Students in Grades 6 - 8: Do you like History? Museums?? Become a Youth Intern!

Students in Grades 6-8 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 meetings listed below, Youth Interns will work with the museums professional staff to learn more about ColomaWatervliet area history, the 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. To apply, complete and return the attached Application for the 2014 Youth Internship to the North Berrien Historical Museum by Friday, February 14, 2014.

2014 Youth Internship Schedule

Meetings are every other Wednesday - Complimentary after-school snack February 19 March 5 March 19 April 2 April 16 April 30 May 14 3:45 - 5pm 3:45 - 5pm 3:45 - 5pm 12 - 3pm 3:45 - 5pm 3:45 - 5pm 5:30 - 7pm Getting to know each other & the Museum Artifacts & Exhibits Care 101 at the Museum Local History Jeopardy Educational Programs: Museum Tours and Kids Programs Spring Break Activity Day (Complimentary Lunch at Noon) YouTube Video Project Cultural Careers Day & Youth Internship Wrap-Up Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Youth Interns & Family Invited

Questions? Contact Programs Director Pauline Wendzel at 468-3330 or nbhsprograms@yahoo.com

2014 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 and Grade Home Address/ City/ ZIP

2. Internship Agreement
Please read and provide required signatures below. All Youth Interns should be able to meet these expectations: Attend all scheduled Youth Internship meetings, every other Wednesday: 2014 Youth Internship Schedule: Feb. 19 (3:45-5pm) April 2 (12-3pm) May 14 (5:30-7pm) March 5 (3:45-5pm) April 16 (3:45-5pm) March 19 (3:45-5pm) April 30 (3:45-5pm) All meetings are required - Youth Intern or parent should notify Pauline Wendzel in advance if you are unable to attend any scheduled meeting due to illness or family conflict. Athletic practices/ events are not an excusable absence. Attend the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on May 15 * If Coloma Public Schools are closed the museum is also closed so we will reschedule to the following Wednesday. 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 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 2014 Youth Internship Program.

Students Name Printed

Students Signature

Date

Parent/ Guardians Name Printed

Parent/ Guardians Signature

Date

3. Required Short Essay

Please see the next page.

Application is due Friday, February 14, 2014 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

2014 Youth Internship Application is due February 14, 2014 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. Please note: Space is limited in the Youth Internship program. We will give the highest priority to application essays that are thoughtful and detailed.

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