CEI Fall Internship Program - High School Students

Program Description and Commitment of Interns

CEI is pleased to announce our curated 6-week fall internship program for local high school students. The purpose of this internship is to:

provide an immersive experience where participants can explore their relationship with the environment in which we live;
Create a welcome, refreshing, and collaborative social space for all students;
Learn about the benefits of a rich connection to nature for individuals, families and friends, and communities;
Consider the various challenges to connecting with nature on individual, interpersonal, and community levels;
Develop unique solutions for above-mentioned challenges; and
Develop transferable skills in the areas of ecology, art, community development, agriculture, and advocacy.

The 6-week program will run from October 5th through November 12th. Interns will participate in 2-hour sessions twice a week on Wednesdays, 3:30pm-5:30pm (or sunset), and Saturdays 10am - 12pm or 12pm - 2pm at Freetown Farm, in Columbia, MD. Given other school year commitments, interns have the flexibility to attend Wednesday and/or Saturday sessions if both are not viable. Additional asynchronous activities including videos to watch, readings, and reflective exercises will be provided each week.

We are looking for interns that are respectful, enthusiastic, collaborative, and have a strong interest in CEI's areas of work. Interns will grow their comfort in a farm environment where they will learn by doing substantial hands-on work. If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to Theresa Taylor, Director of Adult Programs at ttaylor@cei.earth.

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* 1. First and Last Name:

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* 2. Preferred Pronouns

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* 3. Email Address:

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* 4. Phone Number:

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* 5. High School Attending

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* 6. I will be a ___________________ in the Fall.

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* 7. What interests you about the Community Ecology Institute and our work?

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* 8. Briefly explain your reasons for applying to the CEI Fall High School Internship session. Please include specifics on why you think you would be a good fit for the program and what you hope to learn through it.

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* 9. How would you describe your experience with or knowledge about gardening?

Beginning interest

Some experience

Substantial experience

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* 10. How would you describe your experience with or knowledge about environmental sustainability?

Beginning interest

Some experience

Substantial experience

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* 11. Briefly describe your experience with or interest in environmental justice, sustainability, food sovereignty or agriculture.

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* 12. What are your goals for the future? How will participating in this program help you achieve this goal?

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* 13. If you could be any fruit, vegetable, or plant, what would you be and why?

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* 14. Completing this internship will require combining onsite work with some self-guided learning. How will you manage your time successfully?

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* 15. What is your preferred availability to participate?

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* 16. Is there anything that we haven't asked, that you would like us to know about you or your interest in the program?

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* 17. Age:

14-15

16-17

18-21

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* 18. Race/Ethnicity:

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Asian or Asian American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Another race

I prefer not to answer.

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* 19. I identify as,

male.

female.

non-binary.

Other.

I prefer not to answer.

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* 20. What is your preferred communications platform (for internship related updates)?

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Canvas

Other (please specify)

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* 21. Commitment Agreement Acknowledgement:

I recognize by submitting this application I am agreeing to participate, to the best of my ability, in the full 6-week internship program.

I acknowledge that the internship program includes approximately 1 hour of self-guided learning material each week.

I am available to participate in weekly onsite programming Wednesdays and/or Saturdays during the program period.

I am able to provide my own transportation or find group transportation to Freetown Farm on Wednesdays and/or Saturdays throughout the internship period.

I have regular access to email and the internet to receive communications from CEI at least weekly, and to access online learning materials and sessions.