Are you ready to learn and work together?
The Summer Internship Program (SIP) is an opportunity to gain unique, practical, work experience and a professional edge in the workplace and for organizations to take on short-term projects over the summer.
A Bit About SIP
The Summer Internship Program (SIP) is a paid 8-week internship that builds on the experience of Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) participants. Youth are paired with mentors at local registered charitable organizations that opens the doors to knowledge-sharing, skill building, and new partnerships within the sector.
For the Interns
As an intern, you will be matched with an organization by The Winnipeg Foundation based on your skills and interests and the needs of the host organization. Jobs will provide a hands-on opportunity to gain skills and experience in the non-profit sector.
Host organizations are responsible for providing mentorship. You and your mentor will work together throughout the summer, exchanging ideas about the voluntary sector and community development.
The goal of SIP is to provide you with hands-on, meaningful summer employment and the chance to learn about a local charitable organization.
SiPpers will work full time during July and August at a pay scale of $16.50 per hour.
Eligibility
- You must have participated in Youth in Philanthropy or any other volunteering or philanthropic initiative for at least one year.
- You must be in Grade 11 or higher at the time of your application.
- You must not have participated in SIP before.
- You must be available throughout July and August.
Application opens in March 2025
For the Mentoring Organization
The Winnipeg Foundation places interns at organizations based on the skills of the youth and the needs of the organization.
Organizations are expected to provide a mentor to advise the intern throughout the summer and provide insight into careers in the non-profit sector. The mentorship component is key; your intern will gain an understanding of the voluntary sector thanks to your guidance and knowledge and your organization will benefit from the experience of mentoring a youth.
Eligibility
- Your organization must have a registered charitable number from Canada Revenue Agency to apply for a Summer Internship Program Grant.
- Organizations may apply for a Community Grant, Summer Internship Program Grant or any special program grant in the same year, but applications must be for different projects.
Criteria
- A Summer Internship Grant is up to $6,000 and covers the intern’s wages and administrative stipend for the eight-week duration of the program.
- Host organizations must have a specific project that will introduce an intern to the non-profit sector. Preference will be given to projects that provide experience specific to the non-profit sector and non-profit leadership.
- The internships must be physically based in Winnipeg and occur from July 7 – August 29, 2025
The Winnipeg Foundation matches successful intern applicants with positions at host organizations based on the needs of the organization, the demands of the position, and the qualifications and interests of the intern.
Application opens in March 2025
SIP in recent years
Past Internships
| Mentor organization | Brief job description |
|---|---|
| CanU Canada | The Summer Intern contributed to research efforts, data collection, and program design. They also built networking opportunities with CanU staff, volunteers, partners, and participants. |
| Friends of Dalnavert Museum Inc. | The Summer Intern conducted research and assisted with planning for the museum’s 50th anniversary, including promotional initiatives, running guided tours, and organizing community events. |
| Graffiti Art Programming Inc. | The Student Intern supported community arts programming for inner-city youth, prepared and delivered art workshops, conducted outreach within North End and Inner-City communities, supported event logistics, and assisted with social media. |
| Knowles Centre Inc. | The Summer Intern facilitated promotional content, conducted basic market analysis to support event strategies, organized event logistics, and attended meetings. |
| St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre Inc. | The Summer Intern supported daily operations, including answering phones and emails, assisting walk-in visitors, providing guided tours, managing registrations, and promoting programs and events through social media. |
| Thrive Community Support Circle | The Summer Intern assisted with food distribution, engaged community members, organized the food bag program, promoted awareness on food security issues, and compiled data for grant reporting. |
| Volunteer Manitoba | The Summer Intern connected individuals with volunteer opportunities, delivered community presentations, attended events as an ambassador, and supported administrative tasks such as social media content creation and planning the Annual Volunteer Awards banquet. |
Ten Years of the Summer Internship Program [PDF]- 10th anniversary of SIP 2005-2014
