annual silent auction and awards event which will take place on May 10, 2012.
As our only fundraising event of the year, our silent auction and awards banquet take lots of planning and preparation so we need people who are willing to work with us for several months. This position offers the satisfaction of knowing you helped to support OC Human Relations’ programs while gaining valuable work experience in a friendly, enjoyable and stimulating environment.
Internship & Volunteer Job Description
Agency Description:
The OC Human Relations Commission and Council provide programs to foster mutual understanding and respect among residents in order to make Orange County a better place for ALL people to live, work and do business. We strive to create a future where our county's diversity is realized as a source of our strength and build bridges of understanding to make our community a place where all people are valued and included.
The volunteer/internships are unpaid positions that do not automatically lead to employment
Silent Auction and Awards Event volunteers and interns will work with the Development Director, and the Awards Event Coordinator to identify, procure and prepare donations for the silent auction and help to prepare for our awards event on May 10, 2012.
Responsibilities May Include:
- Researching and requesting silent auction donations
- Following up with committee members to procure donations of auction items
- Making written requests for auction items
- Completion of donation forms and maintaining records of donated items
- Working with other volunteers and staff to prepare for the day of the event
- Helping to organize auction on day of the event
Skills Required:
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work with diverse people in a respectful and diplomatic manner
- Computer skills to be able to create and send documents, e-mails, letters, etc.
Hours and Time Commitment:
- This project requires a commitment beginning in the fall of 2011 up through the event on May 10, 2012 and, if available, for a follow up meeting a week later.
- It could require from 1 to 5 hours a week, with more time needed as the event draws near, preferably during our office hours of 8 to 5, Monday through Friday, although much of the work could be done from the volunteer’s home.
How to Apply
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Barbara Hunt at 714.834.7181
Community Building Team
Internship & Volunteer Job Description
Agency Description:
The OC Human Relations Commission and Council provide programs to foster mutual understanding and respect among residents in order to make Orange County a better place for ALL people to live, work and do business. We strive to create a future where our county's diversity is realized as a source of our strength and build bridges of understanding to make our community a place where all people are valued and included.
The volunteer/internships are unpaid positions that do not automatically lead to employment
Hours:
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Flexible schedule, mornings, afternoons and/or evenings, depending on focus projects. We require an intern to commit to 120 hours per semester. There are also summer internships and two-semester internships available.
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Deadline:
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Open; on-going. |
Certificate:
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Interns will receive a Certificate of Completion verifying that they have completed a 120-hour internship with OC Human Relations. |
Qualifications:
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Ability to work with diverse individuals/cultures in a diplomatic and non-biased manner. It is important to be able to deal respectfully with sensitive issues involving divergent viewpoints. Good oral and written communication skills and an interest in human relations issues are a must. Bilingual skills are a definite asset. |
Description of Projects in Community Building Team:
- Hate Crimes
- To create community awareness, increase collaboration for community and police response, and assist primary and secondary victims of hate.
- Police Community Relations
- To improve the relationship between communities and law enforcement.
- Community Dialogues
- To create a safe environment for people to dialogue an develop action steps to make community connections and engage in civic activities.
- Cultural Competency Development
- To create awareness of diversity issue and develop intercultural understanding for groups and institutions.
- Community Building Initiatives
- To increase cohesion and mobilize the community's commitments, resources, and skills to build healthy communities.
- Community Leadership Development
- To provide grassroots leadership training and recognize outstanding human relations contributions.
- Organizational Support
- To strengthen, support and connect with community organizations and efforts.
- Grant Research
- To research funding opportunities for OC Human Relations.
- General Office Work
- Organizing Team Resource Materials - assisting team with compiling, organizing and categorizing training and resource materials.
How to Apply
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Jim Armendaris at 714.567.5117.
Dispute Resolution Intern
Job Description
The volunteer/internships are unpaid positions that do not automatically lead to employment
Hours:
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Flexible schedule will include 6-10 hours per week; 3 or 4-hour shifts, mornings or afternoons, Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM. (A total of at least 120 hours minimum per semester.) Summer internships also available. |
Deadline:
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Open; on-going. |
Certificate:
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Interns are required to complete a 32-hour mediation certification training (unless already trained) in addition to their internship hours. All training fees are waived for interns. (A refundable $165 deposit is required) Certification and refund will be issued upon completion of internship. |
General Duties:
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- Casework as a mediator in a court-based office (small claims) and with community disputes (landlord/tenant, neighbor/neighbor, consumer/merchant, employer/employee, etc.)
