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Internships allow students to connect the information being taught in the classroom to the real world while providing professional connections to people in their desired career field. INTERNSHIP INFORMATION PACKET Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Volunteer Services Department 3200 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Phone: (561) 472- 8867 www.PeggyAdams.org
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE'S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League seeks highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate individuals who are interested in gaining experience in certain aspects of animal welfare, marketing management, human resources, education and information technology. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding experience within an animal shelter environment, this may be the internship for you! ABOUT PEGGY ADAMS The Mission of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches, Incorporated is to provide shelter to lost, homeless and unwanted animals, to provide spay and neuter and other medical services for companion animals, and to care for, protect, and find quality homes for homeless and neglected companion animals, to advocate animal welfare, community involvement and education to further the bond between people and animals. Our Vision is to create a community where 100% of the adoptable animals find loving homes and no animals will be euthanized because of pet overpopulation. Here is a quick glimpse of how we made an impact in 2019: 37,082 Total number of cats and dogs benefited by Peggy Adams' programs and services 6,087 Pets placed into loving homes, (of which, 1,252 cats and dogs were adopted from Pet Store partners) 7,090 Lost, injured or homeless cats and dogs were provided temporary shelter 4,876 Lost, injured or homeless cats and dogs were brought to us by Palm Beach County residents 2,214 Cats and dogs transferred in from Animal Care and Control and other local rescues 11
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ABOUT PEGGY ADAMS continued 318 Lost pets reunited with their grateful guardians 14,644 Total number of spay and neuter surgeries (includes shelter surgeries) 9,101 The number of cats and dogs spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped at no cost to the community through grant funding 7,282 Pets fed through Peggy’s Pantry Food Bank - a free community pet food bank to help keep animals in their homes when their owners are struggling financially 9,162 Affordable vaccinations provided for cats and dogs 3,344 Cats and dogs cared for by Peggy Adams' Foster Program who were underage, pregnant/nursing, injured or just needed a little extra love before entering our Adoption Program 702 The number of kittens who have been admitted to and cared for within our Kitten Nursery where they received around-the-clock care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 611 Active Foster Volunteers donated 251,416 hours 593 Campus Volunteers donated 42,006 hours of service Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving Palm Beach County, and does not receive funding from city, state, or the federal government. We rely solely on the generosity of individuals, foundations and corporations to provide quality programs and services to the community. 22
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM internship goals & objectives Our goal is to provide a well-rounded experience in the intern's field of study and teach our interns what it takes to work in a professional environment, while educating them about homeless feline and canine pet populations. As an intern, you can expect to gain first-hand experience to help you fulfill your career aspirations. internship timeline & deadlines SPRING SESSION - 3 MONTH INTERNSHIP January through April 2021 Session: Submissions Process Opens November 1, 2020 Applications Due December 1, 2020 Review, Interview & Decision Process, December 2 - 7 , 2020 Internship Begins, Week of January 11, 2021 Evaluation & Completion of Program, April 12, 2021 SUMMER SESSION - 3 MONTH INTERNSHIP May through August 2021 Session: Submissions Process Opens March 14th, 2021 Applications Due April 12, 2021 Review, Interview & Decision Process, April 13 - 20, 2021 Internship Begins, Week of May 3, 2021 Evaluation & Completion of Program, August 9, 2021 FALL SESSION - 3 MONTH INTERNSHIP September through December 2021 Session: Submissions Process Opens July 11, 2021 Applications Due August 13, 2021 Review, Interview & Decision Process, August 13 -August 21, 2021 Internship Begins, Week of September 8, 2020 Evaluation & Completion of Program, December 11, 2021 3
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM internship requirements & prerequisites Interns must meet the following criteria/requirements: Enrolled in an accredited College or University Coordinate your internship with your school directly Current resident of Palm Beach, Broward, Martin or St. Lucie County (outside residents can be considered pending proof of temporary residency) Must be at least 18 years of age Understanding that this internship is UNPAID and does not include any financial compensation or stipend Ability to commit to an agreed upon schedule for the duration of the three month internship Provide their own mode of transportation to Peggy Adams Able to kneel, stoop, bend, twist, lift, reach, push, and pull. Ability to speak fluent English (both verbal and written) Maintain a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment Must be able to multi-task and be flexible in a work environment Working knowledge of Microsoft Office platforms (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint) 4
