• Train professionals
• Educate the public
• Intervene with violent men
• Mentor interns
• Publish articles
• Ally with other organizations

“It's comforting and liberating to know that there is a way to learn how to become a better man in the world and it's not something really mythical like I thought. There's work to do that gets you in that space.” 

Chris Hamilton, Internship Program Graduate

The Men Stopping Violence Internship Program

As part of its mission to end violence against women, Men Stopping Violence seeks to identify, educate and mentor the young men who will become the next generation of male allies in this movement. The Men Stopping Violence Internship prepares young men to become agents of social change in all areas of the lives -- their communities, on campuses, in their workplaces and their faith communities. Graduates of the MSV Internship Program have gone on to positions in organizations that work to end violence against women. Many of them have taken their training to churches and other faith communities, to the military, and to their work in a number of different fields.

The Internship Program provides mentors -- male and female -- whose responsibility is to challenge and support young men while they do the hard work of self-examination and advocacy. This intense, two-part experience combines theory and practice. Interns participate in classes and discussion groups with other men and work on community projects that are designed to make their campuses and other institutions safer for women and girls.

Overview

The 15-week Internship is conducted in partnership with sponsors at local schools and universities, faith communities, civic groups, and other community organizations.

Each internship draws from the same principles and offers similar components:

• Intra-personal work on the intern’s own use of abusive and controlling behaviors, his belief systems, and his ability to work towards ending male violence under the leadership of women.

• Scholarly work focusing on the causes of male violence against women and on MSV's philosophical framework for engaging in community-based solutions.

• Work with Men Stopping Violence towards community social change and work that benefits the sponsoring organization.

Intern Responsibilities                                                                     

The following requirements must be agreed upon and completed by interns:

• Attend a minimum of 12 MSV Men's Education Classes.
• Create and implement a community project based on the needs of the sponsor and/or MSV.
• Attend bi-weekly two-hour seminars.
• Perform work study hours at the Men Stopping Violence office, totaling three hours each week.
• Turn in a "deliverable" component of the community project to the sponsor and MSV (i.e., a research paper, survey results, key findings, etc.).

Length

The internship lasts 15 weeks. For those men who desire a longer Internship experience, call MSV about other options.

Supervision

Interns will have an overall internship supervisor as well as a direct supervisor for each component. Supervision is varied, with both weekly and monthly meetings.

Sponsorship

Internship Sponsorship is an opportunity for schools and organizations to improve the climate for women and girls at their institutions. Sponsors will be asked to:

• Identify and recruit male students who will apply for the Internship experience.
• Offer an incentive for credit at the institution (independent study, project credit, CEUs, internship credit, etc.).
• Meet twice during the 15-week period with the MSV staff.
• Identify institution-specific objectives to be met by the intern.
• Provide feedback to MSV for evaluation purposes.

Download an Internship Application here. Fill out and submit to John Tramel by e-mail (john@menstoppingviolence.org), fax (404.270.9895) or mail (533 W. Howard Ave., Suite C, Decatur, GA 30030). For more information about the Internship, contact John at 404.270.9894.

Men Stopping Violence Development Internship

Would you like to work for a non-profit social change agency?

Are you interested in acquiring fundraising experience?

Positions are available for 8 - 20 hours a week. (There are also one-time project opportunities for a few hours.)

Responsibilities may include:

• Research prospective funders; foundations, corporations and individuals
• Manage donor database and run reports (DonorPerfect)
• Write grant proposals
• Coordinate informational events
• Assist in development of annual fundraising plan
• Attend meetings with donors
• Assist with annual fundraising campaign
• Present orientation and training to volunteers

For additional information, please contact Shelley Serdahely, Executive Director, at (404) 270-9894 ext. 27 or email shelley@menstoppingviolence.org