Frequently Asked Questions

• Application Process
• Eligibility
• Time Conflicts
  • What are the dates for the summer program?
  • I have to take a summer school class. Can i still do the internship?
  • I have a family obligation (wedding, reunion etc.) scheduled during the summer. Can I leave for a few days?
  • What if I cannot stay the entire time?
  • Do we have any days off over the summer?
• Stipends
• Project Details

What are the dates for the summer program?

The dates for the summer internship for 2012: The internship will run from June 18-August 15, 2012 at all sites.

All students are required to attend the 3-day orientation, June 19, 20 and 21, in Los Angeles, CA. Students who will be doing their internship outside Los Angeles will be provided lodging and given travel stipends to attend the orientation. Students who will be doing their internship in Los Angeles will be reimbursed for local travel to attend the orientation.

I have to take a summer school class. Can I still do the internship?

It has been our experience that this does not work, given the demands of the projects and the need for students to work together in teams. Interns are required to spend approximately 40 hours per week on their project and attend educational and kills training sessions.

If you need to take a particular class and still want to participate in our program, you must discuss the details with the national OHIP Program Coordinator prior to your acceptance into the program so that there is a clear understanding about the arangement.

I have a family obligation (wedding, reunion etc.) scheduled during the summer. Can I leave for a few days?

If you need to miss more than one day of OHIP project time, you will need to get approval from the national OHIP Program Coordinator. These decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.

What if I cannot stay the entire time?

OHIP interns are expected to be available for the entire summer project. If you are not available for the entire period, talk to the OHIP Program Coordinator prior to accepting an offer to participate in the program. Priority will be to place students who are able to commit to the entire summer session. You will not be admitted if you cannot attend the initial orientation and training.

Do we have any days off over the summer?

Interns generally have the weekends off. If the project requires you to attend a special event on a weekend, you will be given an alternate day off.