Applications Must Be Submitted on Or Before Friday, October 10, 2014

Applications must be submitted on or before Friday, October 10, 2014.

The Riverdale Neighborhood House Youth Internship Program is a stipend-based paid internship. If you are a high school student between the ages of 14 and 18 looking to develop job skills, explore careers, and gain experiences that will boost your resume and/or college application then you are encouraged to apply. Selected interns participate in various activities to enhance their experience including career club, academic assistance, college information, health & mental health education, peer-to-peer education, trips, and year-end events.

You may only apply tooneof the 2 internship programs:

School Year Internship (Late October- June):

Health, Education or Environment

Fall Internship (Late October-February):

NYC Public Library, Media and Broadcasting, Bronx Community Board No.8, Real Estate, Journalism,

Group Leadership or Event Planning

If applying you must submit the following:

Internship Application (1 page)
Intern YIP Blog (must be typed)
2 Reference Forms
Working papers (to be submitted if accepted)

When you are satisfied with your completed application please mail or bring to:

Attention:Teen Program

Riverdale Neighborhood House

5521 Mosholu Avenue

Bronx, New York 10471

*Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. *

For further information, please contact Teen Program @ (718) 549-8100 ext. 112 or

Visit our website and download the application.

(Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted)

Riverdale Neighborhood House

Internship Application Form 2014-2015

I. Applicant’s Contact Information(Please print clearly using a blue or black ink pen.)

Name: ______

(Last) (First)(Middle Initial)

Address: ______

(Street) (Apt) (City) (State) (Zip)

Telephone: ( ) ______ ______( ) ______ ______

(Home) (Cell)

E-mail: ______

Date of Birth: ______/______/______Age: ______Gender: Female ____ Male ____

II. Education

Name of School: ______Borough: ______Grade: _____

Please list any current after school activities and the days and time it meets:

______

III. Parent or Guardian Contact Information

Name: ______

(Last) (First)

Telephone: ( ) ______ ______( ) ______ ______

(Home or cell) (Work)

Name: ______

(Last) (First)

Telephone: ( ) ______ ______( ) ______ ______

(Home or cell) (Work)

IV. Work Experience (Please list all previous employment, internship, and volunteer/ community service experience.)

1. ______/ ___ to ___ / ___

(Name of company/organization) (Position)Mo Yr Mo Yr

2. ______/ ___ to ___ / ___

(Name of company/organization)(Position)Mo Yr Mo Yr

3. ______/ ___ to ___ / ___

(Name of company/organization)(Position)Mo Yr Mo Yr

Riverdale Neighborhood House

Internship Application Form 2014-2015

School Year Internship (Late October- June)

Health, Education or Environment

A. Education Internship

1. Riverdale Neighborhood House

The Learn, Educate and Develop (L.E.A.D) internship at Riverdale Neighborhood House provides young people the opportunity to work side by side with teaching professionals in an after-school setting. Working with young children in a classroom and library setting, teens will have the chance to develop skills required for promoting literacy and learn classroom management skills. Interns work Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. for a total of 4hrs/week plus every other Friday from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

B. Health Internship (2 sites)

1. Hudson Pointe at Riverdale, Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

This health internship offers young people an opportunity to intern in a nursing care facility working with the elderly. Interns will work alongside health care professionals to learn about the career and develop the skills to care for the residents. In addition, interns will provide seniors with companionship while participating in various social and recreational activities. Work days are to be determined, but interns will work a total of 4hrs/week plus every other Friday from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Interns must be 16 years old or older and will need a PPDandMMR vaccine to intern at this site.

2. Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale

The health internship offers young people an opportunity to intern in a nursing care facility working with the elderly. Interns will work alongside health care professionals to learn about the career and develop the skills to care for the residents. Interns will also participate in various social and recreational activities. Work days are to be determined, but interns will work a total of 4hrs/week plus every other Friday from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Interns must be 16 years old or older and will need a PPDandMMR vaccine to intern at this site.

C. Environmental Internship

Friends of Van Cortlandt Park

The Environmental Internship is a fun and rewarding experience that connects youth to the environment and their community. As an intern, you will participate in projects that will require you to work both indoors and outdoors alongside environmentalists. Interns will learn about gardening and composting, how to restore and maintain natural areas in the park, and will create community service projects. This internship requires working outdoors, physical activity and “getting your hands dirty.” Interns work every Friday from 4:30-6:00p.m. and alternate scheduled Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.- 2:30p.m.

