Applications open for Summer 2012 Volunteer Internship Program (Deadline is March 15th)

• Wed, 02/08/2012 - 8:00am - Thu, 03/15/2012 - 4:00pm

Do you want to enhance your resume with a professional and rewarding experience? Get the related experience desired by employers? Give back to the Windsor/Essex County community?

If so, the Centre for Career Education's Volunteer Internship Program (VIP) may be for you.

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO IF I'M ACCEPTED TO THE PROGRAM?

• 40 hours of volunteer work in a non-profit organization
• reflect on your experience through journals and small assignments
• participate in career development workshops and activities

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF PARTICIPATING?

• Acquire career related work experience and transferable skills
• Network with professionals in area of career interest
• Participate in professional development activities
• Recognition on your transcript and opportunity to enhance your resume

WHERE WOULD I VOLUNTEER?

At one of the 100+ not-for-profit organizations in Windsor & Essex County that post volunteer opportunities with VIP.  Examples of past VIP job titles include:

Fundraising Assistant -- Hospital Volunteer -- Marketing / Public Relations Assistants -- Classroom Assistant -- Computer Instructor/Web page developers -- Administrative Clerk -- Gallery Assistant -- Constituency Assistant -- Fitness Activities Coordinator

I'M INTERESTED, NOW WHAT?

The application deadline is March 15th, 2012 to participate in Summer 2012 VIP!  Log in to the Centre for Career Education’s myCareer site to apply.

You can access myCareer through the student portal (my.uwindsor.ca) or directly at https://career.uwindsor.ca using your UWin ID and password. Click on the VIP link in the blue bar at the top of the myCareer homepage to access the VIP application and questionnaire. Admission interviews will begin taking place on campus after the application deadline.

We look forward to your application! Any questions about the Volunteer Internship Program can be directed to vip@uwindsor.ca.