This is our last Summer internship post for a while. We’ll be taking a couple weeks off to rejuvenate and find great Fall internship opportunities. We will publish a post tomorrow that will provide resources for a last minute internships search, so if you’re still hunting, we won’t completely abandon you. For our last Summer internship posting, we’ve chosen a non-profit organization founded by Bette Midler, yes, she of Hocus Pocus fame. We wanted to take the opportunity to make some jokes about a celebrity do-gooder, but we’re actually going to restrain ourselves because we’re really impressed by the New York Restoration Project and the work it does.
A lot of celebrities who are involved in philanthropy focus on telling other people what to do, the following quote shows that Bette Middler isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty.
When I moved to New York, I was very disappointed in how parts of the city looked. I was so upset, I didn’t sleep for weeks. I love New Yorkers, and I’m like them—I’m noisy, I have my opinions—but I’m not used to the kind of carelessness and waste that I was seeing. People were throwing their garbage out the window, leaving their lunches on the ground. Finally, I realized I needed to actually do something—even if I had to pick up the stuff with my own hands.
That’s the attitude of a true environmentalist and conservationist. It’s amazing how many people will talk and talk about how they care about the environment, but won’t even take the first step of cleaning up their own “backyards.” Since 1995, NYRP has been working to improve, enhance, and increase green space across New York City. Here’s why Parks and Opens Space are important according to NYRP. If you agree, you should continue browsing the NYRP website – it’s really well done. Don’t forget to look at all of the NYRP’s accomplishments too.
As for internships, the NYRP is looking for 2 Horticulture Interns (Idealist.org). These are paid Summer internships in New York City, and they’re best suited for students who have a background in biology, environmental science, horticulture, landscape construction, landscape design, greenhouse management, gardening, botany, or entomology. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about urban horticulture and landscaping by working directly on NYRP projects. There is also a listing on NYRP’s Jobs page for Americorps Team Members, but it was for the Spring. We don’t know if we’re still hiring for those positions, but they might be a nice alternative to an internship. You can inquire about or apply for positions at NYRP by e-mailing HR@nyrp.org.
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