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.