Internship Program

Summer Internship Program

About the program:

Our exciting and fast-paced internship program is based in Warrenton, Virginia, and made up of two components:

  1. weekly group work and leadership development activities at the PATH Foundation; and
  2. an outside placement with local government or nonprofit organization that serves our community.

Interns are assigned mission-advancing tasks at their nonprofit host agencies. Placements are made based on a variety of factors to include intern course of study, experience, and physical location. Diverse opportunities are made available by partner agencies that advance one of the Foundation’s four health priorities: access to health, childhood wellness, mental health, or senior services. Please note that placements may require additional background checks and/or health records for safety purposes.

In our program, interns will learn and be exposed to:

  • Real world knowledge of nonprofits, nonprofit capacity building and volunteer management.
  • Hands-on work with a variety of nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
  • Participation in regular organizational meetings and community events.
  • Professional and leadership development activities.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Applicants must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior in an associate’s or bachelor’s program. Previous PATH interns are ineligible to apply.
  • All academic disciplines will be considered.
  • Strong communication skills preferred.
  • Applicant must be motivated and organized.
  • Priority will be given to applicants from our service area, including Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Culpeper Counties.
  • The PATH Foundation requires all staff to provide proof of current COVID-19 vaccination.

 Schedule and Compensation:

  • Summer 2023 internships will last eight weeks, beginning Monday, June 5 and ending Friday, July 28, 2023.
  • Interns are compensated at a rate of $15/hour and expected to work 30 hours/week.
  • Interns are allowed one week unpaid vacation.

 Application Process

Applications for the Summer 2023 cohort opened on December 19, 2022. Click here to access our application portal. Applications are due by Friday, February 24, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Applicants are asked to provide the following:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Transcript
  • Letter of Recommendation

Have any questions for us?

Please email us at intern@pathforyou.org

Our 2023 Summer Interns

Caite Leake
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Caite Leake is placed at the Mid-Atlantic Food Resilience and Access Coalition (MAFRAC). She is a rising junior at Virginia Tech studying marketing management with a concentration in digital marketing strategy. In Blacksburg, she is a member of Virginia Tech’s premier faculty-led, student-run marketing agency called PRISM and is also an active member of Alpha Delta Pi. In Caite’s free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new fitness classes, and watching Hokie sports.

Madison White
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Madison White is placed with Morgan’s Message. She is a rising senior at the University of Tampa and is majoring in marketing. She plans to pursue a Master of Science in Marketing with Tampa’s 4+1 Program. At school, she is the marketing director of the Financial Analyst Club and social media chair for her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with family.

Emma Carter
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Emma Carter is a rising junior at Christopher Newport University, placed with Girls on the Run Piedmont. She is majoring in psychology and minoring in childhood studies. This past year she worked for the CNU volleyball team as a team manager. In her free time she enjoys reading, hiking, and working out.

Kathryn Wilvert
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Kathryn Wilvert is placed at Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health (FRESH). She is a rising junior at James Madison University where she is studying health service administration with a business minor. She is passionate about helping others and DEI. In the future, Kathryn is looking forward to pursuing a career in the nonprofit sector.

Caite Leake is placed at the Mid-Atlantic Food Resilience and Access Coalition (MAFRAC). She is a rising junior at Virginia Tech studying marketing management with a concentration in digital marketing strategy. In Blacksburg, she is a member of Virginia Tech’s premier faculty-led, student-run marketing agency called PRISM and is also an active member of Alpha Delta Pi. In Caite’s free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new fitness classes, and watching Hokie sports.

Madison White is placed with Morgan’s Message. She is a rising senior at the University of Tampa and is majoring in marketing. She plans to pursue a Master of Science in Marketing with Tampa’s 4+1 Program. At school, she is the marketing director of the Financial Analyst Club and social media chair for her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with family.

Emma Carter is a rising junior at Christopher Newport University, placed with Girls on the Run Piedmont. She is majoring in psychology and minoring in childhood studies. This past year she worked for the CNU volleyball team as a team manager. In her free time she enjoys reading, hiking, and working out.

Kathryn Wilvert is placed at Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health (FRESH). She is a rising junior at James Madison University where she is studying health service administration with a business minor. She is passionate about helping others and DEI. In the future, Kathryn is looking forward to pursuing a career in the nonprofit sector.

Caroline Austin
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Caroline Austin is placed at the Virginia Funders Network. She is a rising senior at James Madison University, pursuing a major in public policy and administration with a minor in political science and a focus in policy analysis. Born and raised in Fauquier County, Caroline hopes to build a career in policy and serve her community.

Brandon Stumpf
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Brandon Stumpf is placed with the Fauquier FISH. Growing up in Warrenton, he attended Fauquier Highschool and played ice hockey. Brandon is currently a rising junior at James Madison University and is studying communications with a sociology minor. In Brandon’s free time he enjoys playing disc golf and hockey.

