GET INVOLVED
INTERN
Interning at Maryland Justice Project offers experience in Public Policy, Law, Human Services, Social Work, Business Administration, Computer Technology and Mass Communications. The Assistant Volunteer Coordinator will not only have the opportunity to recruit, train and coordinate a team of volunteers, but will also work closely with the leadership of Maryland Justice Project to perform legal research and develop a social media campaign. Join the MJP team and have a life altering experience working with leaders who have been at the front lines of social justice innovation for more than 15 years.
This internship is unpaid, but interns may be eligible to receive college credit.
Preferred skills:
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Evidence of an interest in mass incarceration, the US justice system, or social justice in general
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Experience working or volunteering in the nonprofit sector
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Experience leading a team and working independently
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Experience performing college-level research
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Experience working in an office setting and performing administrative tasks
Please submit a one-page resume to Chief Executive Officer Monica Cooper at monicacooper@marylandjusticeproject.org. Applicants may also submit a 150 word explanation of why they are passionate about mass incarceration and improving the US justice system.
VOLUNTEER
GIVE A DONATION
MJP, in collaboration with our community partners, is launching and leading the expansion of the Ban the Box initiative by engaging in a city-wide outreach & education campaign. Support MJP's comprehensive and inclusive outreach effort!
Volunteers will be instrumental in planning fundraising events and coordinating projects that empower young people as stewards in the political process. An example of such an event is Constitution Day in Baltimore City Public Schools. Maryland Justice Project implemented curriculum at Digital Harbor, Western and Polytechnic High Schools empowering youth to engage in the political system. Attend meetings with leading companies and nonprofit organizations in the Baltimore/Washington area, participate in a media campaign, and more!
If interested, email Chief Executive Officer Monica Cooper at monicacooper@marylandjusticeproject.org with your availability. High school students in need of service learning hours are encouraged to apply.