Fall Internship (Late October-February)

NYC Public Library, Media and Broadcasting or Bronx Community Board

A. New York Public Library Internship

Riverdale Branch Library

The Riverdale Branch of The New York Public Library has served its community since1967. Aside from the collection of books they offer to adults, adolescents and children, the Riverdale Branch Library also provides weekly events for all ages. As alibrary intern you will have the opportunity to assist staff with administrative and programmatic responsibilities. The intern will learn about collection management - an essential component of managing the library, while also learning about marketing and implementing teen related activities for the library. Interns work Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. for a total of 4hrs/week plus monthly Friday meetings. .*days and times are subject to change

B. Media and Broadcasting Internship

BronxNet

BronxNet, located on the Lehman College campus, is home to the Bronx’s only public access television station and offers diverse programming showcasing the Bronx. Interns will get a behind-the-scenes look on how a television station operates and of the various careers in this field. Teens will learn about studio production, editing, and camera operation as they create their own field-production packages that will be broadcasted at the Open 2.0 show; a show created by teens for teens. This internship is for a motivated, hands-on, and creative teen that wants to expand their knowledge about media and broadcasting. Interns work Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. for a total of 4hrs/week plus monthly Friday meetings.

C. Bronx Community Board Administrative Internship

Bronx Community Board No. 8

Bronx Community Board No. 8 plays an integral role in working with the Northwest Bronx community advocating and resolving issues relating to a community’s health, safety and welfare. As an intern, you will provide administrative support to the District Manager on a variety of community projects. In addition to learning about and advocating for different community based services you will become politically acumen as you learn about your local government. This is an excellent opportunity to improve written and verbal communication, customer service and administrative skills. Intern works Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00- 5:00 p.m. for a total of 4hrs/week plus monthly Friday meetings.*days and times are subject to change

D. Real Estate Internship

Susan Goldy Team at Halstead Property

Located in the heart of Riverdale, the Susan Goldy Team specializes in house sales and apartment rentals. The position exposes interns to real estate sales, mortgage services and operating a business. This new program combines entry-level administrative duties with the opportunity to learn about how to sell and market residential properties. This is a great position for a young person who is computer literate and enjoys customer service. Work days to be determined, but interns will work a total of 4hrs/week plus monthly Friday meetings.

E. Teen Activity Specialist

Riverdale Neighborhood House

The RNH AfterSchool Program (ASP) offers care for children ages 5 to 12 in our “just like home” facility. As a Teen Activity Specialist, you will conduct recreational activities in our ASP. Intern/s will organize, promote and lead activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members. This internship is for teens who want to further develop their hobby or talent. Intern/s must be comfortable working independently and leading a group. . Work days to be determined, but interns will work a total of 4hrs/week plus monthly Friday meetings.

F. Journalism Internship

Norwood News (located at 3400 Reservoir Oval, Bronx, NY 10467)

The Norwood News is a non-profit newspaper that serves the northwest Bronx and provides a voice for the community. A journalism internship at the Norwood News is an excellent opportunity to learn about the newspaper business and how to become a good journalist. Interns will work on real news stories by doing research and fact checking. They will also learn about copy-editing, photography, ad sales, design and perform invaluable administrative work. This internship is for a teen that is interested in writing, learning about journalism and wants to help provide a crucial service to the community. Work days to be determined, but interns will work a total of 4hrs/week plus monthly Friday meetings.

G. Event Planning Internship

Amalgamated Housing Cooperative (located at 98 Van Cortlandt Park South, Bronx, NY 10463)

The Amalgamated Housing Cooperative provides housing and a strong community for people of moderate income. This internship focuses on the social and recreational activities provided by the Amalgamated Housing Cooperative. An intern will work with the Education Director to help create flyers for community events, and learn and participate in outreach projects as well as perform different administrative duties. This internship is ideal for a young person who is creative, sociable and has good organizational skills. Work days are to be determined, but interns will work a total of 4hrs/week plus attend monthly Friday meetings.

