Volunteer Internship

Information Packet

Please submit all completed materials to the
City Manager`s OIIice located at Walnut City Hall:

21201 La Puente Rd
Walnut, CA 91789
City of Walnut
Mission Statement



Our mission is to exceed expectations of the people of Walnut. We collaborate with the
community to enhance our civic pride.

Walnut is a place where small town values are respected and blended with contemporary
ideals. It is a community that considers the lessons of the past, understands current and
future realities, and shares a sense of cultural belonging. These are the core values
celebrated on the eve of the Citys 50th anniversary with our mission statement.

We will exceed expectations by:

Delivering an excellent level oI service
Striving to be educated and well inIormed
Rewarding innovation
Seeking new cost eIIiciencies
Preparing Walnut Ior the Iuture

We will collaborate by:

Encouraging open discussion
Responding to residents with courtesy
Embracing cultural diversity
Providing clear directions Ior people using our services
Building teamwork among employees

We will enhance civic pride by:

Ensuring the City is well maintained
Promoting Public SaIety
OIIering superior Iacilities and programs
Creating opportunities Ior Walnut Iamilies
Honoring the City`s history
Supporting a prosperous business environment
Recognizing achievements


City oI Walnut
Available Volunteer Internship Positions


Each Intern will work under the leadership oI a staII person Irom the department to which
they are assigned and will be provided with hands-on experience and speciIic project respon-
sibility. Since, the Volunteer Internship program is based on the expressed need oI each de-
partment we cannot guarantee an opportunity will be available in every department. Most oI
the opportunities are in the Cable Department. SpeciIically, such areas include the Iollowing:

Cable Department: Hands on experience through camera operation, tape catalog, and writing
Ior programs. Assists cable staII with shoots and production. The Cable Interns will meet
every Thursday at 2 p.m. as well as varying times throughout the week and weekend during
the summer.

Other Departments (on an as needed basis):

Senior Citizens Center: Assist with lunches, reception area, and special events including
planning, coordination and execution oI the events. Best iI student has some hours available
Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Gymnasium: Volunteer coaching, assists parent volunteers with coaching basketball and/or
assists with tot gym programs. Summer hours oI availability are Tuesday, Thursday and Fri-
day Irom 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fall, winter, and spring hours oI availability are Monday
through Friday Irom 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Camps/AIter School Programs: Junior counselors Ior Camp Crawdad, Movin` and Groovin`
and the aIter school programs (Camps Oswalt and Trojan). Assists staII with coordination and
execution oI Community Services programs.

City Manager`s OIIice: Interns in the City Manager`s OIIice will assist management staII
with various administrative tasks that may include human resources, public relations and
community outreach, public saIety, and risk management.

Finance Department: Interns in the Finance Department assist staII with general clerical du-
ties such as data entry (i.e. invoices, claim vouchers, and receipts).


Volunteer Internship Program
Application Checklist





High School Student Requirements

Cover Letter

Resume

OIIicial City oI Walnut Volunteer Intern Application

Writing Sample (200 word minimum)

2 Letters oI Recommendation (at lease one must be a Iaculty member Irom high school
or college)

School Internship Requirements (iI applicable)

Parent Signature on Volunteer Agreement Form (iI under age 18)

College Student Requirements

Cover Letter

Resume

OIIicial City oI Walnut Volunteer Intern Application

School Internship Requirements (iI applicable)

Signature on Volunteer Agreement Form




*PLEASE SUBMIT THE ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS TO THE CITY MANAGER`S OFFICE,
WALNUT CITY HALL, 21201 LA PUENTE ROAD, CA 91789.
APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTEER
INTERNSHIP
_______________________________________________
21201 La Puente Road (Print which City Department/s)
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-7543
INSTRUCTIONS: Please read the announcement to determine if you possess the qualifications for the internship. Print, using black or blue ink
or typewriter. Answer all questions accurately and completely. All statements in your application are subject to verif ication and incorrect or
incomplete statements may bar or remove you f rom f urther consideration. Read the Certificate of Applicant caref ully bef ore signing.
PERSONAL DATA
NAME (Last, First, Middle) Area Code Home Telephone
Home Address (Number and Street) Area Code Cellular Phone
City, State & Zip Code e-mail address:
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Circle the highest grade completed: Name and Location of High School: If not a high school Yes Degree or Cert.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 graduate, have you Rec'd:
passed the GED test? No
Schools Attended Other Than Location: Course of Study: Credits Earned
High School: Sem. -- Qtr. None Type
Please describe additional course work or training which would qualif y you f or this internship: (Attach additional sheets as needed.)
Please describe any pertinent skills you have such as word processing, computer, machine or equip. operation, or foreign language skills:
Additional Information:
Although a conviction record will not necessarily be a bar to being accepted, have you ever been convicted, imprisoned, or placed on
probation for an off ense other than a traff ic citation, or traf fic misdemeanor?
Yes No (If yes, state when, where, final disposition, and nature of charges on separate sheet.)
Use this space to provide additional information as required by this application, or to describe in greater detail any aspects of your
experience or activities that are pertinent to the internship you are seeking: (Attach additional sheets as needed.)
PLEASE STATE YOUR AVAILABILITY: DAYS: HOURS:
IF APPOINTED TO A CITY INTERNSHIP, APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO BE FINGERPRINTED IF OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE.
City oI Walnut
Volunteer Intern Agreement


I will hold as absolutely conIidential all inIormation that I may obtain directly or indirectly
Irom any staII member or client unless liIe threatening.

My services are donated to the City oI Walnut without contemplation oI compensation. I un-
derstand that I am to keep an up-to-date timecard with a recording oI each hour worked.

I will not accept Irom anyone any goods or services.

I will be punctual and conscientious, conduct myselI with dignity, courtesy and consideration
oI others, and endeavor to make my work proIessional in quality.

I will attempt to resolve any problems related to my intern activities with my supervisor.

I will make my best eIIort to IulIill my commitment to the City by completing all assign-
ments that I accept.

I understand that the City reserves the right to terminate my intern status as a result oI (a)
Iailure to comply with the rules and regulations; (b) absences without prior notiIication;
(c) unsatisIactory attitude or work appearances; (d) any other circumstances which, in the
judgment oI the City, would make my continued service as an intern contrary to the best
interests oI the City.

I have read each oI the above conditions and I agree to them.


Intern Signature Date


Parent/Guardian Signature (iI Intern is under age 18) Date

Witness Clause:

I agree that I have explained each oI the conditions to the applicant who has signed this Iorm
and that I have witnessed the applicant`s signature.



City Representative Date