Sierra Club is a great organization, real experience working with a political candidate/on a political campaign.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been less canvassing/phone banking.
Advice
Give it 110% because the outcome of your candidate winning his/her race is very fulfilling.
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Political Consultant Intern
May - August 2020 • Rochester, MI
What I liked
It was very helpful and engaging to participate in lobbying and learn about systems of campaigning.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more in person meetings and opportunities.
Advice
It starts out rough but you have to stick with it and it will end up fulilling.
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Sierra Club Intern
May - August 2019 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I really enjoyed working within the Flagstaff community and children on local water, climate, and other environmental issues. Getting to travel back and forth between Flagstaff, Sedona, and the Grand Canyon was really enjoyable as well.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have known sooner about this internship opportunity so that I could have done it every summer.
Advice
Do not be afraid to take initiative and reach out to organizations and ask if they are willing to take on an intern or if there are any internship opportunities. Also don't be afraid to take the lead on projects if you can, ask questions, and really use this to gain experience.
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Capture Fish
May - June 2018 • Albuquerque, NM
What I liked
It was a very different destination
What I wish was different
The type of people volunteering
Advice
Make sure you get people around your age group to volunteer with!
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Conservation Intern
May - August 2018 • Richmond, VA
What I liked
I really liked my supervisor and being able to have a positive impact on my community!
What I wish was different
I wish that I was closer so I would be able to do more in office work.