H. Educational Group Leader Assistant

The SMART Program at In-Tech Academy (M.S. 368) (located at 2975 Tibbet Avenue)

SMART stands for science, math, art and reading through technology. It is an after school program for middle school youth to engage them and help them develop their academic, social and emotional competencies. As anintern, you will assist in various activities including games, sport activities and homework help. This internship is ideal for a teen that is comfortable working with 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Interns work Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. for a total of 4hrs/week plus attend monthly Friday meetings. *days and times are subject to change

***All dates and times are subject to change***

Riverdale Neighborhood House

Internship Application Form 2014-2015

VII. Internship Selection (Please select the internship program that best suits your interest)

** You may only apply tooneinternship program: Either the school year or fall program --- DO NOT apply to both programs.

Youth Internship Program -School Year

(Please select your 1st, 2nd & 3rd choice)

____Environmental Internship ____ Health Internship

Friends of Van Cortlandt Park (Check off your site preference)

Program Dates: Late October-June____ Hudson Pointe at Riverdale

____ Hebrew Home at Riverdale

Program Dates: Late October-June

____ Education Internship

Riverdale Neighborhood House

Program Dates: Late October-June

Youth Internship Program- Fall

(Please select your 1st, 2nd & 3rd choice)

____NYC Public Library Internship ____Media & Broadcasting Internship

Riverdale Branch Library BronxNet- Lehman College Campus

Program Dates: Late October - February Program Dates: Late October - February

____Bronx Community Board Administrative Internship____Real Estate Internship

Bronx Community Board No. 8 Susan Goldy Real Estate, Inc.

Program Dates: Late October - February Program Dates: Late October – February

____Teen Activity Specialist ____Journalism Internship

Riverdale Neighborhood House Norwood News

Program Dates: Late October - February Program Dates: Late October – February

____Event Planning Internship_____ Educational Group Leader Asst.

Amalgamated Housing Cooperative In-Tech Academy

Program Dates: Late October-FebruaryProgram Dates: Late October-February

VIII. References

The last two pages include 2 reference forms. Please identify and give to two (2) reliable people (teachers/guidance counselors, coaches, club advisors, previous employers, family friends, or neighbors) who can vouch for your good character and who have known you for at least six months. Please ensure that the reference forms are returned with the completed application Attn: Teen Program.

Rev. 8/2014

Riverdale Neighborhood House

Internship Application Form 2014-2015

VIII. YIP Blog

On a separate page, blog about why we should hire you. Describe yourself and your career goals. What are your expectations of having a job and being part of an internship program?

Like most blogs, this blog is informal and describes your own experiences and observations. Your blog should be at least150 words and MUST be typed. DON’T FORGET TO CHECK YOUR GRAMMAR AND SPELLING. IT COUNTS!!

Rev. 7/2012

Reference Form

Riverdale Neighborhood House

Youth Internship Program 2014-2015

Name of applicant: ______Program: ______

(Please print)

To Whom It May Concern,

The applicant named above has applied for one of our internships at Riverdale Neighborhood House. As a part of our application process, we require each applicant to obtain two references, which will assist in our selection process. Please rate the applicant objectively based on your personal or professional relationship.

Thank You

Name of reference: ______

(Please print)

Please rate the applicant by the following criteria:

Excellent / Very Good / Average / Below Average
Competence/Ability to learn and perform assigned tasks / ( ) / ( ) / ( ) / ( )
Leadership skills / ( ) / ( ) / ( ) / ( )
Interpersonal skills / ( ) / ( ) / ( ) / ( )
Creativity / ( ) / ( ) / ( ) / ( )
Dress & Personal Appearance / ( ) / ( ) / ( ) / ( )
Dependability / ( ) / ( ) / ( ) / ( )
Quality of work and workmanship / ( ) / ( ) / ( ) / ( )
Initiative / ( ) / ( ) / ( ) / ( )
Cooperation / ( ) / ( ) / ( ) / ( )
Ability to work with
others/ teamwork / ( ) / ( ) / ( ) / ( )
Patience / ( ) / ( ) / ( ) / ( )

I know this applicant as: Student Employee Other ______

If employed, list their duties: ______

Remarks: ______

______

Please return completed reference form to applicant in a sealed envelope Attn: Teen Program. If you have any additional questions or concerns please contact me at (718) 549-8100.

Reference Form

Riverdale Neighborhood House

Youth Internship Program 2014-2015

Name of applicant: ______Program: ______

(Please print)

To Whom It May Concern,

Thank You

Name of reference: ______

(Please print)

Please rate the applicant by the following criteria:

I know this applicant as: Student Employee Other ______

If employed, list their duties: ______

Remarks: ______

______

Please return completed reference form to applicant in a sealed envelope Attn: Teen Program. If you have any additional questions or concerns please contact me at (718) 549-8100.

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