The Parks and People Foundation
In this internship, Amy Graul undertook the role of the Program Coordinator of the BRANCHES Summer Program.
The BRANCHES Program employs inner-city youth of high school age. The purpose of the program was to beautify city parks, conduct invasive species removal, plant trees and provide educational field trips and work environments for the kids. This internship exposed Amy to a urban work environment and allowed her to learn more about the urban population, specifically, the urban youth. Amy also gained important project and time management skills.
Internship Details
| Organization | The Parks and People Foundation - Baltimore, MD |
| Employment Sector |
Non-Profit |
| Student's Field of Study |
Behavior, Education and Communication |
| Topic Areas of Internship |
Citizen Participation, Environmental Education, and Urban Environment |
| Duration & Dates | 12 weeks, starting 5/15/2008 |
| Skills Gained |
Team Work, People Management, and Project Management |
| Duties Performed |
Community Development, Mentoring, and Teaching |
| How Student Obtained Internship | SNRE Internship Database (eRecruiter) |
| Paid or Unpaid? |
Paid - $15 per hour |