Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

"My experience with OC Human Relations has been very rewarding. Helping the community resolve its differences and supplying them with information and resources that many are unaware of through the Dispute Resolution Program makes me feel proud that I am able to give back to the community. I tell people everywhere I go about this great program and organization."
- Juan Villavicencio, DRP Volunteer Mediator

09/21/2009: Needed IMMEDIATELY - Volunteer Silent Auction Coordinator

Volunteer & Internship Applications

• Advanced Mediation Certification Program
• DRPA Collaborative Civil Court Volunteer
• Program Support Team Volunteer

Volunteer & Internship Descriptions

• Community Building Team - Internship & Volunteer
• Dispute Resolution Intern
• Marketing & Community Relations Intern
• BRIDGES: School Inter-Ethnic Relations Internship

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.

Description of Projects in Community Building Team:

1. Hate Crimes
   • To create community awareness, increase collaboration for community and police response, and assist primary and secondary victims of hate.
2. Police Community Relations
   • To improve the relationship between communities and law enforcement.
3. Community Dialogues
   • To create a safe environment for people to dialogue an develop action steps to make community connections and engage in civic activities.
4. Cultural Competency Development
   • To create awareness of diversity issue and develop intercultural understanding for groups and institutions.
5. Community Building Initiatives
   • To increase cohesion and mobilize the community's commitments, resources, and skills to build healthy communities.
6. Community Leadership Development
   • To provide grassroots leadership training and recognize outstanding human relations contributions.
7. Organizational Support
   • To strengthen, support and connect with community organizations and efforts.
8. Grant Research
   • To research funding opportunities for OC Human Relations.
9. 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

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.

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

The BRIDGES Program is not currently accepting volunteer/intern applications.

Staff 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.

Description of Projects in School Inter-Ethnic Relations Team:

1. Events Planning
   • To assist with school-related events such as the intercultural symposiums, Walk In My Shoes.
2. Organizational Support
   • To strengthen, support and connect with community organizations and efforts.
3. Grant Research
   • To research funding opportunities for OC Human Relations, collect information for grants.
4. 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, faw or e-mail your resume with a cover letter to:

Alison Lehmann, BRIDGES Director
OC Human Relations
1300 S. Grand Ave. Bldg. B,
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Fax: 714.567.7474
Email: alison@ochumanrelations.org

After reviewing your resume we will contact you to set up an interview.