Get your intern off to a great start! Here are some things to think through ahead of time, and be ready to process with them on their first day.
LOGISTICS
- Have a desk/workspace ready from them to use.
- Give them a tour of your church building, if they are new to your congregation.
- Show them where supplies are located in the office.
- Will they need a key to the building?
POLICY
- Are there any procedures or policies they need to follow as a staff member?
- Will they need a Vulnerable Sector Check in order to work with children or other vulnerable persons? (If so, make sure they complete this process before their first day.)
CLEARLY DEFINED EXPECTATIONS
- Are there set office hours?
- Is there a dress code?
- Are there any specific church events they are expected to attend?
- Set up a regular time for a weekly check-in meeting.
JOB OVERVIEW
- Explain the types of jobs and projects that the intern will be working on throughout the summer.
- Discuss any personal goals they have for their internship experience.
- Get them started on their first task or project.
Do you have other suggestions to add to the list? Send them to flowinternship@beinchrist.ca.