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Apply to the Bonner Program

Posted on October 17, 2018 | Filed under Archive

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The Bonner Leader Program is looking for current students interested or experienced in community-based work. Bonner Leaders are placed with a local nonprofit organization for a two-year commitment. Bonner Leaders work to recruit volunteers, develop programs for their site, and provide much-needed support for the agency. It’s a great opportunity to have a service-oriented internship that provides students with practical, real-life experience. Bonner Leaders receive financial compensation through work-study funds for a commitment of 8–10 hours a week.Bonner Leaders serve up to 900 hours in the course of two years and have the opportunity to:

  • Serve at least two academic years and one summer of service (the first summer commitment is in Meadville with the opportunity for a second elsewhere). Summer hours include 7–8 weeks of 35 hours per week at a local or away nonprofit.
  • Participate in regular meetings and leadership training β€” three times a month.
  • Participate in a fall overnight retreat and a one-day spring training.

Please contact Olivia Lang, Bonner Program Director in Civic Engagement in the Allegheny Gateway, by email at olang@allegheny.edu to receive more information. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and can be found here.