3) Browse social-networking sites. Many organizations and companies are turning to Facebook for their intern needs. Check out Chicago Professionals for Youth on Facebook. This group focuses on connecting young professionals with volunteer opportunities at local nonprofits. There are several groups like this one, looking for organizations to pair with talented, young students beginning their careers.
Obtaining the assistance of an intern for social networking is a cost-effective, flexible way to test out how your organization can benefit from 2.0 applications, and, at the same time, also provides the opportunity for the next generation of nonprofit professionals to get a jump-start in the industry.
Christina Johns is manager of media and telemarketing at the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. Reach her at johns.christinalynn@gmail.com.
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