Type:
Government
Location:
Butner, NC
Phone:
(919) 807-4400
Major(s)
Education, Human Services, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Public Relations, Recreation, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education
Project Objective
The major objective is to provide a positive fun and learning experience for Volunteens (ages 14-16) and the Intern while providing service to the mentally ill. Volunteens should gain job skills, insight to future careers and an appreciation for volunteerism and community service.
Major Tasks
Design, coordinate and manage Central Regional Hospital's Volunteen Program. Develop work placements. Develop, plan and conduct orientation for Volunteens, parents and workplace supervisors. Place and supervise Volunteens. Plan, organize and implement learning activities such as field trips, recreation activities and special events including recognition ceremony at the completion of the program. Develop and/or update program handbook and other materials.
Final Product or Outcome
Volunteens and the Intern will have a positive experience and successfully complete the program by producing a media project reflective of their experiences. In addition, the intern will produce a notebook to be used as a training tool for future interns.