Anika Pruntel
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Anika Pruntel is placed at the Headwaters Foundation. She is a rising sophomore at the University of Virginia hoping to pursue a bachelor’s degree in economics with a concentration in industrial organization. During the school year, Anika is involved with Phi Alpha Delta, a professional law fraternity, and volunteers at the Virginia Undergraduate Admissions Office. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and outdoor activities.

Brooke Arthur
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Brooke Arthur is placed at the Fauquier Community Theatre. She is a rising junior at James Madison University pursuing a major in media arts and design with a concentration in creative advertising, as well as a minor in Spanish. She is an active member of the American Advertising Federation’s chapter at JMU, scratch pad, as a marketing strategist. Her career goal is to plan and create Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for major nonprofits. Watching sitcoms, pursuing international adventures, and tending to a variety of plants occupy her free time.

Caroline Austin is placed at the Virginia Funders Network. She is a rising senior at James Madison University, pursuing a major in public policy and administration with a minor in political science and a focus in policy analysis. Born and raised in Fauquier County, Caroline hopes to build a career in policy and serve her community.

Brandon Stumpf is placed with the Fauquier FISH. Growing up in Warrenton, he attended Fauquier Highschool and played ice hockey. Brandon is currently a rising junior at James Madison University and is studying communications with a sociology minor. In Brandon’s free time he enjoys playing disc golf and hockey.

Anika Pruntel is placed at the Headwaters Foundation. She is a rising sophomore at the University of Virginia hoping to pursue a bachelor’s degree in economics with a concentration in industrial organization. During the school year, Anika is involved with Phi Alpha Delta, a professional law fraternity, and volunteers at the Virginia Undergraduate Admissions Office. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and outdoor activities.

Brooke Arthur is placed at the Fauquier Community Theatre. She is a rising junior at James Madison University pursuing a major in media arts and design with a concentration in creative advertising, as well as a minor in Spanish. She is an active member of the American Advertising Federation’s chapter at JMU, scratch pad, as a marketing strategist. Her career goal is to plan and create Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for major nonprofits. Watching sitcoms, pursuing international adventures, and tending to a variety of plants occupy her free time.

Jed Page
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Jed Page is placed at Verdun Adventure Bound. He is a rising senior at Saint Leo University, and studying sociology. At Saint Leo, Jed is a Member of the Men’s Lacrosse team. Outside of School, Jed is a youth lacrosse coach and plays a lot of golf.

Hurieh Abed
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Hurieh Abed is placed at the Adult Daycare Center. She is a rising senior at the University of Mary Washington majoring in English with a minor in linguistics. She is hoping to pursue a career in speech pathology. During the school year, Hurieh works at the UVA therapy services at Powell.

Meagan Maloney
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Meagan Maloney is placed with Aging Together. She is a rising senior at Virginia Tech, pursuing a degree in health and exercise sciences with a minor in psychology. After graduating, she hopes to attend graduate school for physical therapy. During the school year, Meagan works alongside students with disabilities through a transitional program on campus. She also spends time at an adult day center, helping to lead an exercise program for older adults. In her free time, Meagan enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Jordan Witherspoon
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Jordan Witherspoon is placed with Friends of the Rappahannock. He is a rising senior at Virginia Tech and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering with a focus in Cybersecurity. During the school year, Jordan is involved with various extracurricular activities. During his free time, he takes part in enhancing his skills with various concepts of engineering and analytics, hangs out with friends, practices and watches sports, and enjoys a variety of outdoor activities.

Jed Page is placed at Verdun Adventure Bound. He is a rising senior at Saint Leo University, and studying sociology. At Saint Leo, Jed is a Member of the Men’s Lacrosse team. Outside of School, Jed is a youth lacrosse coach and plays a lot of golf.

Hurieh Abed is placed at the Adult Daycare Center. She is a rising senior at the University of Mary Washington majoring in English with a minor in linguistics. She is hoping to pursue a career in speech pathology. During the school year, Hurieh works at the UVA therapy services at Powell.

Meagan Maloney is placed with Aging Together. She is a rising senior at Virginia Tech, pursuing a degree in health and exercise sciences with a minor in psychology. After graduating, she hopes to attend graduate school for physical therapy. During the school year, Meagan works alongside students with disabilities through a transitional program on campus. She also spends time at an adult day center, helping to lead an exercise program for older adults. In her free time, Meagan enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Jordan Witherspoon is placed with Friends of the Rappahannock. He is a rising senior at Virginia Tech and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering with a focus in Cybersecurity. During the school year, Jordan is involved with various extracurricular activities. During his free time, he takes part in enhancing his skills with various concepts of engineering and analytics, hangs out with friends, practices and watches sports, and enjoys a variety of outdoor activities.

