Blog Post Cohort 7 Revised Doc

Name of Organization: Paul V. Sherlock Center (Include hyperlink): http://www.ric.edu/sherlockcenter/ 

Address: 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, East Providence, RI, 02908 

Description of the overall mission of this organization: “The Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUS) in College and Career Attainment at Rhode Island College offers students with intellectual disability (ID) the opportunity to self-direct academic coursework and internships to enhance their skills and knowledge critical to a variety of career choices.”

Ages of youth served: College Age (18-28 years old) 

Name of Mentor: Allyson Durkin, Deb Arenberg 

Hours worked: (number, days, times) Tuesday and Thursday (10:00 am to 12:30 pm) 

Description of your role and duties: (include administrative or hands-on or both) I was an academic tutor, employment mentor and a social mentor. Academic tutors attend classes with students and assist the student with any class work. Employment Mentors attend on-campus and community internships with the students. Social mentors support students in clubs and activities. ex.) Free period on campus. 

Description of the culture of the place (how many people in the office, dress code, communication style) The culture of the sherlock center is hard working. There is no dress code but it is important to establish student-mentor relationship. It is important to remain professional. 

Additional Requirements: (travel, etc) If you are an off-campus employment mentor, you will have to travel to your students internship site. Examples of internship sites include animal hospitals, department stores. 

Special notes on process of getting this internship: I was in touch with Professor Rachel Clemons about this internship. I previously worked as a behavioral specialist at Northeast Behavioral Associates. 

Other internship opportunities with this organization: N/A 

What three TAGS would you use to label this internship? Mentoring, school, paid 

Your name: Baylee Bryden 

Your cohort: Cohort 7 

Your email address if others can contact you: bbryden_9473@email.ric.edu, bayleebryden@gmail.com

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Name of Organization: (Include hyperlink) Kidventure

https://www.cranstonafterschool.com/kidventure

Address:  50 Gladstone Street Cranston, Rhode Island 02920

Description of the overall mission of this organization: 

To offer a safe haven for students to learn and enjoy fun activities. We provide educational opportunities through hands-on projects after school. Being committed to student excellence and striving to give students access to new opportunities and technology.

Ages of youth served: 7-11 years old 

Name of Mentor: Sara DeCosta 

Hours worked: (number, days, times) 3 days a week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday  , 2:40 to 5 p.m.

Description of your role and duties: (include administrative or hands-on or both)  

• Afternoon attendance

• help supervise snack and recess
• help organize students in the gym
• Guide students through their hypothesis and results from class project
• Explained how the experiment connects to real life events
• Assisted students imagination and gave guidance when needed 
• Reflection ritual

Description of the culture of the place (how many people in the office, dress code, communication style)

The Program is made up of about 20 teachers/instructors and three higher positioned people. Most of the program/organization is filled with white individuals, 3 minority beings. There was not a dress code discussed, yet we all understood casual and appropriate is the dress code. Communication is generally done through google hangouts as a group, verbal communication is between a few groups of people. Culture doesn't feel very deepened. 

What three TAGS would you use to label this internship?

sports, preschool, DCYF, teenagers, administrative, trauma, mentoring, hands-on, art, science, afterschool, dance, curriculum, library, school, leadership, paid, 

Your name: Supriya Chaudhary

Your cohort: 7 

Your email address if others can contact you: Supriyachaudharyri@gmail.com

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New Bedford High School

Name of Organization: New Bedford High School http://nbhs.newbedfordschools.org/

Address: 230 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02740

Description of the overall mission of this organization: The mission of New Bedford High School is to have a physically, emotionally, and socially safe environment conducive to teaching and learning. Our students are powerful, critical readers, writers, listeners, observers, learners, and thinkers who are college and career ready in the digital age. We prepare our students to communicate and collaborate effectively within a community of diverse cultures. 

Ages of youth served: 14-19 years old

Name of Mentor: Ashley Estacio (Tan House School Adjustment Counselor)

Hours worked: (number, days, times) Tuesdays and Fridays, 8am-3pm

Description of your role and duties: (include administrative or hands-on or both) Some of my responsibilities as a School Adjustment Counselor intern include creating and maintaining therapeutic relationships with the students of NBHS, supporting students and their families inside and outside the classroom, planning for and facilitating 2 social skills groups, meeting with students for individual and group counseling, performing mediations between students, attending and reporting at IEP meetings, and keeping a record chart of each student's academic and personal progress/decline.

