Panthers with a Purpose
This program partners Adelphi students interested in gaining valuable insight and experience with nonprofits across Long Island and New York City.
Panthers with a Purpose is the sister program of the Jaggar Community Fellows Program, the University’s flagship premier summertime experiential learning, donor-supported program.
The Panthers with a Purpose program attracts students from various disciplines. The semester-long interns are paid $16 an hour and work 10-20 hours a week to complete projects that aid in the sustainability of the nonprofits in the advocacy, communications, education and enrichment, and environmental sectors. The program has been fortunate to partner with many leading nonprofits across Long Island and the New York metro area.
In order to participate in Panthers with a Purpose, you need to qualify for Federal Work Study. If you have not yet applied for Financial Aid, you can fill out a FAFSA form online.
Eligibility Criteria
- For the pool of undergraduates: Students must be Federal Work Study eligible.
- Have the recommendation of at least one Adelphi University professor
Application Requirements
- Send applications on a rolling basis to experiential@adelphi.edu
- Sign a contract agreeing to work at a selected nonprofit for 10 hours/week for 15 weeks (Fall or Spring semester).
- Serve as a campus ambassador for the program when asked
Recommendations
- Complete the 1-credit Internship Preparation Seminar, 0137-299
- Have your resume professionally reviewed by a Career Counselor (careercounselor@adelphi.edu)
- Establish a LinkedIn account
- Follow us on Social media accounts:
Instagram, Facebook, X and Linkedin
This summer, I had the amazing opportunity of working as a Workforce Development intern at the National Urban League, one of the nation’s oldest historic civil rights organizations.
Candice Garwood