Although the Council has no formal internship program, the agency welcomes inquiries from interested students. Applications may be submitted at any time. Positions are available throughout the year. The American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. A few paid opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students of racial or ethnic backgrounds are available in the Washington, DC area.
Positions are available throughout the year.
Amtrak Amtrak provides passenger rail service to over 500 destinations in the continental United States. Paid internships are available in the Government Affairs office. Intern responsibilities include researching and writing papers and reports on congressional issues, preparing correspondence, attending and reporting on congressional hearings, providing documents to congressional offices and analyzing legislative proposals. The Appalachian Regional Commission was established to stimulate and foster a better economy and quality of Life for Appalachia and its inhabitants. The Commission offers paid summer internship opportunities primarily to graduate students who express a strong interest in Appalachia's issues.