INTERN EXPECTATIONS

In addition to participating in classroom training, RVLDP Interns are expected to actively participate on a nonprofit board of directors.

Prior to the Board Training Experience

• Preview all organization participation information provided prior to the Board Training Organization Fair, and participate in the Fair.
• Select three board training organizations you would be interested in working with.

During the Board Training Experience

• Request the calendar of all scheduled board and committee meetings.
• Attend all board and committee meetings in a manner agreed upon with the Board Coach.
• Communicate regularly with the Board Coach.
• Review the printed materials provided by the organization, learning as much as possible about the organization, it's mission, and those it serves. Get to know the staff and volunteers.
• Network with classmates, sharing experiences, insights and the challenges of the practical board experience in relation to the theory presented in class.
• Provide a written summary of the board training experience at each class session.
• Working with the Board Coach and the committee chair, determine project work and timeline within the first month of the board training experience; work to complete the project/committee work by the month prior to graduation (some projects may continue beyond graduation).
• Maintain confidentiality.

After the Board Training Experience

• Prepare a Final Report (or progress report if the project is ongoing) for class presentation.