Non-Profit Board Student Internship

Overview

The Non-Profit Board Student Internship Program (NPBI) is a program jointly facilitated by the Community Service-Learning (CSL) office in the Faculty of Arts and the Career Centre. The NPBI pairs University of Alberta students with a non-profit board and board mentor in the Edmonton community for one academic year (September to April). In addition to their board placements, students will attend workshops provided by the Alberta Board Development Program and complete a final project to support board governance for their partner organization.

Benefits

Through this program, students will learn about how non-profit boards operate and become engaged in the local community. Students will also benefit from the NPBI program by developing leadership skills and decision-making skills. Additionally, students will gain exposure to the non-profit sector, including what volunteer roles and career opportunities exist.

Application Information

  • To learn more about the program, students can explore the Non-Profit Board Internship (NPBI) Program Brochure and/or check out the webpage! 
  • Applications are accepted in April each year.
  • Student applications are accepted in April each year. Partner/Board applications are accepted in June each year. 
For current students and mentors: Explore the NPBI Guidebook!

Contact

For more information, contact npbi@ualberta.ca.

Program Details

Faculty/Unit: Augustana, Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Graduate + Postdoctoral Studies, Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, Law, Medicine and Dentistry, Native Studies, Nursing, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health, School of, Rehabilitation Medicine, Science and Faculté Saint-Jean
Academic Level: Undergraduate + Graduate
Credit Received: Non-Credit
Payment: Unpaid
Location: Other
Format: Various
Related Learning Types

Work-Integrated Learning

  • Internship

Eligibility Requirements

  • All students at the University of Alberta, in any program of study, are eligible to apply for the NPBI Program. Students must be registered at the University of Alberta for the duration of the internship. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.
  • Students must have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary studies prior to the internship start date and be in satisfactory academic standing.

Recognition + Compensation

  • The NPBI is a Non Credit Opportunity, meaning students do not receive academic credit for participating in the program. 
  • However, the NPBI can be used as the non-credit opportunity for students who are working towards completion of the CSL Certificate Program.

Duration, Format + Location

  • The NPBI Program consists of an estimated total commitment of 50-60 hours, over the course of 8 months (September to April). 
  • Participating in the NPBI Program means that students will complete the following:
    a) a series of six workshops organized by the University of Alberta’s Career Centre and delivered by the Government of Alberta’s Board Development Program
    b) a board placement, where student interns attend and participate in board meetings, guided by a volunteer mentor from the host board
    c) a final project which they design and complete with the guidance of their mentor(s)
  • The location of the program varies. Some workshops may be conducted in-person at the University of Alberta’s North Campus, while others may be held virtually. Each board will determine their meeting location, whether in-person or virtual.