Students in Grades 7 - 12: Do you like History? Museums?? Become a Youth Intern!

Students in Grades 7-12 are invited to apply for a Youth Internship at the North Berrien Historical Museum in Coloma, Michigan. Youth Interns are trained to volunteer for the museum and will contribute to real projects that support our mission to preserve and promote local history! At the scheduled sessions listed below, Youth Interns will work with the museums professional staff to understand more about Coloma-Watervliet area history, preservation of artifacts, and how we serve the public. Youth Interns will also learn more about career possibilities in museums, history, and culture, all while gaining an impressive internship experience perfect to list on resumes and college applications. The museum will hold a brief informational meeting on Monday, December 19, 2011, at 6pm. Please attend if you are interested in the Youth Internship program! To apply, complete and return the attached Application for the 2012 Youth Internship to the North Berrien Historical Museum by January 11, 2012.

2012 Youth Internship Schedule

Meetings are every other Wednesday - Complimentary after-school snack January 25 February 8 February 22 March 7 March 21 April 4 April 18 May 2 3:45 - 5pm 3:45 - 5pm 3:45 - 5pm 3:45 - 5pm 3:45 - 5pm 12 - 3pm 3:45 - 5pm 5:30 - 7pm Getting to know each other & the Museum Local History Jeopardy Artifacts & Exhibits Care 101 YouTube Video Project Educational Programs: Museum Interpretation for Kids Spring Break Activity Day (Complimentary Lunch, Noon) Educational Programs: Museum Tours Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Youth Interns & Family Invited

Questions? Contact Tracy Gierada, Director of Education at 468-3330 or nbhs2@sbcglobal.net.

2012 Youth Internship Application

1. Basic Information
Students Name Parent/ Guardian Name(s) Phone Number Students E-mail Address Parent/Guardians E-mail Address Students School Students Grade in 2011-12 Home Address/ City/ ZIP

2. Internship Agreement
Please read and provide required signatures below. All Youth Interns should meet these expectations: Attend all scheduled Youth Internship meetings, every other Wednesday after school: 2012 Youth January 25 March 7 April 18 Internship Schedule: February 8 March 21 May 2 (5:30-7pm) February 22 April 4 (12-3pm) Notify Director of Education Tracy Gierada in advance if you are unable to attend any scheduled meeting. Athletic practices are not an excusable absence. Attend the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on May 2 In return, the North Berrien Historical Museum will provide: Complimentary snack at all after-school Youth Internship meetings Complimentary one-year Membership to the North Berrien Historical Society Training and ongoing direction to Youth Interns about their museum projects Professional reference for Youth Interns on future job applications We, the undersigned, understand and agree to the expectations of the Youth Intern and the role of the North Berrien Historical Museum in the 2012 Youth Internship Program.

Students Name Printed

Students Signature

Date

Parent/ Guardians Name Printed

Parent/ Guardians Signature

Date

Application is due January 11, 2012

3. Required Short Essay

Please see the next page.

Bring completed Application to North Berrien Historical Museum, 300 Coloma Ave (across from Coloma High School) or Mail to P.O. Box 207, Coloma, MI 49038

2012 Youth Internship Application is due January 11, 2012 Bring completed Application to North Berrien Historical Museum, 300 Coloma Ave (across from Coloma High School) or Mail to P.O. Box 207, Coloma, MI 49038

3. Required Short Essay

Please respond to the following question in a short essay.

Why would you like to be a Youth Intern at the North Berrien Historical Museum?