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Oxfam America

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Organization Description: Oxfam America is dedicated to finding long-term solutions to poverty, hunger, and social injustice around the world. We work to eliminate the root causes of social and economic inequities by challenging the structural barriers that foster conflict and human suffering and limit people from gaining the skills, resources, and power to become self-sufficient. 

Issue Area(s):

• International
• Human Rights 
• Poverty & Hunger

Type(s) of Bonner Partnership Connections:

• Alternative Break Site
• Internship opportunity
• Educational opportunity
• Job opportunity
• Resource Provider

Internship Position

Internship Description: Internships are available working on Oxfam campaigns and programs during the academic year and summer. Interns have create toolkits for publication, designed workshops and engagement strategies for new campaigns, as well as promoting Oxfam at concerts and festivals. 

Internship Start/End Dates:

Application Process: Visit website www.oxfamamerica.org and check for internship or job postings under Contact US > FAQ. For general information on internships contact Nessa Stoltzfus at (617) 728-2464. Applicants must submit cover letter and resume. 

Application Deadline:

Stipend Provided?: Yes - $1000

Housing Provided?: No

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Service Opportunity

Service Opportunity Description:

Service Opportunity Start/End Dates:

Resource Opportunity

Resources Available: Oxfam offers programs for students which are free including the Oxfam America CHANGE program and Oxfam Club annual training. Both programs bring students from all across the US to major cities to explore global issues such as climate change, agriculture & extractives industries we also provide campaigning skills. Transportation, room and board are all covered if a student is accepted. Find out more at our website www.oxfamamerica.org under Youth Action. Oxfam club’s training deadline varies. 

Policy and Advocacy Connection

Does this organization/program offer opportunities for students to engage in policy research, advocacy, lobbying, public education, etc.?

Type of Opportunity & Description: Advocacy and Policy

Oxfam America is dedicated to finding long-term solutions to poverty, hunger, and social injustice around the world. We work to eliminate the root causes of social and economic inequities by challenging the structural barriers that foster conflict and human suffering and limit people from gaining the skills, resources, and power to become self-sufficient through advocacy and policy work.

Current Contact

Updated 11/2010

Name/Position: Sophia Lafontant, National Outreach Coordinator

Email: slafontant@oxfamamerica.org

Phone: 617-728-2488

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