Description

Having a mission to support next generations environmental education efforts and thus bring up thoughtful citizens that will learn to see connections between human activities and condition of nature, Intelligentsia in cooperation with other community minded organizations developed an idea of creating LaBelle Nature Park Educational Center.

The LaBelle Park is currently used (among other functions) as a field trip destination for Hendry County K-12 classes. Our plans call for using the Park as a focus of more structured K-12 natural resources and environmental education curriculum. Researching existing curriculum structures and incorporating the Park related activities into the lessons plans are main objectives of this training assignment.

List of main tasks:
* Research current environmental education curriculum of K-12 schools
* Investigate students' interests in theirs environment related activities
* Design LaBelle Park new activities to help students become more involved and aware of environmental issues
* Incorporate these new activities (tours, workshops, environment related events, etc.) into education curriculum
* Stimulate students' interests in management of natural resources and further studies of the topic
* Promote the pursuit of environment related careers among the student
* Document efficiency of newly developed activities
* Develop and maintain related websites

Highlights

The intern and visitor participants live together in a close-knit atmosphere within several dormitory houses. This mix of nationalities and individuals brings with it various benefits and complications of working and living with people of differing cultures and backgrounds. Together they take recreational trips to visit various parts of Florida. Participants have come from many nations. All nationalities are welcome to apply but those coming from overseas must be prepared to secure the appropriate visa.

Qualifications

Internship Project for Education or Environmental Science students (or related disciplines).

Intern Types

• Education
• Environmental Studies

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Up to USD 750/month (Contact us for more information.)

Program Fees Include:

Housing, utilities and basic local transportation.

Salary/Pay

unpaid internship

Experience Required

no

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-4 weeks

Intelligentsia International, Inc.'s Mission Statement

To assist students, graduates and young professionals to meet their career goals through combination of: Professional assignments in the area of natural resources management, Educational tours and community involvement, Laboratory tasks and field trips, in its practical experience programs, while also focusing on the values of a pluralistic, democratic society and its principles.

Year Founded

1999