How do you host a high school intern?

“What can you do with a high school intern?” This is a common question we receive. Businesses are often interested in hosting a high school intern, but want to know more about what it could look like. And so do our high school students!
 
Our internships start at 40 hours. So, what CAN a high school student do for you for 40 hours? Some ideas, shared by past business hosts, include having them spend time:

• Onboarding: Tell them about your organization, your position, the work that is being done, the impact the work has on the field/industry and the impact the field/industry has on the community

• Attending meetings with staff to learn about what’s happening, give feedback, and complete delegated tasks if appropriate

• Assisting with administrative work including copying, filing, and answering phones

• Running errands such as dropping off and picking up materials

• Assisting with events and programs, including planning, set-up, and implementation

• Helping Inventory/cataloging/label

• Organizing files (electronic or hard copy)

• Researching needed information

• Assisting with social media, marketing, and photos

• Decorating spaces for holidays or special events

• Writing and/or mailing notes, newsletters, campaigns, etc.

• Working on a specific project, task, or need over their 40 hours

• And much more!

 
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