Thursday November 26, 2009  

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High Mountain Institute Information Session

Date/Time: Monday, November 16, 2009, 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Location: Frist 234

A representative of the High Mountain Institute of Leadville, Colordato, will be on campus to discuss their Apprentice Program, a semester-long, hands-on apprenticeship with the Rocky Mountain Semester, a wilderness and academic program for high school juniors. They are looking for college graduates interested in traditional and outdoor education. Apprentices work closely with their academic mentors to hone their teaching styles and skills while enriching their knowledge of the subject matter: math, science, history, English Spanish, French or wilderness. A two-week wilderness training trip prepares them for instructing three ten-day expeditions with students and faculty. In addition, apprentices act as cabin heads in one of four student cabins. Twice weekly, apprentices participate in a seminar which includes formal lesssons in educational techniques, teaching philosophies and an opportunity to reflect on their experience. Apprentices can now receive graduate credit through Prescott College for their expereience at the High Mountain Institute.

Princeton-Blairstown Center (PBC)

Summer Job Opportunities for Princeton University students at the Princeton-Blairstown Center

Salaries begin at $3,500
Room & board included

Extensive training in adventure programming and youth development

June 1 – August 24, 2009

If you love the outdoors and working with kids, consider a summer job at the Princeton Blairstown Center. Our Blairstown, New Jersey campus is situated on 263 acres of trails, waterfalls, wildlife and opportunity. If you are interested in any of the positions listed below. Visit the employment page on our website http://web.princeton.edu/sites/pbcenter/Employment/index.shtml to apply.

Waterfront Coordinator
Responsible for implementing safe operating procedures in all water-related activities as well as maintenance of the boating and canoeing equipment. Teach daily swim lessons and serve as the primary lifeguard on duty. The Waterfront Coordinator will supervise all staff assigned to the waterfront. Must be lifeguard certified.

Field Instructor
Work with a Lead Instructor to ensure the safety & health of participants. Instructors live and cook at a campsite, instruct adventure activities, including but not limited to: new games, initiative problems, outdoor living skills, high ropes, environmental education activities, peace education, canoeing.

Lead Instructor
Responsible for the safety, health, and behavior of participants. Instructors live and cook at a campsite, instruct adventure activities, including but not limited to: new games, initiative problems, rock climbing and rappelling, high ropes courses, environmental education activities, peace education, canoeing, hiking, and swimming. Instructors co-instruct overnight backpacking and canoeing trips up to six days in length.

Other Job Resources

Jobs for Graduating Seniors/Recent Alums

Funding Resources for Summer Public Service Internships (Unpaid Internships)

Barfield Fund for Community Based Independent Work

Awards grants to facilitate independent research for the senior thesis or junior paper (where appropriate) in partnership with the community.

Application Information

Applications are available from the Community-Based Learning Initiative and are accepted on a rolling basis.

Contact:
Trisha Thorme
Community-Based Learning Initiative (CBLI)
36 Stanhope Hall
Phone: (609) 258-6986

Class of 1978 Foundation

Awards limited number of stipends, up to $2000 per recipient, to selected undergraduate and graduate students interested in summer projects providing service to others.

Application Information

Applications are available at the Alumni Council (Maclean House). Candidates are required to submit a personal information form and essay.

Class of 1991 Fund

Established to fund senior thesis research and independent work as well as community service summer internships for undergraduates in good standing. Thesis research can take place during the summer of the academic year. Awards are limited to amounts up to $500.

Application Information

Application forms are available through the Alumni Council (Maclean House).

Application Deadlines: December 1 and March 31

Contact:
Robin Farley, ‘91
c/o Class of 1991 Fund:
255 West End Avenue #13C
New York, New York 10023

Class of 1995 Summer Service Fund

Provides financial support to Princeton undergraduates pursuing public or community service endeavors. The summer internship may be domestic or international.

Application Information

Applicants must submit a summer project proposal and budget, a statement of no more than one page explaining how the summer project reflects the applicant’s commitment to public or community service, a resume, a letter of recommendation, and a letter of support from the facilitating organization.

Application Deadline: Mid-March

Contact:

Dan Marcus ’95, Selection Chief
e-mail: dannytime@yahoo.com
Elyse Michaels Berger ‘95, Fund Co-Chair
e-mail: emich@alumni.princeton.edu

Fred Fox ’39 Fund

Offers support to academically-oriented projects, including projects that may have a service component. In general, the maximum grant is $1,000.

Application Information

Applications are accepted beginning in September, with two deadlines during the academic year. You may apply at other times if your project requires funding on a different schedule.

Application Deadlines: December 1 and March 15

Contact:

Susan Van Doren, Office of Religious Life
27 Murray-Dodge Hall
phone: (609) 258-3042
e-mail: susieb@princeton.edu

Liz Duffy ’88 Community Service Award

Provides small grants from $100 to $500 to currently-enrolled undergraduates interested in pursuing domestic service projects either during the summer or during a semester away from school.

Application Information

Awards will be made once a year in March . Applications are available in the SVC Office and on the SVC website.

Contact:
David Brown, Student Volunteers Council
22 Murray-Dodge Hall
phone: (609) 258-5557
e-mail: db1@princeton.edu
website: www.princeton.edu/~svc  

Martin A. Dale ’53 Summer Awards

Provides financial support to enable a small number of sophomores to pursue worthy projects that provide important opportunities for growth, foster independence and leadership skills, and broaden or deepen some area of special interest. The awards carry a taxable stipend of $3000.

Application Information

Applications are available in all five Residential

College offices and must be returned by February. Students are notified of the results in March.

Contact:
Deans or Directors of Studies in the Residential Colleges

International Internship Program (IIP)

Students taking unpaid positions abroad can apply to the IIP for a stipend on the basis of the internship’s relevance to the student’s academic interests and personal development. Stipends are drawn from several funds established exclusively for international internships and earmarked for particular kinds of placements: cross-Cultural and interfaith understanding; Latin American region; and public service – education, health, human rights, environment – particularly in countries where a language other than English must be used. Applications will be accepted to fund internships in any geographic region and in both profit and non-profit sectors.

Application Information

Application Deadline: April 1. Form is online,

Contact:
Elena Uribe
319 West College
euribe@princeton.edu
http://www.princeton.edu/~iip

Summer Work Study

Federal Work Study funds are available to financial aid students who have work study included in their awards and plan to work for a non-profit organization during the summer. Earnings are determined according to expected summer earnings and the length of internship.

Application Information

Contracts are available from the Student Employment Office. The agreement between Princeton and a non-profit agency must be returned by early May.

Contact:


Student Employment Office Clio Hall