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Available internship roles Marketing Intern - available for Spring 2021 As a Marketing Intern, you will obtain tangible experience by working alongside the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League's Marketing team to create a marketing plan for the Rescue Proud brand. Goals & Objectives: Learning E-Commerce to build the RescueProud.com website Learning how to update a website Building a marketing plan and timeline for the Rescue Proud brand Creating social posts to promote the Rescue Proud brand Working collaboratively with the marketing team Learning how to write press releases Learning digital marketing basics Shadowing team members on TV interviews Updating the lobby TV Updating Signage around the adoption center and wellness clinic Commitment: The intern must commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week, or more, depending on their schedule Required Skills: Interns are expected to be comfortable using all social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. They will also be expected to learn hot to updated and use and e-commerce website with the Marketing team. This job will require copywriting; strong writing skills required Expectations: The intern will join the Marketing Team for department meetings and give updates on their progress to the team. The intern will be evaluated at the midpoint of their internship and again at the end of their internship. 5
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Available internship roles Humane Education Intern Not currently available - check back Fall 2021 Foster Program Support Intern Not currently available - check back Fall 2021 Information Technology (IT) Intern Not currently available - check back Fall 2021 Human Resources Intern Not currently available - check back Fall 2021 6
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM How to Apply Applications will be accepted for approximately a four week timeframe, leading up to the semester. Refer back to page three for specific deadlines. Please note, only applications submitted by serious applicants will be considered. Submitting an application does not guarantee you an internship role. All applicants will be reviewed and evaluated on the quality and completion of their application. Based on the applications received, only a select number of applicants will move forward to the interview process, and from there a limited group of interns will be chosen each semester. Interested applicants should submit their application online at www.PeggyAdams.org. Below is a breakdown of all the information and requirements you will need, when you submit your application, as well as a sample application. If you have questions, you can email internship@peggyadams.org. RESUME - Please include the following: Work and/or Volunteer Experience Educational Achievements (2) Professional/Personal Reference Letters COVER LETTER - Please include the following: Your career goals Why you want to intern at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Explanation of any relevant work and/or volunteer experience *Failure to complete any of the required steps will result in disqualification. 6
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE APPLICATION - PART I DATE: ________ STUDENT NAME: ____________________________________________ BIRTHDAY: ___________________________ EMAIL: ___________________________________________ PHONE #: _________________________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP:___________________________________ L E COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY: ______________________________________________________________________________ MAJOR: _______________________________________ BIRTHDATE: _________________________________________ P EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE: _____________________________________________________________________ WHICH SESSION ARE YOU APPLYING FOR: M FALL SPRING SUMMER A ARE YOU REQUIRED TO RECEIVE COLLEGE CREDIT FOR THIS INTERNSHIP? YES, AN INTERNSHIP IS A COURSE/GRADUATION REQUIREMENT S NO, I AM ONLY LOOKING TO GAIN EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO GRADUATION PLEASE EXPLAIN ANY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED BY YOUR SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ACADEMIC ADVISOR'S NAME: ________________________________________________________________________ PHONE #: ______________________________ EMAIL: _____________________________________________________ WHICH INTERNSHIP ROLE ARE YOU APPLYING FOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) INTERNSHIP MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP FOSTER PROGRAM SUPPORT INTERNSHIP HUMANE EDUCATION INTERNSHIP HUMAN RESOURCES INTERSHIP 7
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE APPLICATION - PART II HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WHY HAVE YOU CHOSEN PEGGY ADAMS AS THE PLACE TO FULFILL YOUR INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS? ______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ L ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ P TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF: __________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ M ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A AS AN INTERN APPLICANT, I UNDERSTAND: S SUBMITTING MY APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ME AN INTERNSHIP. THIS IS AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP, MEANING NO COMPENSATION WILL BE GIVEN IN EXCHANGE FOR MY SERVICE. THE INTERNSHIP IS A THREE- MONTH, 16-HOUR A WEEK COMMITMENT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING THIS INTERNSHIP WITH MY SCHOOL FOR COLLEGE CREDIT I MUST BE A LOCAL RESIDENT (OR HAVE PROOF OF TEMPORARY RESIDENCY) AND BE ENROLLED IN AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY I MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD SIGNATURE: _____________________________________ DATE: __________________ PRINT NAME: ____________________________________ 8
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