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.
Hello! My name is Nina, and I am a musician-in-training, and I play 7 instruments. I am a liberal, an LGBT activist, avid reader, composer, singer, and poi spinner. I am vegan, and a strong supporter of animal rights.
Born and raised in Mexico. I love vegan food and animals!
I was born in Canada and love peta2. I table every month and meet new people:older and younger. I love music and play the recorder. I'm a 6 year spelling bee champion. Again I love peta2!
I have always lived in Los Angeles but my family and I went to Mexico for my parents wedding. So we came back to LA. I don't like LA but were here already what can I do unless I move out and find my own housing. I have always liked animals and it was til I was like about 14 when I learned about tests they do on animals and I began to explore animal cruelty because I was interested it in it. I have watched videos that just broke my heart so that's why today I'm doing all I can to not buy anything that has harmed an animal and I'm vegetarian .
I'm tall, I love sewing, fashion and the environment, also I'm vegetarian (wannabe vegan.) Obviously, I love animals! :)
215 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
217 days ago
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hey, i’m over 18, and i love animals ;D sign me up
216 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.
244 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, [...]
316 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
316 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!
320 days ago
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You could be under 21 and intern?
318 days ago
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Yes, that is correct.
321 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
321 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!
322 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.
322 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
322 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
322 days ago
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Wanna join the street team
321 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
322 days ago
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I’m interested but is there an age requirement for the internship?
320 days ago
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That’s a great question; the age requirement is 18 or older.
322 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!
322 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(:
314 days ago
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Sure!