IR in Los Angeles

To help outreach to the Los Angeles community and enhance the general publics exposure to International Relations, the Burkle Center has created a catalog of IR related activities and opportunities in the Los Angeles area.

IR - Related Internships

Burkle Center for International Relations
Center for American Progress
District Leadership Program Paid Summer Internship in Washington, DC
Human Rights Watch
International Visitors Council of LA
Pacific Council on International Policy
US State Department
World Affairs Council – Los Angeles
Museum of Tolerance
RAND Fellowships and Graduate Student Internships
If you are interested in a particular country, try to contact the Los Angeles Consulate for the country and see if they have opportunities for students to intern there.

IR - Related Volunteer Opportunities

Some great volunteer search engines to use are:
"Play Just Like You" International Sports Exchange: Co-founded by Nike, this organization educates elementary students about different countries or regions from around the world, starting with the history, geography, culture and language. The students then play games that kids their own age play in the various countries or regions.
Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles: The American Red Cross has several exciting volunteer opportunities in international relief
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Museum of Tolerance
Mediators Beyond Borders