SUMMER SERVICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

A paid summer internship for 20 students to serve full-time at local agencies and live in community on campus. For an inside look at the experience from last year's interns, check this out.

  • For more information contact: Angela Gray, Summer Service Internship Program Coordinator at graya3@xavier.edu.

Eligibility for Internship

Open to current students of all majors who intend to enroll at Xavier for the Spring 2013 and Fall 2013 semesters and who can meet work time commitments. Must be in good academic and judicial standing with Xavier University. Interns will be selected through application and interview processes.

Position Descriptions/Applications

There are two types of positions available to Xavier students through this program, student coordinator and interns.  Interns work directly for an agency serving their client population on a daily basis. The student coordinator works with the summer service internship program coordinator to design and implement training, reflections, and community building, and assists with agency communication. See the position descriptions and applications below for submission dates and work timelines.

SSI 2013 Student Coordinator Position (1 student coordinator position available)

SSI 2013 Intern Position (20 internship positions available)

 SSI 2013 Agency Applications (20 intern hosting opportunities available)

Mission

The Summer Service Internship Program provides the students of Xavier University with the opportunity to engage in social service in the Cincinnati area and nurture relationships with the broader community. This internship seeks to educate participants through Service, Reflection and living in Community in order that they integrate their experiences into a lifelong commitment to Social Justice and contributing to the betterment of society. By learning through service, this program develops students to be men and women for and with others in accordance with the Jesuit identity of Xavier University.

History

For the nineteenth consecutive year, Xavier University will offer its Summer Service Internship Program. Historically, interns have become active members in the Cincinnati community, using their talents to address the city's social needs. Additionally, the internship is designed to encourage service learning by building a community of service interns on campus who can share insights, reflect on their experiences and address issues affecting society. Weekly reflection sessions allow students to exchange experiences, pose questions, and provide support for one another. Students also read articles and keep a journal throughout the internship to help them gain a broader understanding of the impact of their work. View participating agencies from the 2011 Summer Service Internship Program by clicking on the link below: