Internship Program
The Multi-Faith Centre Internship Program provides structured learning opportunities to examine the role of religion and religious actors in society; explore questions of identity, culture and community and engage in personal and collective processes of discerning life purpose and meaning through sustained study of the interconnections between spirituality and social justice. Interns will have an opportunity to develop a related project with the mentorship of Multi-Faith Centre staff.
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Program Eligibility
Full-time undergraduate or graduate students who must be available for one academic year, September to March.
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How The Program Works
Interns:
- Plan, develop, implement and lead a minimum of 3 interfaith projects a year, teaming up with other interns.
- Support student clubs with joint programming engaged in questions of religion, faith, spirituality and social justice.
- Attending weekly meetings team meetings and hold regular office hours at the Multi-Faith Centre.
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Program Student Team
Elnaz
Role on Team: Program Development Intern
Best Thing About This Program: I am excited to work with people from different perspectives to innovate our dialogue on identity and spirituality.
Status: undergraduate
Program of Study: Co-op Management and International Business
Year of Study: 4th
Interest(s):
- Reading and listening about psychology, since the most fascinating adventure for me is human souls.
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Jacob
Role on Team: Program Development Intern
Best Thing About This Program: It will be an amazing opportunity to learn and to teach what spirituality means to different people.
Status: undergraduate
Program of Study: Political Science and Peace, Conflict & Justice Studies
Year of Study: 3rd
Interest(s):
- Cooking! I love the process of learning a technique and applying it, and at the end you enjoy what you worked on.
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Rachel
Role on Team: Blogging Intern
Best Thing About This Program: This is my second year interning as a blogger. I’m excited to have this internship to connect with all of the communities and events involved with the Multi-Faith Centre!
Status: undergraduate
Program of Study: Political Science with minors in English and Philosophy
Year of Study: 4th
Interest(s):
- Drawing in my sketchbook or painting in my spare time.
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Yasamin
Role on Team: Program Development Intern
Best Thing About This Program: I'm excited, but also a bit anxious about how Multi-Faith Centre programming is going to be now that it has moved online. I'm disappointed to have lost the invaluable in-person aspect of our programming, but we must work with what we have now.
Status: undergraduate
Program of Study: International Relations, Peace, Conflict & Justice Studies, and a minor in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations
Year of Study: 4th
Interest(s):
- Cooking and baking. I think they are such phenomenal creative outlets and wonderful ways to express your love to those you care about.
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Xinjing Yu (Anne)
Role on Team: Power to Change Intern
Best Thing About This Program: It can help me better understand religious diversity on campus.
Status: undergraduate
Program of Study: Sociology
Year of Study: 3rd
Interest(s):
- I love doing morning yoga and meditation. It wakes my body and gives me energy.
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Olfat
Role on Team: Muslim Chaplain Intern
Best Thing About This Program: As an international student, the Muslim Chaplaincy was instrumental to helping me with the transition to Canada and meeting other students through the various programming offered. I am excited about being a part of that this year.
Status: graduate
Program of Study: Master of Pastoral Studies with a Certificate in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy
Year of Study: 3rd
Interest(s):
- Reading a book by the lake (when it isn’t too cold). Being by the water has always had a soothing effect on me.
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Zarfishan
Role on Team: Muslim Chaplain Intern
Best Thing About This Program: I’m super excited to be working with a group that is so dedicated to inclusivity, acceptance, tolerance, and community! As a person of faith that strongly relies on spirituality and religion to ground and stabilize my own life, I really value the opportunity to not only service my own Muslim community through contributions in programming with the Muslim Chaplaincy itself, but also to provide a space for dialogue for individuals of all faiths on campus through the Multi-Faith Centre and its initiatives.
Status: undergraduate
Program of Study: Psychology and Health Studies, with a minor in Equity Studies
Year of Study: 4th
Interest(s):
- I absolutely LOVE taking morning walks. There is something so beautiful in the juxtaposition of me personally disengaging myself from the world and the hustle-and-bustle of people getting on with their day. Add the sun into the mix and it’s a perfect way to clear your head!
