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.
Organization Requirements
The organization will provide a meaningful internship program in which interns will volunteer a minimum of 4 hours per week during an academic semester. Agencies will keep track of their intern's hours by having a sign in sheet at the internship location. Intern hours should not exceed 10 hours per week. The Agency will appoint one or more Agency Supervisors who will coordinate the intern's daily tasks, provide guidance and feedback, as well as encourage learning & professional development throughout the semester. Agencies must have a clear description of the work the interns will be participating in and what skills they will obtain within the organization. Agencies will complete an Agency Exit Evaluation once the internship has been completed.
Application Process
Application packets are available in the NYU Community Fund's Office, 25 W. 4th Street, Room 501.
The complete Request for Intern Application must contain:
- A completed Request for Intern Application Form
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 11, 2009 for the Fall 2009 semester
- January 15, 2010 for the Spring 2010 semester
- May 14, 2010 for the Summer 2010 semester