Summer Internship Application Form
The 2021 application process is now open!
THE TEMPLE OF UNDERSTANDING’S SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN-PERSON PROGRAM:
MONDAY, JUNE 28 – FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021
PLEASE NOTE: If we cannot run our in-person program, we will run a virtual program. More information to follow about the virtual program as needed. This decision will be made by mid-January.
Please be certain to read the application carefully.
Since 2005, the Temple of Understanding has implemented its commitment to education of youth by hosting a Summer Internship Program. TOU’s student interns have the opportunity to attend some open meetings of the UN Security Council, the General Assembly, and various committees. It is our hope that this program launches their careers as global citizens who care about the humanitarian goals embraced by the UN.
This program provides individuals with a hands-on learning experience of the work of the UN for four intensive weeks. Students often discover their passion for a career in foreign affairs and related fields. Students accepted into this program have the opportunity to meet with different Missions and NGOs for discussions based on their specific questions and interests. Applicants are from different parts of the United States, as well as many other countries, and must be 18 years old by June 20, 2021.
Student interns also choose a topic for research that they are passionate about and that connects with the work of the Temple of Understanding. They present what they learn through an oral presentation and written paper at the end of the program. Throughout the program, student interns also have the opportunity to learn about different religions through visits to various interfaith sites, and they participate in volunteer work, which includes park cleanups, serving food at soup kitchens, and teaching other youth about the UN.
This internship is a commitment, and each day should be taken very seriously. Student interns are expected to be self-motivated, responsible, and dedicated in addition to being interested in the work of the UN as part of a future career. They are expected to be professional and respectful, to be on time each day, to be actively involved, to turn in assignments on time, and to put forth their best effort.
For more information about the program, including the daily schedule, pictures, and assignments, please see our Tumblr Site, Instagram Page, and a video created by a 2016 student intern. You can also explore the Temple of Understanding’s website and social media to learn more about our organization and to see former interns’ projects and papers.
Please fill in all of the information on this application form and email the completed application to internships@templeofunderstanding.org by FEBRUARY 12, 2021.
The title of your application document should include your first and last name. You will receive an email confirming that we have received your application from Amy Pacula. If you do not hear back from us within 48 hours, please resend your application. Late applications will not be reviewed. There are NO exceptions.
You will receive an email stating whether or not you are accepted into the program by March 26, 2021. We ask that you do not inquire about acceptances before March 26, 2021.
