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Young
Adult Internship
Residential Interns work for an extended
amount of time (minimum of 3 months) in a
specific Mountain department in order to gain
professional skills related to their career
goals. Interns also actively engage with the
larger Mountain Community of paid and unpaid
staff, Young Adult Residents, Work Study Participants
and program guests (as appropriate and possible).
The goal is for Interns to leave The Mountain
with concrete skills, and knowledge of non-profit
work. Like other Residency Program Participants,
Interns have the opportunity to foster a lifelong
thirst for greater awareness, and a belief
that they have the capacity and responsibility
to work with others to bring peace-building,
meaning, social justice, and environmental
ethics to the center of their communities.
Overview
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1-3
young adults ages 21-30 |
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3-12
months service at The Mountain |
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Room
and board provided |
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30
hours per week professional service
to develop skills and gain experience |
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3
hours per week (approximate) on-site
community service |
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Understanding
of working in a non-profit organization |
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Personal
and professional growth opportunities |
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Possibility
of college credit through individual's
institution of higher learning (to be
determined) |
Interns
share housing with other Interns and/or Work
Study participants on The Mountain’s
property and have the opportunity to experience
building community, respecting differences,
living simply, and constructively resolving
conflict. Meals are shared in the common Dining
Hall with other Residents, staff and Mountain
program participants.
Program
Components
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Service
in chosen focus area of the Mountain
Retreat & Learning Center |
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Clear
job description and regular feedback
from staff supervisor |
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Service
to The Mountain |
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Live
in a learning community with a common
purpose |
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Reflection |
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Time
in nature |
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Opportunities
to participate in book and film discussions
with other Residents, Mountain-designed
programs, and other informal shared
encounters and excursions |
Possible
Areas of Focus
Click links for more information
on area of focus
Click
here
for Application and Reference Forms
Questions?
Please contact:
Shelley
Denham, Director of Residencies &
The Arts
828-526-5838, Ext. 224
Email
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