Internship (Summer 2024) with Kendal at Lexington (W&L Community-Based Learning)

This is a summer 2024 internship opportunity based in Lexington. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and positions are open until filled or May 6, 2024. To apply, attach a resume and cover letter here in Handshake.

Organization: Kendal at Lexington

Kendal at Lexington is a CARF-accredited, not-for-profit Life Plan Retirement Community located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. The 84-acre campus sits just one mile from Main Street in beautiful Lexington, Virginia, and features a farmland setting with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its celebration of lifelong learning, engaged residents, and Quaker values, the Kendal at Lexington community offers high-quality independent living. Learn more about Kendal here: https://kalex.kendal.org/ 

Internship Overview

The intern will be hired for one of the following projects. When applying, please indicate which project(s) you are interested in.

Assist with Life Enrichment Programs – Life enrichment programming includes wellness, intellectual, cultural, and entertainment activities. The intern will support current programming and brainstorm and develop new programs for residents. 

Technology Trends and Tech Literacy – The intern will focus on enhancing residents' tech literacy through internal workshops and addressing technology gaps. They will conduct a survey to gauge resident satisfaction and identify areas for service improvement. In addition, the intern will conduct research on current technology trends in independent living communities. Based on this research, they will recommend new ways Kendal could better use their existing technology and integrate new technology to support residents. 

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal communication skills and comfortable with individuals who are elderly
• Responsible, works well in a team and also alone with limited communication
• Creative, willing to do research and generate new ideas

Timeframe

8 weeks from Tuesday, June 4th to Friday, July 26th, working approximately 25 hours a week. 

This internship is part of the Office of Community-Based Learning’s (CBL) internship program. Students will be provided guidance throughout the summer by CBL staff and work directly with their site supervisor. Students will meet with the CBL intern cohort once a week for training and reflection. This is an unpaid internship. However, students can apply for summer funding through Career and Professional Development Office (applications typically due winter term) and the Johnson Opportunity Grant (applications due January or March). Funds are limited and not guaranteed. This internship qualifies for EXP credit (CPD 451) through the CPD office. Sign up for the CPD Canvas Course (go.wlu.edu/Canvas) to receive alerts regarding summer funding and course credit.  

 Pay is a possibility for this position depending upon applicant.

For questions, please email Bethany Ozorak, Associate Director of Community-Based Learning (bozorak@wlu.edu).