Description of the culture of the place (how many people in the office, dress code, communication style) New Bedford High School is a large, culturally diverse, high school made up of nearly 2,000 students. NBHS is a very community involved school where the end goal is for every student to achieve academic and personal success. The dress code is business-casual, and in this internship specifically, depending on the session, group, or task, the ratio can range anywhere from 1:1 to 15:1.

Additional Requirements: (travel, etc)  Getting familiar with the SRTA bus routes, shelter/housing opportunities, food pantries, child care options, social-emotional skill building lessons/activities, etc. are all great resource tools that can be beneficial to students. 

Special notes on process of getting this internship: CORI check and a signed confidentiality form. 

Other internship opportunities with this organization: classroom teacher, administration, school resource officer, coaching/club leader, after school programs, One Goal program. 

What three TAGS would you use to label this internship?

teenagers, trauma, mentoring, school

Your name: Andrea Freitas 

Your cohort: 7

Your email address if others can contact you: andrealfreitas18@gmail.com

Scituate Early Learning Center

Name of Organization: Scituate Early Learning Center

Address: 686 Hartford Pike Scituate, RI 02857

Description of the overall mission of this organization:

Ages of youth served: 18 months- 5 years old; K-5 for before/after school

Name of Mentor: Megan Picozzi

Hours worked: 9-12, Monday-Friday

Description of your role and duties: I worked along-side the head teacher in the Pre-K classroom (4-5 year olds) helping the teacher prepare activities, planning for different events, running their circle time, helping the students with their work books, making copies, and playing with the children.

Description of the culture of the place: There are only about 10 people on staff. Each classroom has a head teacher and an assistant teacher. They asked that you wear appropriate clothing such as nothing see through and to be comfortable since you are working with children. 

Additional Requirements: First Aid/CPR certified is looked for but not required

Special notes on process of getting this internship: I am an employee here so I just had to get approval from the YDEV team and also my employer

Other internship opportunities with this organization: N/A

What three TAGS would you use to label this internship? Preschool, hands-on, fun

Your name: Hannah Elliott

Your cohort: 7

Your email address if others can contact you: Hannah.selc686@gmail.com

Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Woonsocket Troop 764

Name of Organization: (Include hyperlink) Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England

Address: Headquarters is 500 Greenwich Ave, Warwick RI but address can change depending on if you are placed with an individual troop

Description of the overall mission of this organization: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Ages of youth served: K-12

Name of Mentor: Beth

Hours worked: (number, days, times) Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm for time with youth. Planning time individually before varied. Total 125 hours by end of year *During the COVID-19 pandemic*

Description of your role and duties: (include administrative or hands-on or both) Plan and facilitate weekly meetings, meet badge requirements, Cookie Sales both individual and booth, participation in all troop events

Description of the culture of the place (how many people in the office, dress code, communication style) Not an office for individual troop. Dress code varies per activity. Communication style is relaxed 

Additional Requirements: (travel, etc) Camping Trips. Field Trips

Special notes on process of getting this internship: I was already established as a leader with this troop

Other internship opportunities with this organization: Depends on how you get connected! You can do administrative with headquarters, or I believe they could help you get involved with a troop in your area if you aren't already. If with a troop, you will need to register as an adult volunteer for the year for a small fee of I believe $25.

What three TAGS would you use to label this internship? mentoring, hands-on, afterschool

Your name: Kara Taft

Your cohort: 7

Your email address if others can contact you: purpleisamazing101@gmail.com 

Please note that I do have photo releases for all of these youth. The picture from the newspaper is from 2017. We collected backpacks to kids in the foster care system. We heard that they often don't have anything to carry their possessions in and need to use trash bags. We had people from Adoption RI come and speak to the girls at the end of our collection process. We do at least 1 work of charity per year to help the scouts learn the importance of giving back. The other 2 are both from my internship year. In one, we had taken a trip to learn more about archery at the request of the scouts. In the other, we were having our late Halloween celebration after some unexpected scheduling conflicts with our meeting space hosts.

