WHY A SUMMER WITH FOREST FOUNDATION?
You make a difference in the lives of others through a summer-long fellowship including a non-profit internship. You learn about the larger non-profit sector- and your role in it- along the way. You intern at an effective non-profit agency for 10 weeks, learning about the industry and mission from inside. You join a cohesive community of young people who, like you, want to change the world. You gather with this community throughout the summer for days of networking, workshops, reflections, and professional development. You form a team with other interns and make real grants to actual Greater Boston non-profits. You build on your summer experiences with enhanced work training, independent projects, and industry connections that will lead to meaningful resume entries and possible future employment opportunities.
And you will get compensated with $7,000 to do it!
My whole perspective on the type of career I can explore and pursue while maintaining the social justice framework that is important to me has expanded.
I had the opportunity to get to know individual staff within the organization and develop crucial writing skills.
I completed a report on local policy to encourage renewable energies – first learning the policies, and then communicating them to genuinely interested elected officials.
I was inspired by the other interns in program; can’t wait to see where everyone is heading!
This experience has provided irreplaceable perspective that will follow me throughout my career path and cause me to prioritize equality, inclusion and engagement.
This experience will definitely inform my course selections and will allow me to become a more direct community volunteer.
