NonProfit Internship Program
The Community Engagement/Nonprofit Summer Internship Program is coordinated through the Pro Humanitate Center and the Office of the Chaplain. The program is designed to give undergraduate students interested in public service an intensive work experience in a nonprofit setting in the Winston-Salem community and the opportunity to engage in vocational reflection and discernment. The Community Engagement Internship Program offers training, intentional vocational reflection, mentoring, and financial support ($3,000). This internship program reflects the University’s motto “for humanity” and is supported by the Lilly Endowment’s “Sustaining the Theological Exploration of Vocation” program. Selection to the program is based on a competitive application process.
The full-time internships:
- Are open to undergraduate students who have not yet completed their degree requirements.
- Provide a $3,000 stipend (before taxes)
- Are designed for students interested in careers in public service/nonprofit management
- Require an eight week commitment in June-July, including a 40-hour work week. One day a week will be reserved for group training and vocational reflection. Interns are required to lead two vocational reflection sessions during the course of the 8 weeks.
- Sites will be determined through consultation with internship coordinators. Applicant interests and desired experiences will be solicited and considered
Program benefits:
- Orientation to the nonprofit sector (with specific reference to Winston-Salem)
- Orientation to issues related to community engagement and social justice, including organizing, advocacy and service
- Weekly group training and vocational reflection sessions with community leaders and Wake Forest staff and faculty
- On-site mentoring from internship supervisors
- Assistance provided in locating summer housing. Please note, however, that it is the responsibility of the student to secure and finance summer housing.
Community Issues Include
- Poverty/hunger/homelessness
- Immigration
- Education
- Domestic violence
- Living wage campaign
- Health care
- Legal aid
- Family and youth services
- Senior services
- Emergency assistance
How to Apply:
Your application packet should include:
- Completed application form, including attached listing of major campus/extracurricular activities
- Two letters of recommendation with at least one being from a faculty member
- 2-3 page double-spaced essay describing your interest in the internship program and responding to questions on the application.
Timeline for 2010 Internships
| February 12 | Applications due by 5 pm | |
| February 23-24 | Interviews | |
| February 26 | Selected students will be notified | |
| March 5 | Deadline to Accept Internship | |
| March 17 or 18 | Mandatory training session | |
| March 15 – April 2 | Interns conduct site consultations to choose an agency | |
| April 9 | Placement must be approved by WFU; Program Agreement due | |
| April 16 | Learning Contracts due | |
| April 26 | Mandatory Orientation Dinner | |
| May 30 – July 30 | Internships | |
| July 13 | Summer Picnic | |
| August 4 | Evaluations due |
Application Deadline: February 12, 2010
Send applications and direct questions to:
Linda Dunlap, Associate Director
dunlaplb@wfu.edu
101B Reynolda Hall
Phone 758-3310
Fax 758-3305