UNC Chapel Hill: APPLES Service-Learning Program: For Students

Spring Internships Program
FAQ's

When will I find out if I have been selected as an internship site?
All potential spring internship sites will be notified of their standing late September.

How much is the Spring Internship Program stipend?
Internship sites and the APPLES Service-Learning Program each contribute $600 per intern, for a total of a $1,200 internship stipend.

When can I expect to receive a check for APPLES’ half of the stipend?
Internship sites will receive APPLES’ half of the stipend after the internship begins. Interns are to be paid on the host organization’s biweekly or monthly payroll.

Do interns receive academic credit for the Spring Internship Program?
Yes. Interns receive 3.0 hours of graded academic credit for the Spring Internship Program. Interns enroll in an Internship Course in the School of Social Work that meets weekly to discuss the nature of their work and issues encountered during the internship

How many students will I interview?
The Internship committee will narrow the number of applicants interested in your organization to the top 2-3 students per requested internship spot. The committee will only move the top candidates forward in the process.

Do I have to accept an intern at the end of the process?
APPLES will not make you accept an intern at the end of the process; we hope that you feel that the students you meet are highly qualified and a good fit for your organization. If you feel that you haven’t found a student that fits with your needs you are not obligated to take them on.

Is the host application process selective?
APPLES co-sponsors 20 spring interns. It is not always possible for us to work with the many sites that submit applications. For this reason, we have added a section to the application where you can illustrate your need for interns. Please be as specific as possible to help us make informed decisions.

When do I apply to become a spring intern?
Applications for the Spring Internship Program are posted on the APPLES website and are available outside the APPLES office in September. The application deadline is October. Continue to check the APPLES website for the application posting.

How many hours is a spring intern expected to work over the course of the semester?
APPLES spring interns work a total of 150 hours over the course of the spring semester. Generally, interns work 10 to 12 hours per week for approximately 15 weeks, although this schedule may vary depending on the needs of the internship site and the intern

How much is the Spring Internship Program stipend?
Internship sites and the APPLES Service-Learning Program each contribute $600 per intern, for a total of a $1,200 internship stipend.

Do I receive academic credit for the Summer Internship Program?
Yes. Interns receive 3.0 hours of graded academic credit for the Spring Internship Program. Interns enroll in an Internship Course in the School of Social Work that meets weekly to discuss the nature of their work and issues encountered during the internship.

Is this process selective?
In recent years the internship application process has become more selective. For the Spring 2010 group of interns the Internship committee interviewed 60% of initial applicants, of those applicants 75% went on to interview with the agency. Overall, a little more than 1/4 of applicants were selected as spring interns by the hosting agencies. Please submit the highest quality application so that we can best judge your initial application.

To obtain contact information for the current Internships Chair, please refer to the APPLES' Organizers directory.


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