PSSI: Public Service Summer Internship

Important Internship Information

Program Dates: June 6 - August 3
Course Credit: No Credit
Who Can apply: rising sophomores, juniors and seniors
Stipend: $3,300 for the entire program. Housing is not included.

Eleven internships will be awarded.
Internship introduction and training on campus: June 6 - 8
Work at internship placement: June 11 - August 3

Questions about this program? Please contact Dr. or call the Ware Institute at 717-291-4164.

Program Focus

Franklin & Marshall College created the Public Service Summer Internship (PSSI) Program in 1994 in response to an institutional belief that a true liberal education includes making meaningful contributions to one's community.

This nine-week paid summer internship program helps students secure full-time internships in Lancaster County in areas such as: economic development, education, law, social justice, human rights, public health, environmental conservation, the Arts and government.

Under the guidance of carefully selected mentors/supervisors, and with one day a week spent on campus with academic and administrative supervisors, interns learn invaluable leadership and work skills. In addition, interns study and discuss a wide range of issues and problems facing Lancaster County while developing skills and techniques to serve the community.

Application Information

FEBRUARY 13-24, 2012:
Application link is only active during these dates. Finalists will be notified and interviews will be scheduled in mid-March.

Each applicant must ask a Faculty or Professional Staff member for a recommendation for this program. The link to the online faculty recommendation form is above. Forms must be submitted no later than February 24.

PSSI Faculty or Professional Staff Recommendation Form

Applicants with the following traits are good candidates for PSSI:

A demonstrated commitment to community service and the common good.
Service in leadership positions on campus and/or participation in community-based learning internships and/or internships for credit.
Ability to articulate a sincere interest in an agency's mission and how it correlates to their interests or career aspirations.

PSSI-Potential Internship Placements

(Partial Listing)

PSSI is about community-based learning and Lancaster!
Program Dates: June 6- August 3, 2012

Eleven interns will be selected for paid internships to work in the Lancaster community for eight weeks in the summer. Each Wednesday, they gather at the Ware Institute for instruction, workshops and service projects.

This internship experience enables students to make a significant contribution to the community while acquiring meaningful job experience that can impact career choices.

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