Jamil Abed
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Jamil Abed is placed at the Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center. He is a rising senior at the University of Virginia and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with a minor in politics with the hopes of attending law school after he graduates. While at UVA he works in the University Judiciary committee to help solve conflicts within the school. When not working, he enjoys watching movies, hanging out with family and friends, and playing basketball.

Hunter Humphries
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Hunter Humphries is placed with Hero’s Bridge.  He is a rising junior at West Virginia University where he is majoring in management information systems and minoring in business cybersecurity. At WVU, Hunter is involved in many clubs/organizations such as Pi Kappa Alpha, Management Information Systems Association, the Peer Mentor program, and the Mountaineer Maniacs. In his free time he enjoys engaging in physical activities such as weightlifting, basketball, hiking, and fishing.

Zach Deane
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Zach Deane is placed at Career Partners. He is a rising junior at Christopher Newport University with a major in computer engineering and a minor in leadership studies. He enjoys playing Spikeball and fishing, in his spare time.

Molly Packwood
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Molly Packwood is placed at the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County. She is a rising senior at Elon University, where she is majoring in public health and triple-minoring in biology, German studies, and poverty and social justice studies. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, volunteering at the local Health Department and Dream Center near her school, and spending time with friends and family.

Jamil Abed is placed at the Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center. He is a rising senior at the University of Virginia and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with a minor in politics with the hopes of attending law school after he graduates. While at UVA he works in the University Judiciary committee to help solve conflicts within the school. When not working, he enjoys watching movies, hanging out with family and friends, and playing basketball.

Hunter Humphries is placed with Hero’s Bridge.  He is a rising junior at West Virginia University where he is majoring in management information systems and minoring in business cybersecurity. At WVU, Hunter is involved in many clubs/organizations such as Pi Kappa Alpha, Management Information Systems Association, the Peer Mentor program, and the Mountaineer Maniacs. In his free time he enjoys engaging in physical activities such as weightlifting, basketball, hiking, and fishing.

Zach Deane is placed at Career Partners. He is a rising junior at Christopher Newport University with a major in computer engineering and a minor in leadership studies. He enjoys playing Spikeball and fishing, in his spare time.

Molly Packwood is placed at the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County. She is a rising senior at Elon University, where she is majoring in public health and triple-minoring in biology, German studies, and poverty and social justice studies. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, volunteering at the local Health Department and Dream Center near her school, and spending time with friends and family.

Madison Canterbury
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Madison Canterbury is placed with the Afro-American Historical Association. She is a rising junior at Radford University, studying elementary education, and will pursue a Master’s degree in Special Education. Madison is involved in multiple organizations on campus, such as College Mentors for Kids, Highlander Tour Guides, and the Honor College. She is looking forward to learning more about her community’s history and wants to bring it into her future classrooms.

Vanessa Guardado
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Vanessa Guardado is placed at the Culpeper Free Clinic. She is a rising junior at the College of William and Mary, where she is majoring in elementary education with ESL and bilingual education with hopes to enter the 5th Year Master’s program. At W&M she is the incoming president for the Beta Delta Chapter of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. (William & Mary’s first and only Latina-based sorority), a student worker at the Center for Student Diversity, and an active member of her community. In her free time she enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Sanjana Jetty
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Sanjana Jetty is placed at the Fauquier Free Clinic. She is a rising junior at the College of William and Mary where she is majoring in psychology on the pre-med track. At school, Sanjana works at the Wellness Center and Admissions Office while being involved with her sorority, Delta Gamma. In her free time she enjoys reading, playing tennis, and spending time with her family.

Madison Canterbury is placed with the Afro-American Historical Association. She is a rising junior at Radford University, studying elementary education, and will pursue a Master’s degree in Special Education. Madison is involved in multiple organizations on campus, such as College Mentors for Kids, Highlander Tour Guides, and the Honor College. She is looking forward to learning more about her community’s history and wants to bring it into her future classrooms.

Vanessa Guardado is placed at the Culpeper Free Clinic. She is a rising junior at the College of William and Mary, where she is majoring in elementary education with ESL and bilingual education with hopes to enter the 5th Year Master’s program. At W&M she is the incoming president for the Beta Delta Chapter of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. (William & Mary’s first and only Latina-based sorority), a student worker at the Center for Student Diversity, and an active member of her community. In her free time she enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Sanjana Jetty is placed at the Fauquier Free Clinic. She is a rising junior at the College of William and Mary where she is majoring in psychology on the pre-med track. At school, Sanjana works at the Wellness Center and Admissions Office while being involved with her sorority, Delta Gamma. In her free time she enjoys reading, playing tennis, and spending time with her family.