The community service internship (CSI) is an essential component of the Student Leader Fellowship Program (SLFP), which is dedicated to cultivating leaders who are prepared to take on community and societal responsibilities. Student fellows participate in this during their second year of the program. Through the CSI, student fellows gain a deep understanding of the ethics, values, demands, and processes associated with responsible leadership. This experience also ensures a lasting commitment to community involvement, equipping students to make meaningful contributions to society.

Goals

The community service internship offers student fellows the opportunity to:

  1. Apply their leadership skills in the creation and execution of a community service project.
  2. Actively engage in and take responsibility for activities that enrich the community or drive social change.
  3. Positively impact the quality of life in Marquette and its surrounding areas.
  4. Experience a fulfilling leadership journey in an area aligned with their interests.

Since its inception in 1991, the SLFP has facilitated over 150,000 hours of community service across more than 558 different sites (as of May 2024). The program continues to leave a lasting legacy, shaping leaders who are committed to making a difference.

Student Tools

Developing your Community Service Internship
Past CSI Sites
Initial Proposal Form
Final Proposal Form

Site Adviser Tools

CSI Adviser Booklet
CSI Final Proposal
Staff Contact Information
Developing your CSI

Past CSI Locations

Past CSI Sites
Photo of CSI Award Winners for 2025 - Aurora Block

2025 Outstanding Community Service Internship

Chloe Paterson, Jane Harris, Allie Cudney, and Shae Reno | STEM Sprout at Superior Hills Elementary (Marquette)

These four student fellows established a new community service internship at Superior Hills Elementary School in Marquette, Michigan. The program aimed to teach kids about STEM and foster a love for learning. Each student fellow used their skills and education to contribute to developing after-school units at the school. This group did an exceptional job of creating engaging and enriching activities for students during the fall 2024 and winter 2025 semesters. Congratulations to Chloe, Jane, Allie, and Shae!  

2025 Honorable Mentions 

Start Fit, Stay Fit - After-School Program at Sandy Knoll Elementary 

  • Mackenzie Anderson, Olivia Brill, and Kelsey Glover 

Upper Peninsula Children's Museum Marketing Internship 

  • Lauren Kane

 

 

Photo of Kaylee Bares

2024 Outstanding Community Service Internship

Kaylee Bares, Northern Lights Child Advocacy Center

Kaylee Bares established this as a new site and assisted with the opening of this center. The Northern Lights Child Advocacy Center creates a haven where children can feel comfortable opening up about their experiences of abuse and neglect. The center serves as an advocate for these children to bring justice to them and their families. Kaylee has taken the lead on forging relationships with the NMU community along with other community and business partners, paving the way for community members and organizations to actively support the center’s mission.