Education, Nonprofit & Social Impact

How to Get Involved with Virtual Volunteering

Want to make a difference from the comfort of your own couch? Whether you’re passionate about environmental conservation, reproductive rights, or alleviating worldwide hunger, there’s probably a virtual volunteer opportunity out there for you.

Many of us are a year …

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How to Become a Change Agent

Organizations can benefit from “change agents”—people who rethink, redesign, and restructure the way things work from within. Whether they reimagine entire programs or introduce new systems and technologies, change agents cultivate bottom-up problem solving and informal leadership at their organizations.

This description of a …

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The Idealist Career Advice Guide to Starting a New Job

Between meeting colleagues, mastering skills, and tackling new responsibilities, the first three months at a new job can feel invigorating. But, of course, it may take some time to build up the confidence to accomplish everything you want to do …

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Social Change Across Industries

The social-change landscape continues, it’s no longer just a world of non-profits, corps jobs, and community organizing – though those are some great paths to pursue! But maybe you’re drawn to finance but don’t want to “work for the man.” …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

Current Tufts student Chloe Holder shared the following about being a Summer Intern at Greater Grove Hall Main Streets 

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
I researched urban agriculture options that could be implemented in Grove …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Wayside Youth and Family Support Network

Current Tufts student Naomi Karmel shared the following about being a Summer Intern at the Wayside Youth and Family Support Network …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
I was mainly responsible for planning activities for the …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Environment America

Current Tufts student Devin Hart the following about being a Summer Intern at Environment America 

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
I worked an as intern for the Clean Water team advocating for all US waters …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Education, Nonprofit & Social Impact Resume Guide

Every industry and sector has it’s own nuances, lingo, and values. How can you best position yourself for opportunities in …

Career Center Summer Internship Grant Program

Internships. An opportunity to gain exposure, explore and try ideas for your future, apply theory from the classroom out in …

Too Good to Be True? Be on the Lookout for Fraudulent Employers

It’s easy to say, “I would never be tricked by a scam employment offer!” But every year, students at universities …

Tufts Career Center Professional Development Fund for Undergraduate Students
From Here, to There: A Podcast with the Career Fellows

How did they get from here, to there? Career Fellows talk to Tufts alumni about their career journeys, how they …