Organization: Child Opportunity Zone

 

Name of Organization: Child Opportunity Zone

Address: 151 State Street Bristol, RI 02809

P: 401-253-4000

Description of the overall mission of this organization: 

The Bristol Warren COZ's mission is to provide services and support to children and families in school and the Bristol/ Warren community. COZ sponsored workshops for parents/professionals are offered throughout the school year. Bristol Warren COZ supports all four elementary schools in a variety of ways, by helping children to succeed academically, socially and emotionally in our ever changing society.

Ages of youth served: Grades K-5

Name of Mentor: Susan Simpson

Hours worked: (number, days, times) I worked 145 hours. During the fall semester I worked every morning besides Thursdays 7am-9am and during the winter break and spring semester I worked Monday Friday and 7-9, and Monday afternoon 3-6!

Description of your role and duties: (include administrative or hands-on or both) I didn't participate in any administrative duties, it was all hands-on. I helped provide a safe and secure environment for all of the children. I work directly with children. I help develop and plan the daily schedule of children's activities and ensure that they are appropriate. I would play games with them both inside and outside. They enjoyed that I wanted to participate in fun activities. If you want to be someone who can advocate for these children and get to know them on a personal level where they can trust you and come to you about things, this job is for you!

Description of the culture of the place (how many people in the office, dress code, communication style) At Rockwell Elementary (my internship site) Two people worked in the office, attached to the office was the principal and the nurse. We were allowed to wear any color sweat pants and loose shirts. Closed toed shoes! Tight clothing, along with leggings and ripped jeans weren't acceptable. Since it can be an issue I would play it safe with most of the other staff and just wear a sweatshirt with sweatpants and sneakers!

Additional Requirements: (travel, etc) n/a

Special notes on the process of getting this internship: I applied in schoolspring.com.

Other internship opportunities with this organization: They are always willing to help out interns!

What three TAGS would you use to label this internship? Elementary, Paid, Hands-On, Before School, After School

Your name: Allison Perry

Your cohort: Cohort 7

Your email address if others can contact you: xallisonperry@gmail.com

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JOSEPH JENKS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Name of Organization: Joseph Jenks Junior High School http://jenks.pawtucket.schooldesk.net/

Address: 350 division st, Pawtucket RI, 02860

Ages of youth served: Middle schoolers

Name of Mentor: Keri Bettencourt 

Hours worked: 180 hours 

Description of your role and duties: The mission of Joseph Jenks Middle School, is to promote a culturally diverse community of life-long learners, provide opportunities for ALL students to become effective communicators, and problem-solvers aspiring to the highest standards to succeed in today's society. Embedding the concentrations of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics to everyday learning; to inspire, challenge and engage students through an interdisciplinary approach with opportunities for research and exploration through project based learning.

Description of the culture of the place: staff is mostly caucasian and they dress casual.

Additional Requirements: assist students and teachers during field trips 

Special notes on process of getting this internship: My job 

Other internship opportunities with this organization: N/A

What three TAGS would you use to label this internship?

Mentoring, Paid teenagers

Your name: Sonia Rodrigues 

Your cohort: 7

Your email address if others can contact you: Sonia.vieira@live.com or srodrigues_4356@email.ric.edu 

Heritage park ymca

Name of Organization:

Heritage Park YMCA

Address: 333 Roosevelt ave,  Pawtucket RI, 02860

Mission of this organization:

The mission of the YMCA of Pawtucket, Inc. as part of a world wide fellowship is to provide services and activities which help people regardless of age, sex, race, or religion, to develop in mind, body and spirit; to recognize and fulfill their responsibilities to the family, the community and each other; and to improve their health and lifestyles.

Ages of youth served: 6 weeks to 7 years old 

Name of Mentor: Andrea Engle 

Hours worked: 3 to 6 hours, Monday-Friday,  the times varied 

Description of your role and duties: (include administrative or hands-on or both) 

Providing snack for children, helping with homework and giving children different learning activities. 