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Ann
Role on Team: Chaplaincy Intern for St. Michael's College
Best Thing About This Program: The opportunity to broaden my experiences as a global citizen in a multicultural city like Toronto.
Status: graduate
Program of Study: Master of Divinity at the University of St. Michael's College
Year of Study: 2nd
Interest(s):
- Writing poems and editing photos for my blog and Instagram page as a creative outlet.
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Fatima
Role on Team: Eco-Spirituality Intern
Best Thing About This Program: The intersection between environmentalism and religion is my two worlds coming together, and I’m always fascinated by what we can learn from different faith traditions in the common goal of protecting nature.
Status: undergraduate
Program of Study: Environmental Studies and Human Geography, with a focus in Planning and a Minor in Forest Conservation
Year of Study: 3rd
Interest(s):
- When I’m not working you can find me next to a maple syrup candle, reading just about anything, and recently I’ve been really into fantasy novels!
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Therese
Role on Team: Qu(e)erying Religion Intern
Best Thing About This Program: I am excited to have the opportunity to connect more openly with others!
Status: undergraduate
Program of Study: History and Criminology
Year of Study: 3rd
Interest(s):
- I love to both read and write for fun – my preferred genres are contemporary and historical fiction.
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Chanel
Role on Team: Spirit Singers Musical Programme Development Intern
Best Thing About This Program: I am passionate about music education and I really believe in Spirit Singers mission statement about creating a musical environment to promote diversity, interfaith dialogue and to address social justice issues. The choir is very inclusive and provides a fun and engaging space to bring the community together!
Status: graduate
Program of Study: Music Education (classical piano) and OISE Combined Degree Master of Teaching program
Year of Study: 4th
Interest(s):
- I love listening to music and drinking bubble tea!
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Veronica
Role on Team: Research Fellow
Best Thing About This Program: I’m excited to learn more about the different religious communities at U of T and to hear different perspectives and stories from its members.
Status: graduate
Program of Study: Psychology Doctoral Program
Year of Study: 3rd
Interest(s):
- I love to travel. Every country I visit brings new experiences and insights into myself.
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Farhad
Role on Team: Mindfulness and Meditation Communications Intern
Best Thing About This Program: Having incorporated Mindfulness in my life for a couple of years, I am excited to share the amazing world of Mindfulness as the Communications Intern for Mindfulness and Meditation at the Multi-Faith Centre.
Status: undergraduate
Program of Study: Statistics and Economics, with a minor in Computer Science
Year of Study: 4th
Interest(s):
- Going for bike rides on trails around Toronto. It helps me to relax and is also a great way to burn some calories!
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Cynthia
Role on Team: Wellness Events and Assessment Intern
Best Thing About This Program: I am excited to be interning with the Multi-Faith Centre this year because I believe it is important to stay connected to the community (virtually) while taking good care of yourself. I hope to bring a smile to people's faces through my work!
Status: undergraduate
Program of Study: Sociology
Year of Study: 4th
Interest(s):
- I really like to read and write! I think words can change the world for the better, and books are a great company.
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Clara
Role on Team: Program Support Coordinator
Best Thing About This Program: I’m excited to collaborate on innovative ways to help build and strengthen ties between the Multi-Faith Centre and the U of T community.
Status: graduate
Program of Study: PhD in Higher Education at OISE
Year of Study: 4th
Interest(s):
- I am a complete foodie so I love discovering new eats!
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Mukund
Role on Team: Program Support Coordinator
Best Thing About This Program: Excited to be a part of such a diverse group promoting communities from all over the world.
Status: undergraduate
Program of Study: Rotman Commerce Management with a minor in Economics
Year of Study: 4th
Interest(s):
- Creating music. It's my favourite creative outlet!
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What Students Are Saying
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5 votesI would like to extend my heart-felt gratitude for providing me with excellent opportunities to be involved in and lead community service projects. I thoroughly enjoyed carrying out and leading all of these projects. Thank you for the incredibly outstanding experience.
Mohammad