The Campus Kitchen at the University of Vermont officially joins the CKP network this week, and they’ve hit the ground running by providing a holiday meal. Read all about their opening in the Burlington Free Press!

The Summer Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service is now accepting applications! The Early Deadline is December 5, 2008 with substantial scholarship funding available for CKP students.

Cassie Sanford, student coordinator at the Campus Kitchen at Gettysburg College, participated in 2008 and was able to work with CKP and DC Central Kitchen for the summer. Here’s what she has to say about her experience:

My experience this summer with The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) was truly life changing. Through my internship at DC Central Kitchen I learned valuable hands-on skills: I got to be a part of the exciting V3 Campaign and produce my own letter to the candidates, and I helped to collect relevant information regarding Political Action Committees (PACs) and to assess where V3 would fit into the political and non-profit world.

TFAS was a great program because I didn’t have to worry about finding an internship in Washington, DC–once you are accepted into the program you are guaranteed an internship. The classes that are a part of the Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service were extremely interesting. They helped to put what I was doing at my internship into perspective. I also enjoyed all the supplemental lectures and tours that really made me take advantage of my time in Washington. TFAS is an excellent program that supports talented young students to shape and define their role in the non-profit sector.

Read on for more information.

Institute on Philanthropy & Voluntary Service

June 6 - August 1, 2009
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
www.dcinternships.org/ipvs

Scholarship applications are now being accepted for the summer 2009 Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service, a nonprofit internship and academic program for undergraduate students.

All major fields of study are welcome. As part of the Institute experience, students will attend exclusive events and participate in hands-on activities including developing a mission statement, planning service projects and organizing fundraising activities.

This fast-paced Institute offers a combination of professional experience, academic courses and leadership development activities, including:

• Nonprofit Internships: Competitive placements with leading nonprofit organizations
• Classes: Up to 9 credit hours from Georgetown University
• Housing: Furnished on-campus in the heart of DC
• Service: Variety of hands-on community projects
• Guest Lectures: With Washington’s top nonprofit executives and scholars
• Leadership Development: Leadership, mentoring and career-building activities
• Scholarships: Over half of all students will receive full or partial funding
• Networking: With hundreds of other top student and nonprofit leaders from around the world

Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until March 5, 2009. Applicants completing their application by the early deadline of December 5, 2008 will receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance as well as priority consideration.

For more information or to start an online application, please visit www.dcinternships.org/ipvs.

If you have questions about the program, please contact Emily Hill, Program Coordinator, by phone at 1-800-741-6964 or via email at ipvs@tfas.org.

We know there are some amazing volunteers in our network. Now we want you to tell us who they are.

We’ll announce the 2008 Volunteer of the Year at the Leadership Conference next month. To nominate your outstanding volunteers, please complete the form below and submit it to conference@campuskitchens.org.

Volunteer of the Year Nomination

Nominations are due October 1.

Students, staff and community members are invited to present a Breakout Session at the CKP Leadership Conference. To share your knowledge with other Campus Kitchens, simply click the link below.

2008 Breakout Session Proposal

Proposals are due October 1.

Reach Out. Make Change.

Registration is now open for CKP’s fifth annual Leadership Conference! This year we’ll convene October 16-19 in Milwaukee, Wis. at Marquette University. Participants will:

• Meet with other Campus Kitchen leaders from around the country
• Forge connections through hands-on service to Milwaukee residents
• Trade ideas and best practices
• Kick off another great year with CKP!

Representatives from current and prospective Campus Kitchens are all encouraged to attend. Read more about the conference in our Registration Packet:

2008 Conference Registration Packet

See you in Milwaukee!