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June 6 - July 31, 2010

**Applications are no longer being accepted for summer 2010. Applications for summer 2011 will be accepted beginning on Sept. 1.

Invest in your future and make a difference in the lives of others this summer by attending the Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service (IPVS)! This dynamic program is intended for students who are involved in volunteer activities and are excited about exploring professional opportunities in the nonprofit sector.

"'Live. Learn. Intern' could not be a more accurate assessment of my summer in D.C. Every aspect of the experience was totally fulfilling and left me with a greater appreciation for this city and the opportunities that it has to offer.”
Becky Foy
Miami University
Intern, YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

IPVS students during a service project at the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

IPVS is ideal for undergraduate student leaders who are engaged in service programs on and off their campuses. All majors and fields of study are welcome.

With a single application, students are enrolled at Georgetown University, live in a furnished apartment on campus in the heart of DC, and are placed in a competitive internship for eight weeks.

As part of the Institute experience, students attend exclusive events and participate in the Institute Philanthropy Project where they develop a mission statement, plan service projects and organize fundraising activities. At the end of the Institute, students award a grant to a worthy community program with the money raised.

As employers and graduate schools become more selective, students need skills and experiences that make them stand out. IPVS gives students an edge in today’s competitive job market through internships, academic and professional development and networking.

LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. Make a Difference this Summer.