1. Privilege & Poverty Addison County Internships

2. The Mission
Since 2005, Middlebury College has participated in the SHECP – Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty – national summer internship program
SHECP internships are with agencies that seek to work alongside vulnerable populations
The Center for Community Engagement began a parallel internship program in Addison County for students to better understand issues of economic inequality in our local community

3. The Intent
Middlebury College recruits students to support local organizations in their work regarding poverty-related issues
The internships are collaborative opportunities for students to integrate course-work with meaningful civic engagement
Interns engage with issues such as housing security, food security and accessibility, domestic violence, sexual assault, youth outreach, affordable healthcare, interpretation, and more

4. “It’s introducing Middlebury students who are in the college bubble to the community and giving them a chance to interact with the community…they see a whole different slice of Middlebury they might otherwise not have seen, it’s phenomenal.” Vicky Wideman, Associate Director of Food Programs and Administration at the Charter House Coalition

5. Local Organizations HOPE John Graham Shelter
Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects
HOPE’s mission is to improve the lives of low income people in Addison County, Vermont by working with individuals to identify and secure the resources needed to meet their basic needs
Internship position: Services Assistant
John Graham Shelter
John Graham’s philosophy embraces the view that all people deserve to receive housing as quickly as possible
Offers housing, apartments, and services, including counseling and aftercare until people are permanently housed and truly back on their feet
Internship position: Shelter Assistant

6. Local Organizations Cont’d
Charter House Coalition
Charter House is dedicated to providing housing and food to those in need
Collaborates with other service providers in the area with the objectives of eradicating homelessness, providing safe and stable housing for families, and ensuring that everyone in the community has enough to eat
Internship position: Gardening and Community Meals Intern
WomenSafe
WomenSafe serves people across the gender spectrum who experience sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking
Provide crisis intervention, problem-solving assistance, safety planning and emotional support
Internship position: Advocate

7. Local Organizations Cont’d
Mary Johnson Children’s Center
Mary Johnson believes in making visible and giving voice to the rich potential and talent of children, and in the right of all children to have an environment where this talent and potential is respected and nourished
Guiding principles: to emphasize child-centered growth and development—physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively—and respect individual needs
Internship position: Rural Fun Delivery Program Manager
Open Door Clinic
Open Door Clinic provides access to quality healthcare services, free of charge, to those who are uninsured or under-insured
Services are provided in a compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive manner until a permanent healthcare provider can be established
Internship position: Bilingual Support

8. How Do I Learn More? Summer Timeline Internship Benefits
Application Procedure

9. Logistics Monday, June 4th – Friday, August 10th
Interns will work 35 hours/week for 10 weeks
Funding: $10.82 x 35 h/w x 10 wks = $3,787
2 Tormondsen fund grants are available for students receiving financial aid
On-campus summer housing is available
Follow up with Student Employment for more information
Interns are required to meet Wednesdays from 8-9:15am for weekly discussions at the CCE
Charter House provides interns with free housing and some meals

10. Handshake Application
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Find 6 summer internship opportunities by searching “Privilege and Poverty” in the job postings
Apply via Handshake
Apply to each internship that you are interested in
Only students returning in the Fall are eligible to apply
Upload a Word document indicating the name(s) of the person(s) writing your letter(s)
Have your letter(s) ed to Tiffany Sargent at
Give your recommenders ample time to submit their letter
Handshake Application

11. Important Dates Info Sessions
Tuesday, February 27th at 5pm in the CCE Living Room
Wednesday, February 28th at 4pm in the AFC
Application Deadline
Wednesday, March 7th at 11:59pm
Interview at Host Site
Between Thursday, March 8th and Friday, March 16th
Interview at the CCE
Tuesday, March 21
Internship
Monday, June 4th – Friday, August 10th

12. Questions? Explore go/addisoncountyintern
Contact Rachel Roseman at
Questions?