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Paid internship for teens with epilepsy
Fri, 02/20/2015 - 16:50Hi all--I have epilepsy and have been working to make a website for teens with epilepsy.
I finally launched GirlswithNerve, which is a place is a place where teens with epilepsy can find sexual and reproductive health information and support. I'm looking to hire a few teens with epilepsy to help to make the website better. This position is not geographically-specific, meaning that you can work from anywhere in the United States as long as you have access to the internet. More info below!
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be between the ages of 14-19;
- Have been diagnosed with epilepsy;
- Actively participate from March to August 2015, including calls every other week working independently on individual projects, and other scheduled webinars/meetings;
- Work well independently as well as in team settings;
- Be familiar with various social media platforms, and have internet access enabling sufficient participation in this program; and
- Have a passion for making things better for other teens with epilepsy.
Opportunities
Applicants will receive:
- Mentoring from professionals working in the reproductive health field;
- Trainings to support career development;
- Support to develop a project/projects that support you and your interests;
- Opportunity to showcase your work through the GirlswithNerve social media channels and to connect with other leaders like you; and
- $500 in Visa gift cards.
People of color, non- gender- conforming folks, and others from marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Go to this link to fill out a little bit of information about yourself. Within a few weeks, we will contact you to let you know if we’d like to interview you.