Volunteers

Internships & Volunteers

Interns are a critical part of our organization. They contribute hard work and dedication while learning new skills. Join the Council in fulfilling our mission while gaining hands-on work experience. The Council’s Intern Program has provided internships for a great many students from a variety of colleges and universities. Interns have, in addition to helping manage the Council’s work flow, undertaken research projects, written articles for our Newsletter, prepared marketing and publicity documents, and organized events and monthly programs. Further information on our volunteer and intern opportunities is available by contacting Kendra Forant at 804-934-9000 or email us at wacrichmond@verizon.net.

….. message from our intern

"Hello, I am a Freshman at the University of Richmond and have spent my 2009 Summer interning at the Richmond World Affairs Council, where I have been involved with exciting activities like researching political forums, tracking foreign leaders’ travel schedules, assisting with the Summer Newsletter and coordinating Program Activities. I have also been responsible for updating the Membership files; putting together several excel reports, and answering phones. I also have had the opportunity to communicate with several Board members who are volunteering their time at the Council. I have enjoyed my work here, and am looking forward to expanding my horizons as I embark upon my classes in International Studies and Political Science at the University of Richmond. If you are a student and would like to chat with me about my time spent here, please do call me at 804-934-9000, and I’ll be happy to fill you in...".