Tag Archives: Nonprofit internship

Following the Fellows

Posted on June 16, 2011 by aliciaszempruch

This week, the 2011 class of The Columbus Foundation Summer Fellows began their work at 11 nonprofit organizations here in Columbus! Preparations that began in the fall of 2010 culminated with their orientation on Monday, June 13 here at the … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on Ten Weeks at ADD

Posted on August 19, 2010 by ashackleford

As the last weeks have slid by, I have realized how far I’ve really come in this internship. My project for ADD (the Association for the Developmentally Disabled) has been to lay the foundation for the production of a short … Continue reading →

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An Entire City of Employees

Posted on July 30, 2010 by kbridges12

Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” I have seen and heard this phrase numerous times, but for the first time … Continue reading →

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A World of Many Hats

Posted on July 13, 2010 by sarahs

As I start week number four, I can’t help but look back and wonder where all the time has gone! I already feel so integrated into the office, that it seems like I’ve been here for at least a few … Continue reading →

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My First Four Weeks at the ALS Association

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Kim Schmahl

The Columbus Foundation Summer Fellowship program has been a great experience from day one!  This summer I am working at the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association Central & Southern Ohio Chapter where the staff and volunteers have welcomed me with … Continue reading →

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A Change Will Do You Good

Posted on July 7, 2010 by sarasblog10

The life of a graduate student can be described as follows: drink coffee, read absurdly long book, drink more coffee, attend class, sleep when possible; lather, rinse, repeat. Confined to quiet corners of the library and coffee houses for the … Continue reading →

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Ordered Chaos

Posted on July 2, 2010 by kstucko

“Chaorder” is the buzzword around the Vineyard Community Center’s Summer Zone Program, and three weeks into my fellowship, I can certainly vouch for its appropriateness. Running a summer program 40 hours a week for nearly 500 children in kindergarten through … Continue reading →

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Getting Hands-On

Posted on June 28, 2010 by zalac5

A typical college internship may consist of coffee runs, note-taking, and a made-up project designed to teach you something—but nothing long lasting.  This is NOT the case at HandsOn Central Ohio (HOCO).  Unlike the current internships my friends have, my … Continue reading →

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Never a Dull Moment!

Posted on June 26, 2010 by juliaatthephoenix

Hi, everyone! We just completed week one of summer camps at the Phoenix Theatre for Children. This week, we worked with a group of 6-8 year olds and a group of 9-13 year olds at camps titled, “Scenes from the … Continue reading →

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Feeling Like a Part of the Team

Posted on June 25, 2010 by stacy2010

Before my first day, I was worried that my status as a fellow would confine me to paperwork and data entry at a desk set aside in a lonely corner – previous experiences that I would prefer not to relive. … Continue reading →

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