Description of the culture of the place (how many people in the office, dress code, communication style)

The culture is very diverse and there about 3 people in the office that make sure everything is taken care of and on track. The dress code is usually very casual , no rip jeans, leggings or sweatpants but regular jeans are allowed or chachkies with the YMCA work shirt and name tag. Communication is wonderful, everyone is friendly and very helpful when things are not understood or needed. Everyone is understand and always ready to lend a helping hand 

Additional Requirements: (travel, etc)

Must learn the bus requirements just Incase there are any emergencies and a bus monitor is needed. 

Special notes on process of getting this internship:

It is not a paid internship but things may change 

Other internship opportunities with this organization:

What three TAGS would you use to label this internship?

hands-on, afterschool, leadership

Your name: Janet Oladapo 

Your cohort: 7

Your email address if others can contact you: oladapojanet@yahoo.com

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A Leadership Journey

Name of Organization: (Include hyperlink) A Leadership Journey 

Address: District Hall, 225 Dexter Street Providence, RI 02903

Description of the overall mission of this organization: To provide students of color ages 13-18 from marginalized identities equitable access to international & domestic cultural exploration through travel, utilizing travel as the vehicle to discuss the importance of mental & emotional wellness, global citizenship, self-awareness, leadership, and ubuntu.

Ages of youth served: 13-18 y/o

Name of Mentor: Akeem Lloyd (Founder and CEO)

Hours worked: (number, days, times) Sessions are held Saturday afternoon for about 2.5-3 hours. Other hours were collected from trips with the students and distant work online.

Description of your role and duties: (include administrative or hands-on or both) Director of Strategic Fundraising 

-Assist in Facilitation of Educational Workshops

- Plan fundraising Events

- Execute Fundraising Events

- Create Friends of A Leadership Journey

- Keep track of all incoming Donations

- Update list of Donors

Description of the culture of the place (how many people in the office, dress code, communication style) Very close-knit and work environment is casual/ business casual. 

Additional Requirements: (travel, etc) Travel isn't necessary even though its a youth's leadership and travel program. The leadership program is located in Providence. There were also bi-weekly team calls I got to join in too.

Special notes on the process of getting this internship: I reach out personally to the founder of the organization. There currently isn't an application process for a position at this internship but I suggest emailing your interest and seeing how you can support the advancement of the organization.

Other internship opportunities with this organization: This is a nonprofit in its early stages so if you have a skill that you can offer on the administrative side there is a possibility of an opportunity. You do get to work with the youth and sit in on Saturday student-led sessions

What three TAGS would you use to label this internship?

teenagers, administrative, leadership, nonprofit

Your name: Bithja Meus

Your cohort: Cohort 7

Your email address if others can contact you: bithjameus@gmail.com  

Argosy Collegiate Charter Middle School

Name of Organization:Argosy Collegiate Charter Middle School https://argosycollegiate.org/

Address: 263 Hamlet St, Fall River MA 

Description of the overall mission of this organization: "Our mission at Argosy Collegiate is to prepare our scholars with the academic foundation and the character skills necessary for success in college, career, and life."

Ages of youth served: 11-14

Name of Mentor: Dr. Michelle Carney

Hours worked: (number, days, times) Tuesdays 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

Description of your role and duties: (include administrative or hands-on or both) My roles would vary based on the day. Wherever I was needed, I would be placed. I have proctored testing, one on ones, walks with students, assisting with teaching and curriculum in the classroom, physical education, lunch groups, and many more. The sky is the limit with responsibilities and challenges here. 

Description of the culture of the place (how many people in the office, dress code, communication style) There is a strict dress code, so the students typically all dress the same. Culturally speaking, there are many many different cultures in the hallways. The young people and faculty do seem to have a good educational relationship. 

Additional Requirements: (travel, etc) I drove myself. BCI necessary. 

Special notes on the process of getting this internship: There was an initial interview. 

Other internship opportunities with this organization: N/A

What three TAGS would you use to label this internship?

teenagers, mentoring, curriculum

Your name: Justin E. Cormac

Your cohort: 7

Your email address if others can contact you: justincormac@gmail.com