My office is always accepting resumes from college students interested in interning for academic credit.

By assisting the Congresswoman’s district staff, interns have the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge about how a Congressional office provides constituent services and interacts with the community.

Interns in the Washington, D.C., office will have the opportunity to learn about the legislative process and the Federal government by working closely with the legislative, communications and constituent services staff members.

All internships are unpaid and candidates who are chosen for the Washington, D.C., office may be responsible for paying their travel and living expenses. However, interns in any office can arrange to receive academic credit for their work.

My internship program is open to all area college students, regardless of major.

Interested candidates should contact my office. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter stating internship goals and desired session and office, resume, a one page writing sample and a completed version of the student volunteer service agreement posted below.

Student Volunteer Service Agreement

We accept interns for the summer, fall or spring semesters. Below you will find the dates by which the applications are due.

Summer Semester: March 31^st

Fall Semester: July 14^th

Spring Semester: November 15^th

Please send the application to the appropriate office:

Congresswoman Thelma Drake
Attn: Intern Coordinator
1208 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515

Congresswoman Thelma Drake
Attn: Intern Coordinator
4772 Euclid Rd. Suite E
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462