A stipend is awarded to interns to help offset commuting and housing fees. All work done in the Washington DC office is conducted on Capitol Hill and DC's extensive subway system makes it easy to get elsewhere, so there is no need for interns to have cars while in Washington. As an intern, there are a variety of activities that interns handle, ranging from standard office assistance, running errands, writing constituent letters, and attending hearings. Interns are also in charge of two important constituent-related duties. Every week, the Senator receives a large volume of mail.
Interns are responsible for the opening and sorting of all correspondence.
During the tourist-busy summer months, Interns conduct official tours through the Capitol for Oklahoman constituents.