As policy intern, Vivian Mak’s, summer internship at CCVO comes to an end, she reflects upon her time with the organization. In this blog post, she shares three ways that nonprofits can create a meaningful internship experience that personally enhanced hers. She also draws upon the perspectives and insights she gained from other summer students during the Kahanoff Summer Student Lunch in June.
Read MoreLast week, CCVO held a lunch for summer students working in The Kahanoff Centre to learn about their experiences in the nonprofit sector, and to encourage them to connect with one another. Thirteen students from nine organizations in the building joined us for an insightful discussion. The students shared stories of what brought them to their summer jobs in the sector, and what they’re learning from their experiences.
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