Service Opportunities

BUILD

Agency Name: BUILD

Contact Person: Shanif Sims

Address: 449 15th St. Suite 310
City: Oakland CA 94612
Telephone: (510) 271-6091
Fax: (510) 271-7944
E-mail: ssims@build.org

Website: www.build.org

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1. Number of students that can be placed in the organization at one time:
   1
2. Hours/days students can volunteer:
   At this time schedule is flexible between 10-4 pm.
3. Populations the students will be working with:
   Adolescents
4. Service categories for the proposed projects:
   Writing/Editing, Social Events Planning/Implementation, Program Support/Development
5. Students will be supervised by:
   Shanif Sims
6. Description of any specific skills, preparation, or training required:
   The ideal Build intern will have the following skills:
   --Enthusiastic, exceptional eye for detail
   --Strong writing, proofreading and communication skills
   --Focus, creativity, drive, and the ability to follow through
   --Proficient with MS Office Suite
   --Flexible and willing to handle new and evolving duties and roles as needed
7. Do students need fingerprinting or background checks?
   Yes
8. What type of clothing should students wear?
   Professional Dress
9. Description of the project(s): this is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated student leader that is interested in pursuing a career in social entrepreneurship, youth development, or marketing. Build interns can expect to gain a number of valuable skills over the course of the internship.
10. Are there specific health and safety risks associated with the student's specific work assignment?
    No
11. Has there been any history of violence, environment hazards or other health and safety risks on the site?
    No
12. What safety precautions would you recommend for students working at your site, if any?
    Please contact the Service Learning office for more information.
13. Will students ever work unsupervised with clients? If so, under what circumstances?
    No
14. Outline any specific risks involved in this placement, both to CSUEB students and population served.
    None
15. Are the buildings, restrooms and offices ADA compliant and fully accessible for students with mobility impairments?
    Yes
16. Is parking available near the building?
    Please contact the Service Learning office for more information.
17. Does the work require lifting, standing, or other physical requirements?
    Please contact the Service Learning office for more information.
18. Are repetitive fine motor skills required (for example, writing and typing)?
    Please contact the Service Learning office for more information.
19. Are the workspaces comfortable?
    Please contact the Service Learning office for more information.
20. Are breaks allowed, especially for stretching or moving about if necessary?
    Please contact the Service Learning office for more information.
21. Has the organization employed people who are deaf/hard of hearing or blind/visually impaired?
    Please contact the Service Learning office for more information.
22. Are materials such as handouts, forms, and orientation booklets fully accessible?
    Please contact the Service Learning office for more information.
23. Can the organization provide services such as interpreters, captioning, materials in large point font or auditory format?
    Please contact the Service Learning office for more information.
24. Is there a designated person in the workplace that employees can talk to about disability issues and possible need for accommodations?
    Please contact the Service Learning office for more information.

Please contact Mary D'Alleva if you have any questions.