Santa Clara University

The Arrupe Internship program provides juniors and seniors with a rich and deep experience in the local community. Arrupe Interns are matched with a community partner for a full academic year, spending an average of 6-8 hours per week in the community. The program is designed to meet the needs of community partners but also to help Arrupe Interns delve into individual passions and areas of interest. As a liaison, Arrupe Interns have the opportunity to serve as a resource for SCU students while learning more about a profession in the public and non-profit sectors. The year-long commitment offers an in-depth exploration of community needs and services.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Must be a current sophomore or junior in good academic standing (2.5 GPA or better)
• Must have previous experience working/learning with the community, preferably through the Ignatian Center
• Must be able to commit 6-10 hours per week for a full academic year (includes travel time to/from site)

Responsibilities

• Engage in the community for 6-8 hours per week at their community placement throughout the academic year
• Act as a resource person for, and mentor to SCU students who participate at the host agency in the Arrupe Partnerships weekly engagement program
  
• Identify, in consultation with the host agency, a project of mutual benefit to the agency and intern for which the intern is responsible
• Act as a liaison between Arrupe Partnerships and the host agency
• Assist with the quarterly orientation for Arrupe students in collaboration with the agency
• Assist with the Arrupe quarterly reflection sessions
• Participate in bi-weekly intern check-ins and monthly leadership meetings
• Assist with Ignatian Center events, as appropriate

Compensation

Arrupe Partnerships Interns receive a stipend.

Application

Applications for the 2012-2013 year are due by 3pm on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Top candidates will be invited for an interview during the first week of May. Click here for the application

Arrupe Interns

Meet the interns and read about their experiences . . .

Contacts

Rosa Guerra-Sarabia, RGuerraSarabia@scu.edu or (408) 554-5011
Tam Hixson, thixson@scu.edu or at (408) 554-4641.