[Source Dana and Christopher Reeve Foundation Blog]

As a former intern at the Reeve Foundation (intern class of summer 2009) I can not stress enough how awesome it is working here. So now yes, I’m sure this reads as some crazy way for me to push to get free work out of you, but I promise, it is much more than that. (That's me pictured on the right at a recent Reeve Foundation event!)

I admit, when I first signed on to be an intern I thought ‘this is going to look awesome on my resume.’ Boy, was I naïve to think that was all it was going to be. You probably hear a lot of your professors telling you how important experience in the field you want to work in is right? I’m here to tell you that believe it or not, they aren’t lying to you! I know, crazy isn’t it!? Interning here further clarified how much I wanted to write and work in the nonprofit world.

Interning with the Reeve Foundation is yes, something great to put on your resume, but it is also hands on experience. We don’t ask you to get coffee. We ask you to write stories, be in contact with our community members, help out at events, work with really passionate and spirited individuals, and occasionally even go to the beach with us to make video newsletters! Dana, a communications intern this summer, can atest to that!

I am proud and honored to say that I was once a Reeve Foundation intern turned full-time employee. Yep, sometimes I even miss those intern days!

In true Janelle fashion, I say the following to all aspiring Reeve Foundation interns… “Go Team!” So c’mon, be part of the Reeve Foundation team, apply now!

Apply or Learn More on the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Website