Summer Internship Available! See below for details.
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BRIDGES College Corps is a powerful network of college students and young adults that work with BRIDGES youth and staff as part of a collective force of social change agents in Memphis.
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Summer Internship Available!
BRIDGES is currently accepting applications for our development/fundraising internship for Summer 2012. To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Julia McWhirter, Director of Community Engagement, at jmcwhirter@bridgesusa.org by May 5th.
DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING INTERN
POSITION
DESCRIPTION:
Provide administrative support to the entire development
team by assisting in donor database management and participating in the
planning, development, and implementation of various fundraising programs, special
events and/or philanthropic initiatives.
POSITION BENEFITS:
- Gain experience in fundraising, event planning and database
management
- Receive training in Raiser’s Edge and other program software
- Learn from a leading non-profit in the local community
- Meet other professionals in the business and non-profit sectorBe a part of a fun and dynamic team!
Please Note: The application for summer staff positions with our Summer Leadership Conferences is now closed. If you are interested in an academic internship in our youth programs for summer 2012, please email Julia McWhirter, Director of Community Engagement at jmcwhirter@bridgesusa.org
College Corps Program
The application for the 2012-13 College Corps program will be available on August 15, 2012. Please check back here at that time. If you would like to receive a notification email when the application opens, please email collegecorps@bridgesusa.org.
College Corps members
- Serve as volunteers, interns and staff for BRIDGES
- Connect with real-world community issues
- Gain valuable training in leadership, social justice and community organizing
- Empower youth to create social change in Memphis
- Earn service hours and/or academic credit
"College Corps gives me the chance to have fun, gain life-long
friendships, grow and remain a role model. It is amazing." - RayShauna
Davis, University of Memphis
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How does it work?
The
College Corps program follows the academic calendar and supports
varying levels of interest and commitment among college students and
young adults. Find out what College Corps Service Options are available to YOU!
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What’s involved
All
College Corps members are required to attend a mandatory foundational
training session. Throughout the year, College Corps members volunteer
in BRIDGES youth programs and have the opportunity to attend additional social
events, trainings, and meetings focused on: leadership, social justice,
and leading social change in Memphis.
How do I apply?
The application for College Corps Year Program is now closed. If you would like to get involved next fall, please email us at collegecorps@bridgesusa.org.
All college students and young adults with a high school degree or equivalent can fill out BRIDGES College Corps application online. Previous College Corps members must reapply each year to be considered for the program. For more information email collegecorps@bridgesusa.org.