Do you want to enhance your resume with a professional and rewarding experience? Get the related experience desired by employers?
If so, the Centre for Career Education's Volunteer Internship Program (VIP) may be for you! Visit www.uwindsor.ca/vip and select 'VIP Students' from the menu on the left to find out more.
The application deadline is AUGUST 24, 2009 to participate in the FALL 2009 VIP!
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 DO I GET OUT OF IT?
- work related experience before graduation
- recognition on your U of W transcript
- a chance to network with professionals and obtain references
- a boost to 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:
Administration Clerk -- Communications Assistant -- Marketing Assistant -- Residential Counsellor -- Constituency Assistant -- Volunteer Coordinator -- Literacy Tutor -- Hospital Volunteer -- Teaching Assistant -- Website Administrator
I'M INTERESTED, NOW WHAT?
The application deadline is August 24, 2009 to participate in Fall 2009 VIP!
Visit www.uwindsor.ca/vip and select 'VIP Students' from the menu on the left to access our online application form. Questions can be directed to vip@uwindsor.ca.
Please also find this information on the myCareer Events Calendar at http://career.uwindsor.ca
Plan, Experience, Achieve!