Intern Arrival

Intern Arrival at your site

Once you have spoken with the intern and confirmed their selection, please send him or her written confirmation of what you've discussed. Including the following information will help the intern be prepared for working and living at your site.

Specific and complete description of job duties. Be sure to note any changes from the original position description.

Description of housing. This should include location (proximity to your site), facilities, and whether cooking appliances and household items are included.

Personal equipment and clothing needed both on- and off-duty.

Proximity of stores and laundry facilities. Should the intern bring a small supply of food to get started until he or she can get to a store? What items are best brought from home due to high prices in the area? What is the distance to stores and how often will the intern be able to shop?

Recommended means of transportation to the area. Is there public transportation to your area? If there is, discuss any unusual arrival and departure times. In Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, what is the most convenient airport?

The name of the person who will meet the intern upon arrival. If no one will be meeting him or her, where and to whom should the intern report?

The type of transportation available to the intern. Would a bicycle be helpful?

Exact date the Intern is expected at your site and the anticipated departure date.

General information about your area, especially the location where the intern will be working. Be sure to include items pertaining to climate and terrain if this will affect clothing or equipment needs. Indicate details of any dress or appearance standards.

Will the participant be able to cash personal checks at your site? If traveler's checks or cash are necessary, let the intern know. SCA gives each intern a Chase JP Morgan e-funds card and "loads" the card biweekly with the intern's subsistence allowance.The cards may be used at ATMs and most stores. See the section on Finances and Debit Cards.

Please maintain regular communication with the intern, and respond to intern inquiries regarding academic needs or interests. Be aware of the intern's concerns and expectations as well as your own.

Intern Uniform Package
Based on feedback from partners and members, SCA is now offering a wider variety of uniform items to its Conservation Interns.  These items include:
• 2 cotton polo shirts (blue)
• 1 long-sleeve t-shirt (blue)
• 1 quick dry shirt (blue)
• 1 quick dry shirt (white) 
• 1 baseball cap
• 1 nametag
• 1 water bottle
• Patches and pin (if AmeriCorps)

The uniform package will be mailed to your intern at the service site, 1 - 2 weeks before the start of their internship. Please alert your mailroom to expect this mailing from SCA.

The uniform charge will be reflected as a $75 line item on your invoice. This package replaces the $75 uniform grant previously offered to interns for uniform expenses. Please advise your intern of any other necessary clothing or gear.