- Assist with mediation trainings and educational presentations
- Assist with community outreach
- Assist with volunteer training and recruitment
- Grant-related documentation
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Qualifications:
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- Bilingual (English/Spanish) individuals are highly desirable
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work with diverse individuals in a diplomatic and non-biased manner
- An interest and/or skills in mediation
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Additional Information:
Unless already trained, interns will attend a 32-hour Mediation Certification Training. As community mediators, interns will develop meditation and negotiation skills and gain practical experience as such. This is a unique opportunity to work with diverse groups and individuals to promote cooperative and amicable resolution of conflicts. Interns will also have the opportunity to assist with program development and implementation which could include public speaking, if desired. Interns will be working in a human relations environment and will be expected to deal tactfully and respectfully with sensitive issues involving divergent viewpoints and cultures.
Internship Requirements:
To qualify for an internship you must complete all 32 hours of Basic Mediation Training and be available for both office and court mediation duties. The certificate will be provided at the completion of the internship. If the hours are not completed the student will forfeit the $165 deposit and pay the balance of the training fee. The Internship must be a requirement for school and a contact name and number from teacher/professor is required.
Agency Description:
The Orange County Human Relations Commission and Council provide programs to foster mutual understanding and respect among residents in order to make Orange County a better place for ALL people to live, work and do business. We strive to create a future where our county's diversity is realized as a source of our strength and build bridges of understanding to make our community a place where all people are valued and included.
How To Apply:
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Peko Gomis at 714.567.5081. Please bring your resume and school contact information to the interview.
Marketing & Community Relations Intern
OC Human Relations is looking for interns. We have internships available for qualified individuals in marketing, fundraising, and assistant to the Deputy Director. We offer valuable work experience in a supportive and motivating work environment.
Agency Description:
The Orange County Human Relations Commission and Council provide programs in partnership with schools, corporations, individuals, cities and foundations to foster mutual understanding and respect among residents in order to make Orange County a better place for ALL people to live, work, and do business.
Hours:
The internship requires a time commitment of at least 10 hours per week for a minimum of three months. At this time we are not able to provide a stipend or salary.
The volunteer/internships are unpaid positions that do not automatically lead to employment
Responsibilities Includes:
Research and write (short) pieces for publication in Building BRIDGES Newsletter Research story leads and conduct interviews; draft articles for press Help facilitate outreach effort Assist in planning and executing educational efforts for members, donors and community friends including phone calls, mailings, and other related marketing activities. Assist in public relations efforts by working with mainstream and alternative media. Maintain and update media database Carry out other projects, designed in consultation with the intern and staff
Skills Required:
Excellent writing and communication skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to work on multiple projects at once, with various deadlines Good research skills Good editing and grammar skills Organized, self-motivated and able to work independently on projects Ability to work with a diverse range of people Familiarity with PC and Macintosh computers, and the World Wide Web
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please mail or e-mail your resume with a cover letter, two writing samples and three references to:
Barbara Hunt, Development Director
OC Human Relations
1300 S. Grand Ave, Bldg B
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Fax: 714.567.7474
Email: barbara@ochumanrelations.org
BRIDGES: School Inter-Ethnic Relations Internship
Agency Description:
The OC Human Relations Commission and Council provide programs to foster mutual understanding and respect among residents in order to make Orange County a better place for ALL people to live, work and do business. We strive to create a future where our county's diversity is realized as a source of our strength and build bridges of understanding to make our community a place where all people are valued and included.
The volunteer/internships are unpaid positions that do not automatically lead to employment
Hours:
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Flexible schedule, mornings, afternoons and/or evenings, depending on focus projects. We require an intern to commit to 120 hours per semester. There are also summer internships and two-semester internships available. |
Deadline:
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Open; on-going. |
Certificate:
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Interns will receive a Certificate of Completion verifying that they have completed a 120-hour internship with OC Human Relations. |
Qualifications:
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Ability to work with diverse individuals/cultures in a diplomatic and non-biased manner. It is important to be able to address sensitive issues involving divergent viewpoints with respect and sensitivity. Good oral and written communication skills and an interest in human relations issues and children are a must. Bilingual skills are a definite asset. |
Description of Projects in School Inter-Ethnic Relations Team:
- Events Planning
- To assist with school-related events such as the intercultural symposium, Walk In My Shoes.
- To assist with the annual fundraising gala: OC Human Relations Awards.
- Organizational Support
- To strengthen, support and connect with community organizations and efforts.
- Grant Research
- To research funding opportunities for OC Human Relations, collect information for grants.
- General Office Work
- To assist in organizing team resource materials and assisting team with compiling, organizing and categorizing training and resource materials, creating databases, writing and distributing correspondence and program information.
How To Apply:
Please mail, fax or e-mail your resume with a cover letter to:
Don Han, Assistant BRIDGES Director
OC Human Relations
1300 S. Grand Ave. Bldg. B,
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Fax: 714.567.7474
Email: don@ochumanrelations.org
After reviewing your resume we will contact you to set up an interview.
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