The Second Mile squares and photos
Welcome About Us Programs and Services News Get Involved Chapters and Affiliates Our Team Search
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Communications
Development
Programs
Fall Internships
Spring Internships
Summer Internships
Employment Opportunities
Interest Form
\"\"
 
Get

Internship Opportunities: Programs

Summer Internships - Sample Task List

Prevention Programs

PEAK (Prevention: Education and Awareness for Kids)

  • Assist in new program development - research issues, develop bibliography, create guide pages
  • Process and mail orders

Nittany Lion Tips

  • Write and edit Tips
  • Begin design of the Fall Facilitator's Guide

Leadership Institute

  • Assist with follow-up as assigned

 

Early Intervention Programs

Challenge Program

  • Communicate with school counselors and parents via both phone and mail
  • Maintain data of address, phone, and school changes of participants and counselors
  • Process participant applications, permission slips, and other forms related to registration
  • Secure of donations for the program, including picnic lunches
  • Create new games and initiatives
  • Recruit volunteers for various residential week activities, including reminder phone calls and transportation of children
  • Have the opportunity to work a residential week

Friend Program

  • Assist with creation of event calendar and flyer prototypes
  • Mail Young Friend applications to school counselors

Friend Fitness Program

  • After training, provide backup for adult volunteers who are not able to participate in workout sessions

 

Community- Based Programs

Foster Family Support

  • Assist in the planning of amusement park trips
  • Specific responsibilities may vary, but the following are examples of possible responsibilities:
    • Request donations
    • Write press releases
    • Maintain contact with Children & Youth Agencies
    • Assist with registration of families at the event
    • Design fliers and posters

Children's Fund

  • Review and provide follow-up regarding post-secondary scholarship applications
  • Assist with preparation of new Children's Fund packets
  • Research other community organizations to determine if funding for a specific need may be available from another source

 

 

 
 

Welcome  |  About Us  |  Programs & Services  |  Ways to Give  |  Special Events
News  |  Get Involved  |  Chapters & Affiliates  |  Our Team  |  Search  |  Forms

 

1402 South Atherton Street
State College, PA 16801
(T) 814-237-1719
(F) 814-237-4605
office@thesecondmile.org