Posted August 1, 2012 by Cody Ammerman
Many of you have seen the promotions for internships posted on PETA.org and peta2.com, so now I want to share with you what a couple of PETA interns have learned this summer! Avleen and Anissa both traveled overseas to join us in Los Angeles, and below is their experience in their own words:
Avleen and Anissa
Avleen: “It’s amazing to be at a place where everything you do—even small tasks—plays a part in helping animals in need. From protesting to inform people about cruelty to animals in circuses to signing online petitions to researching cruelty-free companies (and even eating free scrumptious vegan lunches every day!), every task plays a small part in the sequence of events that can change the way one person thinks about how we treat other earthlings. Taking the first step is hard, and the thought of activism can be daunting—approaching random people on the street is just asking for trouble, right? But interning with PETA has given me the skills and confidence to put my compassion into action. You will learn how to be a voice for animals, which is a voice that the world needs.”
Anissa: “Deciding to intern at PETA is definitely a choice I would make again. Everything I did during my internship—from working on various in-office tasks to participating in protests—taught me more about animal welfare, nutrition, health, and environmental concerns than I could have learned anywhere else and helped me develop skills and the confidence necessary for any job.”
Does this sound like something you’d enjoy? If so, apply! If you have any questions, please don’t be shy—e-mail us.
peta2 Street Team Coordinator + lover of vegan food, cats, animal rights, Dawson's Creek, and Harry Potter.
Too long to explain here, it's long enough for a novel.
Well let's just say life ain't always beautiful but it's a beautiful ride. I love all my pets and would do anything for them. I have one dog, two cats, a ferret and my babygirl shaymin,(the cutest hedgehog alive) I'm into all different kinds of music. I'm a singer myself and love art.
Father loves to farm, be self sustainable, loves to read, he's a antiques/vintage auctioneer, art student, and looks like mr. Rogers. My mother is a Montessori teacher and is amazing with children, all about local organic foods, loves gardening, cooking etc. my sister who is nine years older than me was into indie music and introduced me to all sorts of things at a young age. This all rubbed of on me and from that base I grew into similar things. I'm an INFJ
I love animals about as much as rock, heavy metal, tea, and coffee. Hoping to make a difference and help animals through PETA!!!
I'm tall, a geek, nacho - obsessed, I love sewing and Cath Kidston, also I'm vegetarian (wannabe vegan.)
Jersey girl now I'm all country.
I want to get into marketing but not have to rely on people which have different morals and worldviews than I do to hire me. While I'm figuring this out, I want to show everyone what I believe in and spur them into action against injustices.
Life On A Tour Bus
I am Angela. When I am not helping animals I am listening to music, reading, or playing video games. My spirit animal is a fox and I love nature. What else is there to know? Want to know anything about me, need advice or anything message me :)
189 days ago
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im 19 my name is rosa and i am willing to do anything for animals health and if takes to do anything for there freedom. sign me up
190 days ago
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hey, i’m over 18, and i love animals ;D sign me up
189 days ago
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Hey Marie, send the essay and your résumé to InternApplicants@peta.org with “Matthew Eyton Scholarship Award Application” in the subject line to apply.
218 days ago
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[...] I wanted to do more. Are any of you in the same boat? If so, I highly recommend applying to be an intern to see what it’s like to work at PETA and how things are done! If funds are tight, [...]
289 days ago
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me i can be a intern im in the philippines i can spread it just a piece of cake
289 days ago
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Can’t wait until I’m eighteen so I can intern! Animals are my life and helping them is my passion!
293 days ago
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You could be under 21 and intern?
291 days ago
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Yes, that is correct.
294 days ago
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I can’t wait until I’m 18 and can do this! The best part is, I’m going to college in LA so I won’t have to travel! <3
295 days ago
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I’ve been a vegetarian for a full year now and have Warped and my best friend to thank for that. I was given a bunch of PETA info at Warped last year and after just looking at the pics alone, I was convinced that I had to at least give it a try after my best friend had been nudging me to try it as well. The first week was pretty easy and I did quite a bit of research as to make sure I would be eating the right things. I’ve gotten a lot of crap for it from fellow peers at school but that never stopped me. Yay vegetarians!
295 days ago
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I was a vegetarian for the first 14 years of my life. My mom’s been one since she was 12 and that’s just how we ate. I decided to go vegetarian again a few months ago because I didn’t feel comfortable eating what I was eating knowing the lives they had to live before they were killed.
295 days ago
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I luv animals an itz ben quite a while since ive done this im hopin to get bac on track wit animals ive always luvd em wana b veg nxt
295 days ago
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I’m Robin Snackers 24 year old from the netherlands (limburg)
I have 2 dog’s and also love music .i like to get behind my turntables and try some skill’s
295 days ago
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Wanna join the street team
295 days ago
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Hey Robin,
It’s super easy to join the Street Team, just go to this page and sign up: http://www.peta2.com/street-team then check out the Take Action page to start earning points!
Cheers,
diANA m
peta2
295 days ago
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I’m interested but is there an age requirement for the internship?
293 days ago
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That’s a great question; the age requirement is 18 or older.
295 days ago
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Hello,
My name is Marly Bright, and I am a member of the PETA team. I’m emailing you today to ask you to stop using the animals for your training. It is CRUEL and UNNECESSARY. There are other ways to get the training. How using animals helps any in comparison to PEOPLE on the field, I will never know your reasoning. My question is that you will please stop this abuse!
295 days ago
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Can I do this on my Google Plus not my Facebook?
I don’t go on Facebook anymore.. I go on Google Plus(:
287 days ago
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Sure!