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Internships<\/div>
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Community Internship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Ethopian Community Development Council<\/summary>
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The ECDC Multicultural Community Center \u2013 Wausau is a branch office based in downtown Wausau serving refugee families and individuals living in Central Wisconsin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ethiopian Community Development Council, Inc. (ECDC), established in 1983, is a non-profit, community- based organization that advocates on behalf of refugee and immigrant issues; conducts cultural, health education, and socio-economic development programs; and resettles refugees in the U.S. through a network of affiliate partners. While organized to respond initially to the needs of a growing Ethiopian community in the Washington, D.C. area, ECDC from its inception has been serving newcomers from diverse cultural backgrounds while maintaining a focus on African refugees and immigrants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internship Summary:<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Community Outreach and Engagement Intern provides support to the ECDC Multicultural Community Center Staff in Wausau, reporting directly to the Co-sponsorship Coordinator, producing deliverables to enhance the office\u2019s ability to serve its clients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duties<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assist the staff in the following ways: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Supporting communication efforts with community groups, such as civic organizations and faith communities, to recruit potential partnerships in refugee support <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Creating and updating outreach materials designed for a broad public audience <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Creating and developing web-based resources and social media campaigns <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Supporting staff in the direct delivery of refugee support services such as setting up apartments for new arrivals, gathering donations, and assisting case workers and co-sponsorship teams <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Supporting the outreach manager in setting up meetings and running events with community groups <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Tabling at public outreach events and some basic office support <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n
    Stevens Point Public Defenders Office<\/summary>
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    The Stevens Point Public Defender, located in Stevens Point, WI, represents defendants who cannot afford an attorney, The Public Defender fulfills the Constitutional guarantee of the right to have an attorney. In Stevens Point, the Public Defender Office provides legal representation to individuals facing incarceration without the financial means to hire their own lawyer.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You may contact the Public Defender for questions about:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n