Internships

Overview

An IPVS student at her internship at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater 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 typically do not involve lobbying or advocacy 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
• Policy Research
• Event Planning
• Volunteer Management
• Communications/PR
• Community Outreach

Below is a sample weekly internship schedule:

Monday - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesday - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday - 9:00am -3:00pm
Friday - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

“Through this experience, I have learned that working in the nonprofit sector takes a lot of determination, passion, compassion and creativity. But, I have also learned that it is extremely rewarding and I hope to continue to involve myself in the nonprofit sector.”
Deena Kimmel
Connecticut College
Intern, YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

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