Internship applications are now being accepted for a new 10-week program that will run from June 3 through Aug. 9, sponsored by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society in Oneonta.
The DOAS Youth Outreach Environmental Education Internship Program immerses interns in hands-on outdoor and environmental education activities for the full ten weeks of the program. Following a rigorous training program that overviews several curriculums and a variety of outdoor and team building group activities, interns will use new and existing resources to develop detailed outlines for three 4-day camp sessions, as well as a series of family programs to conduct throughout the summer. In addition to these responsibilities, interns are expected to perform administrative tasks required for the successful operation of the program, including following safety procedures, camper drop-off and pick-up, daily administrative tasks, and general reporting responsibilities. The program will be overseen by DOAS Directors Susan O’Handley and Chris DeCesare both experienced environmental educators.
This program is a great way for a high level undergraduate or graduate student to gain valuable real-world experience in the field of Outdoor Education, Environmental Education, as well as those seeking formal educator positions with a school district. It also provides a strong foundation for working within the non-profit sector.
The deadline to apply for an internship position is Feb. 23. Full details are available online at https://doas.us/summer-2024-internships/. DOAS Camp Information and Registration is expected to be available starting on April 1st. DOAS maintains a scholarship fund for camp attendees who seek to offset some of the registration costs. To make a donation to the scholarship fund, visit https://doas.us/donate/ and indicate Camp Scholarship in the ‘designation’ section, or mail a check with memo to DOAS Camp Scholarship, DOAS, PO Box 544, Oneonta, NY, 13820.
