Summer Internship Program (SIP) - For Students
Intern application due date is
May 11th, 2012
Eligibility
To apply for an internship, you must:
- Have attended high school for the school year, and have participated in The Winnipeg Foundation's Youth in Philanthropy program for at least one year.
- Be at least 16 years old as of July 1 in the year you are applying.
- Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.
- Demonstrate an interest in a career in the voluntary sector.
- Be available to work full-time from the beginning of July to the end of August.
** Please note: If you have already been an intern in the Summer Internship Program, you are not eligible to apply again.
How to apply:
The application process for students starts in May. You can request an application form from your staff advisor, or click here to download one now!
What is the Summer Internship Program?
The Winnipeg Foundation's Summer Internship Program (SIP) matches Youth in Philanthropy participants with hands-on, full-time paid summer jobs in the non-profit sector.
Why apply?
- You'll gain unique work experience and a professional edge in the workplace once the program is finished.
- Hey, hey - the wage is higher than minimum!
- No making fries!
- You'll learn more about our community and get satisfaction from helping others.
- You'll work one-on-one with a mentor to gain insight into the organization and the non-profit sector.
About the jobs
- Job descriptions will vary with the host organization. The Winnipeg Foundation's staff will match successful applicants with qualifying organizations, based on students' interests and skills, and the needs of the particular positions.
- All jobs will provide students with a hands-on opportunity to gain skills and experience in the non-profit sector.
- Host organizations are responsible for providing training, guidance and mentorship to students.
- Successful student applicants will be notified of their position in mid-June.
- The jobs begin in early July and end in late August. A typical work week will be 35 hours, Monday to Friday.
Past Host Agencies
SIP host agencies change yearly, but SIPpers have had some amazing internship experiences, check out a few below
- Manitoba Theatre for Young People
- Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba
- The John Howard Society of Manitoba
- ace art inc
- Art City
- Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation
- Manitoba Children's Museum
- Special Olympics Manitoba
- Rainbow Society of Manitoba
- Health Sciences Centre Foundation
- Zoological Society of Manitoba
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manitoba
- Siloam Mission
- Take Pride Winnipeg
- Children's Hospital Foundation
- Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg
- The Winnipeg Humane Society
- Manitoba Eco-Network
- Rady Jewish Community Centre
- Pan Am Clinic Foundation
- Association for Community Living Winnipeg
Questions? Please contact:
Joanna Fultz
Youth in Philanthropy Convener
The Winnipeg Foundation
Phone: (204) 944-9474 ext. 248
Fax: (204) 942-2987
Email: jfultz@wpgfdn.org
