The Non-Profit Board Internship (NPBI) Program is a great way for University of Alberta students to learn how boards operate, to develop leadership and decision-making skills, and to get engaged in their communities. The NPBI program pairs each student with a non-profit board and mentor in the Edmonton community for the academic year.
This past year, The Friends participated in the NPBI program and were paired with Gulam Nayeem, a graduate student in Communications. Board members Ken Regan and Luca Vanzella mentored Gulam and worked with him on his student intern project to document procedures for two key board positions: Treasurer and Casino Chairperson. The project was a great success – Gulam learned about key board positions for non-profits in Alberta and The Friends received a valuable result in the documented procedures which will facilitate board succession.
Ken and Luca attended today’s graduation ceremony at City Hall. In the photo from left to right are: Ken Regan, Luca Vanzella and Gulam Nayeem.