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| Board members at a Class of 1969 Community Service Fund meeting |
The
Princeton Internships in Civic Service Program is a joint endeavor of members of the Classes of 1969, 1970 and 1977, along
with individuals from 23 other Princeton classes. The Program began as the summer internship program of the Princeton
University Class of 1969 Community Service Fund, an organization formed in 1995 to support community service activity by Princeton
students and alumni. The summer internship program provides the opportunity for students to explore possible
careers in public service and the non-profit sector. Princeton students bring their creativity, skills and energy to their
sponsoring non-profit organizations producing effective meaningful work on significant projects of value to the organizations.
The internships encompass a wide range of endeavors in national and international organizations working in group advocacy,
legal services, public policy, the environment, health and social services, community development, education and the arts.
Princeton alumni serve as mentors to the students. The internship mentoring program promotes the development of important
and long-lasting connections between alumni and current and recent undergraduates.
Former and current interns were invited to a reception at the Class of
1969's 40th Reunion in May, 2009. The slideshow below highlights just a few of the interns who stopped by during
a busy Reunions weekend to reconnect with their mentors as well as with other interns.
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“Of all your contributions to your alma mater, none has been more widely appreciated than the Class of 1969
Community Service Fund. Since 1996, you have broadened the horizons of more than 400 interns, advanced
the civic mission of more than 150 organizations at home and abroad, and drawn alumni from other classes to your cause.
For this – and for all you have done for Princeton – you have my deepest thanks.” Shirley M. Tilghman President,
Princeton University
Reflections from PICS Interns This internship really exceeded my expectations.
I was challenged on a daily basis, both working with the kids and taking on tasks for our conference. After
my summer at Umoja, I feel like I have grown as a student, a young professional, and as a person.
I was exposed to people from a world much different than my own and got a glimpse of some of the challenges faced by
urban youth. Jacob Kosior ’10, Umoja Student Development Corp The internship
exceeded my expectations (and they were high to begin with, given previous interns' positive evaluations). It
has been the best summer of my life so far. Throughout the summer, I could hardly believe how lucky I was to have
the opportunity to participate in a high-quality internship in such an amazing part of the country the summer after my freshman
year. Carrie Worcester ’11, City of Santa Fe Arts
Commission I am so glad I had the chance to experience the
rewards of teaching because it has gotten me excited about my upcoming semester of student teaching. It has
strengthened my desire to pursue a career in education and shown me how rewarding such a career can be. Kaitlyn
Golden '10, North Star Academy Not only does the intern provide much needed assistance, it’s also an incredible
experience for the intern. This internship is the perfect balance of opportunity, challenge, reward, coupled
with access to a unique and vibrant community. More than anything, this experience taught me that community
service has a profound potential to change, to unite, and to instill hope. David Kwasniewski
’08, American Indian Center
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