CHRISTIAN SERVICE INTERNSHIP
2013
LOCAL SITE
LOCATION:
St. Mary’s Center
925 Brockhurst Street, Oakland, CA 94608
PHONE:
510-923-9600
SITE DIRECTOR:
Carol Johnson, Executive Director
CSI CONTACT:
Sr. Mary Nolan, O.P. [Senior Center]
510-923-9600
mnolan@stmaryscenter.org
Lorita Riga [Pre-school Director]
510-595-4030
preschooldirector@gmail.com
# OF STUDENTS:
Senior Center – 2
Pre-school - 1
STUDENT WORK:
Senior Center: The experience is created around the interest of each student.
Opportunities available include work with recovery program/groups, community center
socializing, serving lunch, art projects, computer skills, hope and justice program (food
stamps for seniors, creative writing group, arts program, etc.).
From 3:00 p.m. on, shelter is open providing other opportunities for work (i.e. 4:00 –
5:00 p.m. shelter group wellness program meets). Evening activities available but not
expected for intern include playing board games, reading, poetry, or making presentations
or teaching
Pre-school: assisting teachers with 3-5 year olds. Kindergarten readiness, play
experiences, circle reading, snacks/lunch, family support
1.
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF COURSE
 $100.00 for course fee.
 Students will commute to location from SMC or home at their own expense.
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2.
VISA OR PASSPORT FEE: (If Applicable)
Not applicable.
3.
VACCINATIONS: (If Applicable)
Not applicable.
4.
INFRASTRUCTURE/ACCOMODATIONS:
Not applicable.
5.
RISKS/EMERGENCY PLANS:
This site is local and therefore has access to 911 emergency services. The Fire
Department is located around corner from St. Mary’s Center, there are CPR trained
people on-site, and location is close to Summit Hospital.
Since St. Mary’s is located in downtown Oakland, it’s best not to walk to and from public
transportation at night. BART is located ¾ mile away. Transportation by car is not a
problem day or night.
6.
COMMUNICATION:
Internet and cell service available.
7.
COURSE WORKLOAD:
 Requirements as listed on the syllabus
 Includes four required 2-hour seminars and possible additional meeting for further
information on this particular location.
8.
BEHAVIOURAL EXPECTATIONS
Students must:
 No tank tops or revealing clothing. Jeans, sweatshirts are fine.
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No accepting gifts from people.
No alcohol, drugs on person.
No flirting.
Must report any concerns/violations because drug free, smoke free environment.
No violence, profanity, racial slurs.
Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement.
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9.
CULTURAL AWARENESS: (If Applicable)
Not applicable.
FOOD: Not applicable.
EVERYDAY LIFE: Not applicable.