Internship Application

Lighthouse Point Library has a long history of partnering with universities and colleges throughout the United States to host student internships. Past university partners include Wayne State, Florida Atlantic, Syracuse, Fort Hays State, Florida State, Rutgers, and the University of South Florida. Past interns have had a variety of majors including education, English, public administration, library science, and data/information science.

This application is for university and college students ages 18 and over who are seeking a professional internship for school credit. This form must be submitted a minimum of 12 weeks before the student wishes to start their internship. All internship applicants must complete an in-person interview at the Library after which a full background check through the City Police Department is required. The Library strongly encourages students to request their internship through both their school and the Library as far in advance as possible. Since the Library hosts a limited number of internships each semester, not all applicants may receive a spot in the semester they request. Library internships are unpaid volunteer positions. All required paperwork, reporting, and deadlines for the university and school credit are the responsibility of the student.

Today's Date

Your Full Name

Your eMail

Your Phone Number

Your Address

Your City

Your State

Your Zip Code

Name of Your University or College

Name of Your Internship Coordinator at School

Internship Coordinator’s eMail

Internship Coordinator’s Phone Number

What is your Major (and minor if applicable).

When is your Anticipated Graduation Date?

Have you ever volunteered for the City of Lighthouse Point before?
YesNo
Do you live in South Florida year-round?
YesNo
Do you have any work experience (including for pay, reduced tuition fees, or unpaid internships).
YesNo
Do you have customer service experience?
YesNo
Do you have volunteer experience with any organizations?
YesNo
If yes, please enter Organization, Role, Dates.

In addition to English, what other languages do you speak?

Please select ALL Library services you have used in the last year.
Adult/senior programsYouth programsPrint books / DVDs / audiobooks on CDeBooks / eMagazines / digital audiobookseResourses such as The Wall Street Journal or New York TimesWiFiPatron ComputersFax MachineCopier/Scanner

Please explain why you wish to intern at the Lighthouse Point Library.

Please list your favorite authors and hobbies

EMERGENCY CONTACT
Emergency Contact Name

Relationship

Emergency Contact Phone

Do you have a medical condition that may prevent you from performing certain work as a volunteer.
YesNo
If yes, please explain.

TERMS
You must agree to the following terms in order to submit your application. Please read carefully. If you have any questions, please email Library staff at library@lighthousepoint.com

I understand that this is not an employment application and if I become an intern I will NOT be an employee of the City of Lighthouse Point. I also understand that I will not receive payment for my services.

I understand that as the student, all required paperwork, reporting, and deadlines for the university and school credit are my responsibility.

I understand that my internship will be done in person at the Lighthouse Point Library and that my schedule will be set by the Volunteer Coordinator and I together.

I understand that my internship schedule may NOT exceed 3 hours per day.

I understand that as part of the internship application process the City of Lighthouse Point will make inquiries into my background including requiring my fingerprints and a criminal history records check.

I understand I will need to provide my Driver License and Social Security number as part of the background check process.

I understand that as an intern I am a representative of my school and the Library. As such I will behave and dress in a professional manor.

I agree to immediately notify the Volunteer Coordinator if I am injured in the performance of my volunteer duties.

I hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Lighthouse Point and its employees, from and against any and all liabilities, actions and causes of action which may arise, directly or indirectly from the services and work to be performed by me as a volunteer and from the premises which I will occupy in performing those services.

I grant the City of Lighthouse Point Library permission to use my likeness in a photographs, videos, voice, or other digital media without payment or other consideration.

I declare that all the information provided on this application is true and I understand that any falsification or misrepresentation may result in my termination from the City’s volunteer program.

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