The Town of Dumfries Community Services Department has long committed to providing services and programs for all of its citizens.
Amongst those programs is the Summer Youth Internship Program that provides local students between the ages of 15-18 with the opportunity to apply for the six-week paid internship in which they will gain firsthand experience in participating in a local government setting.
During the six-week period, students will learn about many of the Towns responsibilities through hands-on activities and training in departments such as Public Works, Community Services, Public Safety, and Town Administration including the Town Manager, Town Clerk, Town Attorney, and the Town Council. Activities past interns have participated in included a police ride-along, accompanying the Town Attorney to court, planning and executing Town events, and working with the Public Works and Zoning departments to address issues throughout the Town.
A new aspect of the Internship program that Director Brittany Heine is excited about it the addition of a mentoring aspect to the program.
“This year the Town will be taking on seven interns. Each intern will be assigned a mentor who is on Town Staff. They will set up times to meet and discuss things such as what they are learning and how they feel it impacts them as members of the local community. It also provides a platform to discuss future education and career goals that the students may have and allows for staff to offer guidance or suggestions” stated Heine.
More information about the 2016 Summer Youth Internship Program, as well as the application, is available on the Town of Dumfries website and can also be picked up from the front desk of Town Hall which is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The deadline for application materials has been extended to Wednesday, June 22nd at 5:00 PM. Completed Applications can be dropped off at Town Hall or they can be mailed to Town of Dumfries, ATTN: Summer Internship Program, 17755 Main Street, Dumfries, VA 22026.
Any questions about the Summer Internship Program can be directed to the Director of Community Services, at [email protected] or by calling (703) 221-3400.
Here’s the application form. Â
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