International interns who do not speak English fluently are required to take an English As A Second Language course as a part of the internship agreement. Applicants are accepted based on whether we can provide the type of experience and training which meet the requirements of their college, and the individuals' potential to make a significant contribution to Paraquad's goals during their internship. Interns also may work in several departments over the course of an internship, and in that case may be supervised by multiple staff members. It is anticipated that interns will be able to work independently on specific projects within two weeks of assignment. Interns are included in all appropriate in-house staff meetings and relevant external meetings.
Interns are responsible for their own transportation to and from work.
In circumstances where an intern does not have a car, Paraquad may provide transportation for some work-related activities, such as meetings, home visits, and trips for advocacy purposes. Applications for Internships Applications for Paraquad internships should be forwarded to the Director of Education and Training. Candidates will be interviewed to assess their qualifications and interests, and to determine whether Paraquad can provide an appropriate internship during the time-frame requested. Once an applicant is chosen, an individualized plan is then developed based on the intern's interests and the nature of the assignment. As indicated above, students may serve their full internship in one department or rotate through different departments depending on the plan established.