Volunteer Internship Program

The University of Windsor recognizes the merit of providing our students with valuable, career-related work experience while providing local employers with top-notch volunteers who can make a meaningful contribution.

The Centre for Career Education introduced the Volunteer Internship Program (VIP) in 1994.  Every semester since, we have placed more than 100 students in non-profit and not-for-profit organizations throughout Windsor-Essex County.

The Program's mission is to provide students with the opportunity to:

• Gain career-related, transferable skills.
• Explore employment in their field of study.
• Develop networking skills.
• Provide the students with an opportunity to get involved in the community.

VIP operates each semester, including summer session.  We place students within a non-profit or not-for-profit organization for a 10 week period.  VIP students are required to volunteer 40 hours per semester.  We suggest that students work four hours per week to balance school and possible employment schedules.

Students who successfully complete the VIP Program and its requirements receive recognition on their official transcript and receive a Certificate of Achievement.  Students are evaluated based on:

• On-the-job performance.
• Completion of professional development workshops.
• Assignments offered through the Centre for Career Education.
• A final presentation.

 Sample volunteer placements include:

• Fundraising Assistant
• Project Coordinator
• Computer Assistant
• Web Page Designer
• Teaching Assistant
• Research Assistant
• Office Assistant
• Coach
• Youth Program Assistant
• Child Care Worker
• Mentors/Tutor
• Artist