2. Mission Teens In Public Service
(TIPS) is dedicated to producing future leaders committed to their communities by connecting teens with life changing opportunities and internships at non-profit organizations.

3. What does TIPS do? Employs teenagers during the summer
Places interns in Greater Puget Sound area nonprofit organizations as reliable summer workers
Starts teens on a lifetime of community involvement
Provides employees to local nonprofits at no cost to the organization

4. TIPS Goals
To provide a fulfilling work experience and cultivate a positive work ethic
To create caring, compassionate leaders of tomorrow
To promote a spirit of giving that will last a lifetime
To benefit the Community
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5. Why is TIPS a good choice for summer employment?
TIPS is a rewarding summer job.
TIPS internship participation is a valuable item on future college and job applications.
TIPS allows you to earn a paycheck and give back to your community at the same time.

6. What do TIPS Interns DO? Tutor and mentor at risk children
Serve the homeless
Work in the health and environmental fields, and provide cultural enrichment and educational opportunities to children.
Work with youth in summer camps and in tutoring programs, work with elderly and people with special needs
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7. Where do interns work?
TIPS interns work in office environments, at summer camps or tutoring programs or in hospitals.
TIPS interns also work in environmental and art organizations.
TIPS matches skills of the interns to needs of our nonprofit partners

8. Aaliyah Berryman
2017 Broadway Bound Intern
I learned that I love working in a non-profit and I love seeing all of the positive outcomes that are a result of nonprofits… I got to see children grow out of their comfort zones and I got to see parents grow confidence in their kids.

9. Who should apply?
TIPS is seeking high school students ages who are:
Active leaders among their peers, interested in community service, hardworking and dependable
Able to work 6 to 8 weeks during the summer
Must be able to attend all mandatory events!
Must be 15 years old by May 31, 2018

10. When can I apply?
Applications for the 2018 Summer Program will be available starting Tuesday, October 31, 2017!
Sign up to receive an notification from TIPS when the application opens online

11. What you need to do by February 26, 2018
Complete Application and two letters of recommendation
Letters can be ed, mailed or faxed
All materials must be received in the TIPS office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2018
NO late applications will be accepted!

12. Timeline for applying to a 2018 TIPS Internship
Applications are due February 26
TIPS will review all submitted applications
Qualifying candidates will be interviewed
TIPS will choose Interns based on your skills and the needs of our nonprofit partners
Notification of Internship offers will be sent by May 1st.

13. Beginning the 2018 Internship program
Internship Orientation will be held in the afternoon on May 24th
Interns meet with their nonprofits before starting the internship
Most Internships will begin the week of June 18th
(start dates are flexible in June)

14. Teens In Public Service
2018 Interns: will YOU be one?
To fill out an application go to
Application and two letters of recommendation deadline:
Monday, February 26, at 5:00 pm