Pre-Approved Internship Sites Outside of Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, and Philomath

Autism Society of Oregon
Target Population: Individuals with autism and their families
Mission: To provide education and support to individuals with autism and their families
Phone Number: 1-888-AUTISM1
Address: Box 13884; Salem, OR 97309
Website:
What Interns do at this Site: Provide support, information, and resources to autistics and their families.

Deschutes County Juvenile Community Justice
Target Population: At-risk youth
Mission: We are youth professionals dedicated to promoting public safety and strengthening our community by repairing harm and reducing risk.
Phone Number: (541) 617-3338
Address: 63360 Britta St, Bldg #1; Bend, OR 97701
Website:
What Interns do at this Site: Work in the Juvenile Resource Center; Mentor Youth while working in the Resource Center; Learn how to handle caseloads of youth who are on probation; Help youth transition from secure care to community placement.

Evergreen International Aviation Museum (Elective Credit Only)
Target Population: Pre-school through University level with the majority being Elementary Schools.
Mission: To inspire and educate, to promote and preserve aviation history, and to honor the patriotic service of our veterans.
Phone Number: 503-434-4005
Address: 500 NE Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville, OR 97128
Website: www.sprucegoose.org
What Interns do at this site: Interns will have the opportunity to assist with and coordinate educational activities for students. Intern can expect to be involved with groups such as Boy and Girl Scouts, Civil Air Patrol, and public and private schools.

Lincoln County School District: Family Literacy and Resource Center
Target Population: Homeless children and their families
Mission: To support homeless children and their families to ensure that youth stay in school despite their circumstances
Phone Number: (541) 996-4878
E-mail: Charla_Guiwits@lincoln.k12.or.us
Website:
What Interns do at this Site: The intern will assist a county appointed Homeless Liaison with various tasks including: enrolling homeless students and families in the program, case management of clients, interact and work with community agencies on behalf of clients, work with school staff, and assist clients with basic needs.

Mid-Wilamette Valley Senior Services Agency Family Caregiver Support Program
Target Population: Non-paid caregivers (family and friends) who are taking care of seniors age 60 or older; Grandparent or other relative, over 60, who is caring for a child 18 years or younger
Mission: To reduce the stress of caregiving by offering information about agency and community services, assistance with gaining access to services, counseling, support groups, caregiver training, respite care, and supplemental in-home assistance (housekeeping, legal counsel, home-delivered meals, etc.)
Phone Number: (503) 304-3491
Address: 3410 Cherry Ave. NE; P.O. Box 12189; Salem, OR 97309
What Interns do at this Site:Assist case managers, develop programs for caregivers, assist with crisis intervention teams, data collection and research.

Oregon Legislature
Target Population: All Oregon citizens
Mission:
Phone Number: (503) 986-1373
Address: 900 Court St. NE ; Rm. 140B; Salem, OR 97301
Website: www.leg.state.or.us
What Interns do at this Site: Learn about the legislative process; assist state representatives; office work; research and development

Oregon State University Extension Service, Washington County Office
Target population: All Age Groups
Mission: To assist senior citizens in remaining safe, healthy and independent by offering educational programming on a wide variety of topics; To provide basic financial management skills to teenagers, such as budgeting, responsible use of credit, handling cash, encouraging savings; To teach basic living skills to youth.
Phone number: (503) 725-2107
Website: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/washington/
Address: 18640 NW Walker Road #1400, Beaverton OR 97006
What interns do at this site: Develop and present programs, assist with background research, create visual aids such as displays or Powerpoint presentations (overheads), prepare news releases, determine availability of services from other agencies. Opportunities for presenting educational programs.

Polk County Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Program
Target Population: 14-21 in and out-of-school youth
Mission: To provide support to youth in transition by helping bridge gaps and build skills to face life's challenges
Phone: (503) 831-1950
Address: 167 N Knox St. Monmouth, OR 97361
Website: None
What interns do at this site: Assist with recruitment for the Workforce Investment Act Program (WIA); Tutor in and out of school youth; Help youth create career/pre-employment portfolios; Assist youth in the exploration of advanced training and career options; Assist case managers with mentoring of youth as they progress though high school/GED programs and transition into post-secondary activities; Assist youth with applications for college, jobs, financial aid, etc; Help youth create their individualized service plans and/or 13-year plans; Connect youth to community resources.

Pre-Approved International Internships (Through IE3 Program)

For a complete list of internships, either by country or by organizational focus visit the IE3 website: http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu and click on Internship Openings.

COSTA RICA: Centro de Educacion Creativa (CEC) http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/costa5.html

The CEC is an environmentally oriented bilingual elementary school serving rural children from preschool to eighth grade. Interns teach students grade Kinder through 8 and present workshops. Curriculum is environmentally focused and creative. Language requirement: English for internship, however 2nd year Spanish helps for daily life

ECUADOR: Centro de Estudios Pluriculturales (CEPCU) http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/ecuad12.html

CEPCU is a non-profit organization serving the interests of indigenous peoples in Imbabura and the Kichwa community in and around Otavalo, Ecuador. The main project activities of CEPCU include resource management and protection, including micro-watershed management; micro-finance and Fair Trade marketing of locally produced goods; community strengthening; and cultural preservation.
Language requirement: Spanish proficiency equivalent to 4th year university level

MEXICO: Hogar de los Angeles http://ie3global.orst.edu/mexic23.html

Hogar de los Angeles is a not-for profit foundation serving families that would otherwise not be able to afford daycare for their babies and young children (6 months to 5 years). The interns will be directly involved in the education and care of the children, under the supervision of a qualified pre-school teacher. Language requirement: Spanish equivalent to at least 3 years university study.

MEXICO: MESE – Street Children Project http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/mexic24.html
MESE is private Mexican non-profit social service organization currently working with nearly 300 destitute children and adolescents on the streets of Morelia. MESE provides various support and counseling services to help these children re-integrate into their families, communities and schools. MESE is staffed by 5 social workers, 3 program/administrative staff, 2 coordinators and 1 physician. Language requirement: Three years of university level Spanish.