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Internship Project Document-
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Sunday, May 22, 2016
Honors Internship Project
Honors Internship
Project
Elizabeth Daley
First United
Methodist Church Youth Development Intern
First United
Methodist Church Youth Development
8 May 2016
Information
This semester, I have interned
for a handful of organizations. Of these internships, the most successful was
my internship at the First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Newport News.
There, I was a Youth Development Intern under Martha Dodson. It was challenging
to find time to complete my internship tasks. Similarly, I was often difficult
to remain an enthusiastic leader over the span of many hours with young people.
Still, I achieved many accomplishments. In these accomplishments include
successful community service, talent shows, youth meetings, Easter egg hunts, and
holiday celebrations for the youth of FUMC. In order to complete my internship,
I utilized my computer and camera. This technology enabled my successes.
Overall, I had a profitable experience as an intern for FUMC. I love my mentor
and enjoyed my tasks. If I were to give advice to a future internship student,
I would advise him to find an internship that is convenient for him. Regardless
of how fun an internship may seem, if it cannot fit into your schedule it is
not possible. Now, I intend to go to college and work with youth to help pay
for tuition. I love to tutor and babysit- anything with kids is interesting.
When I grow up, I hope to work in public relations. More specifically, I aspire
to work for a nonprofit organization. This way, I can help people while doing
what I love.
Photos
Pictured is my mentor Martha (Mrs. Clause) to the right, her
husband Jerry (Santa Clause) to the left, and myself in the center (an Elf).
Here, we are dressed to give clothes and toys to immigrant children at our FUMC
holiday celebration.
Pictured is this year’s Easter party. This is open to the
public and brings in many families to our church. I help to plan, set up, host,
and clean up this event.
Pictured is my fellow intern
and I. We are hosting a talent show for the kids of the church. We are the
MC’s.Together, we planned, hosted, and publicized this event.
Pictured
is the Youth Group after many hours of yard work. We raked the massive yard of
an elderly woman. This required a lot of hours and a lot of encouragement on my
part.
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I am so glad to have had this experience and am thankful to
all those who have enabled it.
Internship Interview
Internship Interview
Conducted: 22 May 2016
Interviewer: Elizabeth Daley
Interview Subject: Martha Dodson
Synopsis: An interview with a youth development employee of First United Methodist Church regarding her work.
What are the personality traits/work habits needed to succeed in this career field?
You need commitment, faith, and a sense of humor.
What is the chain of command/accountability/responsibility here?
Minister
V
Committees
V
Youth Director
V
Youth Volunteers/Other Youth Employees (like Ms. Martha, my mentor)
What are some oral, written and non-verbal communication activities used in this career field?
I email, write notes, and talk!
What are the current/future trends in this career field?
Churches are looking for younger employees to fill jobs. They like their enthusiasm. Churches are also using more technology: social media, etc.
What career options/tracts are available in this career field? Which tracts do you recommend? Any tips on how to get on that tract?
You can be a youth coordinator, director of Christian education, associate minister, or youth minister. Just stay enthusiastic!
What are your personal likes and dislikes regarding your career field?
I like everything about it… except for dealing with the chain of command sometimes.
Which professional organization do you recommend I join? Which trade journal publication should I read for current news and updates in career field?
I don’t know about an organization, but reading the Advocate (a Methodist magazine) or subscribing to district letters could help you find a job.
What steps do you recommend I take between now and college graduation to be competitive in this career field (ex. Clubs, part-time jobs, internships, co-ops, college courses, computer training, contacts, etc.)?
You can intern at churches more, and join Christian organizations in college.
What’s your favorite memory as a worker in this field?
Once, when working with the puppet ministry, all the kids made their own puppets with things from the dollar store and wrote their own script for the show.
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