Goals
The goals of the Community Fund Internship Program are:
- To enhance students' knowledge within their field of interest
- To provide an opportunity for students to obtain the skills and experience needed for entry level employment opportunities within the nonprofit sector
- To provide an opportunity for students to experience first-hand the responsibilities and challenges of their potential careers
- To provide nonprofit organizations with assistance on specific projects and activities
Program Description
The NYU Community Fund Internship Program is a semester long non-credited, non-paid internship program in partnership with nonprofit organizations in Lower Manhattan that have received funding through the NYU Community Fund. The NYU Community Fund is the university's workplace charitable giving program, currently celebrating its 26th year of providing support to small and medium sized nonprofit organizations.
The program has a mandatory requirement of one full semester of volunteer work, followed by the opportunity to continue work in additional semesters. Admission into the program is available in Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
Internship Requirements
Applicants must be full-time students at New York University and must be in good standing with the university. Applicants must hold a 3.0 GPA or higher and receive prior approval from their Academic Advisor to participate in the program. Applicants must be able to provide 4 hours of volunteer work a week, for ten consecutive weeks. Interns will keep track of their hours by having a sign in sheet at their internship location. Interns will report to one or more Agency Supervisors who will coordinate the student's daily tasks, as well as encourage learning & professional development. Interns will perform tasks that are meaningful and related to the position proposed by the participating nonprofit organization. This internship is 100% voluntary and is meant to allow students to explore possible career choices. Interns will complete an Intern Exit Evaluation once their internship has been completed. In addition, a letter of recommendation must be provided from an NYU faculty member or from a member of an organization where previous volunteer work has been completed.
Application Process
Application packets are available in the NYU Community Fund's Office, 25 W. 4th Street, Room 501.
The complete Internship Application must contain:
- A completed Internship Application Form
- Letter of Recommendation (from academic advisor, faculty member or nonprofit representative)
- A copy of the applicant's current resume
The completed application should be sent to:
Community Fund Internship Program
Ms. Marina Volok
25 West 4th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10012
Deadlines
Applications are accepted and reviewed prior to each semester.
Applications can be personally submitted or post marked on or before:
- September 18, 2009 for the Fall 2009 semester
- January 29, 2010 for the Spring 2010 semester
- May 21, 2010 for the Summer 2010 semester