Government & Public Interest Blog: Looking for Volunteer Work?

Friday, June 26, 2009

Looking for Volunteer Work?

Organizing for America (OFA) is a non-profit entity that educates the public on the issue of health care reform. OFA is looking for volunteers to make phone calls and help organize community support for meaningful health care reform. This would be a great opportunity to get pro bono hours for those of you who have free time over the summer.

OFA interns are working out of the Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) office located at 4811 Beach Blvd. Health care reform is an important issue that affects all Americans. Contact Jenni Ramage to get more information by phone at (317) 502-4990 or by email at jramageOFA@gmail.com.

What Is Government & Public Interest Work?

In 2008, approximately 33% of Florida Coastal's graduating class entered into a government or public interest position. The broad categories of public interest and government encompass a large spectrum of positions on the local, city, state, and national arenas. Positions can range from work in a public defender's office, the ACLU, or Earthjustice to opportunities at the U.S. Attorney's Office, the National Women's Law Center, or the World Organization for Human Rights. The career possibilities within the government or public interest entity are endless and should be considered by anyone looking for meaningful work and the opportunity to make a difference.