Theories of Literacy    

Internship Site List
ENG 413/513 Winter Term 2005

Suzanne Clark, Professor, sclark@darkwing.uoregon.edu, 

Raphael Raphael, GTF, rraphael@darkwing.uoregon.edu

 

Internship Requirements

 

When you enroll in ENG 413 or ENG 513, you must also enroll in ENG 404/604, the required internship portion of the literacy class. 

ENG 404/604 allows you a variable credit option. 

          Every 1 credit you register for requires 30 hours of internship (3 hours per week). 

o         Registering for 2 credits requires 60 hours, and so on.

 

Once you have registered for ENG 413/513 and ENG 404/604, you should begin making arrangements for your internship site.  Note:  many require applications & background check; these may take some time to process, so be sure to initiate the process as soon as possible.

 

The following site list includes organizations that we have contacted and made intern arrangements with.  It is not an exhaustive list, and you should feel free to work with other sites if they meet the criteria listed below; if you choose a site not on the list, it's a good idea to  run the site by one of us before finalizing your plans. 

 

We have compiled a list of organizations and schools who would love volunteers.  It is your responsibility to contact them and set up your own internship.

 

 

Criteria for Internship Sites

 

1.         The site must involve young people under the age of 18.

2.        The site must be with a not-for-profit organization.

3.        The activities you perform must involve literacy in some way, although we are willing to define literacy in broad and inclusive terms.

4.        The site must have someone who can supervise your work, sign off on your hours, and fill out an evaluation form for you at the end of term.

 

 

Non-Profit Organizations

Boys & Girls Club of Emerald Valley

Contacts: Toby Winn, Teen Director. 345-9939. Assist with youth ages 6-12 in after-school activities such as guided reading, tutoring, and special events. Volunteer application & background check required.

 

Centro LatinoAmericano

Contact Carmen Urbino, 687-2667.   Offers a variety of services and classes for Spanish speaking children, including ESL programs. Spanish not required.

 

First Place Family Center 

Contact the school-age teacher Kathy McLaughlin, 342-7728. Office hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Volunteer in a community day shelter providing assistance to the homeless. Tutor youth in childcare setting or assist with after-school programs for children. Background check required.

 

Serbu Youth Center

Contact Claudia Freedman in the Department of Youth Services at 682-7930.

 

Nearby Nature

687-9699 ask for Wendy, or Andy Peara  andy@peara.com.  Environmental education program assistance.  Subjects include life/earth science, OR geography, Web Design and literature.

 

U of O LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual & Transgendered) Organization Intern

Contact Chicora Martin, program coordinator, at (chicora@uoregon.edu) Help plan speaking and outreach opportunities, learn about group communication styles, facilitate and assist in the planning of spring training, and identify additional outreach opportunities with youth and youth-based programs.

[note:  Although on previous years' list, we have not received a response from this organization this year re continuing as one of our  volunteer sites.  If interested in working with them, you may contact them directly and see if they are interested in having assistance.]

 


Public Schools & School Programs

 

All schools listed below require a background check.  You should contact these sites as soon as you register for the course to begin the application process in order to begin volunteering in a timely manner.

 

BEST for Kids Afterschool Program

Contact Carla Zimmerman, director, 687-3671. Assist with after-school program at school sites for students, grades K-8. Includes reading tutoring, homework assistance, and enrichment classes.  Background Check required.

 

Kelly Elementary School ELL Inclusive Classroom (ELL=English Language Learners)

Contact RoseMary Villanueva, ELL Teacher villanu_r@4j.lane.edu or 687-3224.  Work in an inclusive ELL classroom tutoring students.  Hours:  M, W, F 11-12 and 12:40 - 1:30. Background Check required.

 

Kelly Elementary School ELL program

Contact Mindy Gropp, school counselor, for placements.  Gropp@4j.lane.edu or 687-3224.  Placements will be in regular classroom settings tutoring ELL students and times can vary. Background Check required.

 

Magnet Arts School & Jefferson Elementary School

Pete Mandrapa or Dr. Tshyoni would  like tutprs for their literacy programs. 687-3331

Addl. Contact:   Arbrella Luvert, principal (for both schools) 687-3331 or luvert@4j.lane.edu. Work directly with teachers and students doing one-on-one tutoring, small group work, or classroom assistance. Mornings preferred but able to accommodate afternoons as well. Background Check required.

 

North Eugene High School Special Education Resource Room

Contact resource room teacher Jane Robin (former Literacy Initiative student!):  robin_j@4j.lane.edu.  Tutor special education students one on one or lead/facilitate small group activities in the classroom. Background Check required.

 

Patterson Elementary and Westmoreland Elementary

Sally Huling, principal at both schools, 687-3406 (Patterson) and 687-3373 (Westmoreland) or Huling_s@4j.lane.edu. Work directly with teachers and students doing one-on-one tutoring, small group work, Background Check required.

 

Roosevelt Middle School

Contact Rebecca Harlan, 687-3227 or harlan@4J.lane.edu. Work directly with teachers and students doing one-on-one tutoring, small group work, or classroom assistance. Background Check required.

 

SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) Reading Program

Contact Jennifer Mannier, 726-3302. Read one-on-one with elementary-aged (k-3) children.

Get application from Web site:  getsmartoregon.org (click on South Valley SMART link).

Application and Background Check required.

 

Springfield Middle School

Jeff Mather, principal, 744-6362 or jmather@sps.lane.edu. Work directly with teachers and students doing one-on-one tutoring, small group work, or classroom assistance. Background Check required.

 

 

South Eugene High School

Volunteer Coordinator Claudia Carmichael, 687-3113 or Carmichael_c@4j.lane.edu.  Office hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Monday - Friday. A variety of volunteer opportunities available. Background Check required.


Other Local Schools

Although I have not made specific arrangements with these schools/organizations, you are welcome to contact them on your own to set up an internship.  Here is the contact information. Background Check required.

                 

                  4J District ELL Program (contact:  Mary Stapleton)    687-3145

                  Churchill High School                                                687-3421
                  Cal Young Middle School                                             687-3234
                  Kennedy Middle School                                                687-3241
                  Westmoreland Elementary                                             687-3373
                  Fox Hollow French School                                                 687-3177

                  Thurston High School                                                        744-5000
                  Willamette High School                                                        689-0731
                  Kelly Middle School                                                                  687-3224
                  Adams Elementary and Hillside Alternative                               687-3475
                  Eastside Alternative                                                                    687-3303
                  Buena Vista Spanish Immersion                                                    687-3368

 

If you are having any trouble setting up an internship, or would like to be pointed in a particular direction, please email Raphael at:  rraphael@darkwing.uoregon.edu