Internships

Overview

IPVS students intern at a variety of nonprofit organizations including the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington.

As part of the Institute experience, students gain valuable professional experience by interning approximately 30* hours a week with a national nonprofit organization, local charity or foundation.

All IPVS internship sites are 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. These placements do not involve lobbying the government or advocating for a cause but rather working on the front lines to impact the community directly.

Internships are matched with students based on the needs of internship sites and on the student’s skills and experience as expressed on their resume. Students are asked to complete a detailed internship questionnaire upon enrollment which will help Institute Staff facilitate the placement process.

Intern responsibilities vary, but include:

• Fundraising
• Direct Service
• Research
• Event Planning
• Volunteer Management
• Communications/PR
• Marketing
• Community Outreach

Below is a sample weekly internship schedule:

Monday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am -4:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

*Students hoping to meet required nonprofit internship hours through American Humanics NextGen Leaders or other scholarship and academic programs may speak to Institute staff about meeting these requirements with IPVS.

“My Internship allowed me to experience the non-profit sector in a way I never thought possible. I gained a valuable experience that helped shape my hopes and dreams for my future career. “
Joey Maxwell
Clemson University
Intern, Mentors, Inc.

“My internship was everything I hoped for. I worked with kids and nutrition, two of my greatest passions, at the same time and in the same place.”
Jordan Hardy
Wofford College
Intern, Kid Power, Inc.

For more information regarding hosting a TFAS intern, please click here.