Institute on Philanthropy & Voluntary Service
The Institute on Philntrhopy and Voluntary Service is a summer internship program for outstanding undergraduate students interested in volunteerism and careers in the nonprofit sector. By participating in this program, students will enhance their leadership skills and identify opportunities for fulfilling careers in the nonprofit sector. This fast-paced Institute offers a rigorous combination of professional experience for 30-35 hours a week, academic learning and service projects that will provide you with an unparalleled experience in the nation's capital.
www.dcinternships.org/ipvs/
Teach for America
Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates of all academic majors who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders in the effort to expand opportunity for children.
www.teachforamerica.org
Americorps
AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that engage more than 50,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps members serve through more than 2,100 nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based organizations.
www.colorado.edu/servicelearning/americorps.html
Peace Corps
The Peace Corps and CU-Boulder have maintained a strong relationship since the Peace Corps' inception 46 years ago. Fifteen CU-Boulder alumni were some of the first volunteers who served during the agency's inaugural year in 1961. Volunteers use their education, skills and work and volunteer experience to support grass-roots development projects in the areas of education, health and HIV/AIDS, business and IT development, environmnet and agriculture, and community and youth development. In addition to making a real difference in the lives of others, the benefits of service include paid travel to and from the country of service, living expenses, medical and dental care, forbearance of student loans, graduate school opportunities, extensive language, technical, cross-cultural and health and safety training and over $6,000 after completing service.
www.colorado.edu/iece/peacecorps/
International Volunteer Program Association
IVPA promotes awareness and access to valuable volunteer programs
abroad. IVPA can serve as a guide to anyone considering volunteering
abroad or developing international service opportunities.
http://www.volunteerinternational.org/memberlist.html
IVPA Principles and Practices of quality international volunteer programs: http://www.volunteerinternational.org/principles.html
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