Service-Learning Internships

APPLES internships are unique, intense experiences in service for either the spring semester or summer. Students intern at a variety of nonprofit and governmental agencies, receive funding ($1,650 for spring and $4,000 for summer) and are enrolled in a service-learning course (a three-credit hour course through the School of Social Work in the spring, and a one-credit hour online course through the Summer School in the summer).

APPLES interns are considered staff in their organizations and have a great deal of responsibility as well as professional growth opportunities. Interns also receive individualized academic instruction from a faculty member and hands-on experience that will help them grow as community leaders.

The intern’s stipend is typically shared by community partners and APPLES, each paying for half. APPLES is grateful to donors like Jesse White, Ph.D., whose generosity offsets the costs of several of our internships.

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the [tab] shortcode need to be wrapped in a [tabs] shortcodeSelected UNC students serve as full-time (35-40 hours per week), paid interns in service organizations throughout North Carolina for eight to 10 weeks during the summer (320 hours total), earning $4,000 and one academic credit through the School of Social Work and Carolina Courses Online.

To learn more about what APPLES summer internships are like, watch this video or read this spotlight about internships during summer 2021.

Academic Credit

Interns earn one hour of academic credit for the summer internship. Selected interns will enroll in SOWO 492, offered by the Summer School. The course covers material on characteristics of nonprofits, including organization structure, funding, volunteer management and leadership. The class follows a discussion/seminar format and compliments the fieldwork through focused readings, discussion boards and reflective writing.

Finances

All interns will receive $4,000 in funding through a collaborative effort between the APPLES program and the internship site. Stipends are intended to defray the cost of living, transportation and course fees. Community partners and APPLES agree to share in the cost of the intern, with each organization paying $2,000. The community partner receives the APPLES portion of the funds and arranges for the student intern to be paid by the organization.

A selection of internships with local elected officials are supported by the generous donation of Dr. Jesse L. White. Here’s just one example! 

Partial, need-based financial assistance will be available to those who qualify. Students may apply for financial assistance after they have been selected as an intern.

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Students are responsible for summer housing and travel arrangements.

Application Process

Summer Internships are currently closed..