Intern & Volunteer

Interested in Volunteering?

You've come to the right place. MTPC is the best place around for making a difference for freedom of gender expression and identity in Massachusetts. We're people just like you, who enjoy working together towards ending discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression. There are many different ways to help, whether at the MTPC office on Beacon Hill, in your own home, at various events such as Pride and fundraisers, or on your own out and about.

How it works: you submit your name and contact info, and check off the various ways you might like to help out, and when and how you're available. We add you to our database, and the next time we're looking for that kind of help, Presto! Your name comes up, and we contact you. Now, we DO tend to get a lot of volunteers - averaging one a week, which is 52 a year, more than we can handle! But chances are we'll need your help sooner or later, so don't delay, sign up today.

The MTPC internship program gives high school, college students, or any community member the opportunity to advance professionally and/or academically by learning about, and working in, a small non-profit that focuses on transgender equal rights, non-discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression, and political advocacy.

How long do internships last?
We ask that interns stay for a minimum of 4 weeks - long enough to really dive into a project and make a significant contribution. We'll work with you to set your start and end dates any time throughout the year. Internships can last as long as a year.

What qualifications do I need to be a MTPC intern?
Strong interest in transgender rights, social justice, economic justice, public policy, and/or LGBT rights. You do not need to be enrolled in school to be an intern. An internship is a great opportunity to build a resume with job experience.

All internships are UNPAID.

Internship areas:

• Legislative and Public Policy
  Responsibilities include:
  • Policy research and writing
  • Assist with community advocacy trainings
  • Identify constituents and set up meetings with legislators
  • Create legislative talking points and advocacy materials

• Development
  Responsibilities include:
  • Grant research and writing
  • Assist with direct mail and fundraising events
  • Develop and maintain a donor and corporate database
  • Handle request for information and coordinate bulk mailings

• Public Relations
  Responsibilities include:
  • Create media database
  • Write press releases
  • Update community listings and mailing list database
  • Assist with content of newsletter and website
  • Create new print ads, brochures, flyers, and handouts
  • Research costs of advertising

• Special Projects
  • Done on a student by student basis:
  • We currently looking for students interested in developing transgender suicide prevention materials and transgender curriculum development.

Internship Application