Lumpkin Non-Profit Internships Program

The Lumpkin Non-Profit Internships Program offers students the opportunity to work in Boston-based non-profits geared toward social change and community engagement. The College partners with local organizations to offer human service internships. Interns live together in group housing and attend weekly seminars to learn more about nonprofit work and grow in community with others. 

All current sophomores are eligible to apply for Lumpkin Non-Profit Internships. Students can apply for up to two internships (maximum) but they must submit two distinct applications in Workday. Application details are provided in each internship information sheet. To find Lumpkin Program internships in the Experiential Learning Browser simply filter by Sponsoring Departments and select "Lumpkin Non-Profit Internships Program."

In addition to Lumpkin Program placements, students may also apply to other Wellesley-funded internships if they want (e.g., up to two Career Ed placements, Roux Institute internships, Luce Moore '24 internships in Asia, etc.).

All Lumpkin Program placements are part of the Fall application cycle. Internships not filled after the Fall cycle may be reposted for the Spring application cycle. 

A Reminder of Some Policies for Wellesley-Funded Placements

(see this page for all College Policies)

Communication during the Internship Interview Process (for Wellesley College placements)

Students under consideration for internship placement with an employer partner are expected to respond to requests for interviews within 24 hours, even if they decline the interview. Students who decline an interview must inform the Wellesley Internships Team of their withdrawal from the selection process. Students who do not communicate with employers in a timely manner may be withdrawn from consideration for Wellesley-funded opportunities. 

Reneging an Offer

It is unacceptable to accept an internship offer from an employer and later decline it. It not only damages the relationship between the College and the employer but also negatively impacts future opportunities for Wellesley students. Students who renege on their acceptance of an offer made through Wellesley’s funded internship or employer-funded programs may not be considered for future funding opportunities. 

If you are deciding between multiple internship offers, please contact a member of the Wellesley Internships Team to help you navigate next steps.

Early Withdrawal From Internship

Students who do not complete their Wellesley-funded internship for any reason may be asked to repay their stipend to the College (partial or full repayment). Students may also forfeit experiential learning units for the experience.  

We are aware that students may encounter extenuating circumstances that may necessitate a change in the internship start or end date. If you find yourself in such a situation, please speak with the Wellesley Internships Team before you take any action with the employer.