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[[Future Worlds Center]] puts enormous value in sharing its enthusiasm, energy, know-how, experience, processes and procedures developed over the years with the rest of the world. Therefore, we invite individuals from around the world to come and spend some time in our organization. Many people apply every year to implement an internship with the organization. Since we follow a strict selection process, we strongly encourage those interested to start early, to study the [[Future Worlds Center Philosophy|philosophy]], [[Vision and Mission|vision/mission]], [[Policies and Procedures|policies and procedures]] of the organization and to draft a well written justification letter explaining their interest and the way they think [[Future Worlds Center]] will benefit from hosting them. | <P Align="justify">[[Future Worlds Center]] puts enormous value in sharing its enthusiasm, energy, know-how, experience, processes and procedures developed over the years with the rest of the world. Therefore, we invite individuals from around the world to come and spend some time in our organization. Many people apply every year to implement an internship with the organization. Since we follow a strict selection process, we strongly encourage those interested to start early, to study the [[Future Worlds Center Philosophy|philosophy]], [[Vision and Mission|vision/mission]], [[Policies and Procedures|policies and procedures]] of the organization and to draft a well written justification letter explaining their interest and the way they think [[Future Worlds Center]] will benefit from hosting them.</p> | ||
==FWC policy regarding the mentoring of our interns includes the following== | ==FWC policy regarding the mentoring of our interns includes the following== | ||
* Before accepting a new intern, [[Associate|associates]] must consult with their respective [[Head of Unit]] and to check the availability of office space and resources to avoid congestion; they should also inform all [[Head of Unit|Heads of Units]] to make sure the skills of a potential intern match the current needs of the whole organization. | * <P Align="justify">Before accepting a new intern, [[Associate|associates]] must consult with their respective [[Head of Unit]] and to check the availability of office space and resources to avoid congestion; they should also inform all [[Head of Unit|Heads of Units]] to make sure the skills of a potential intern match the current needs of the whole organization.</p> | ||
* [[Intern|Interns]] cannot be placed to workstations of [[Current Associate]] | * [[Intern|Interns]] cannot be placed to workstations of [[Current Associate|Current Associates]] of the organization. | ||
* Every intern has to be assigned a [[Mentor]] (preferably a [[Senior Associate]]). | * Every intern has to be assigned a [[Mentor]] (preferably a [[Senior Associate]]). | ||
* The mentor is in charge of agreeing and monitoring the schedule (working hours) and workload of the intern; the intern cannot be involved in tasks assigned by other associates without prior permission of the [[Intern Mentor|intern's mentor]]. | * <P Align="justify">The mentor is in charge of agreeing and monitoring the schedule (working hours) and workload of the intern; the intern cannot be involved in tasks assigned by other associates without prior permission of the [[Intern Mentor|intern's mentor]].</p> | ||
* The [[Intern Mentor|intern's mentor]] is responsible to follow-up the training of his/her intern, as well as to draft the [[Reference Letter]] at the end of the internship, which will however be signed by the [[Head of Unit]] and/or the [[Executive Director]] of the organization. | * <P Align="justify">The [[Intern Mentor|intern's mentor]] is responsible to follow-up the training of his/her intern, as well as to draft the [[Reference Letter]] at the end of the internship, which will however be signed by the [[Head of Unit]] and/or the [[Executive Director]] of the organization.</p> | ||
==Policy regarding interns remuneration== | ==Policy regarding interns remuneration== | ||
FWC has no funds allocated for interns. Most interns are financially supported through their sending organizations, third-party scholarships or their families. FWC is happy to support the process of an intern's application for financial support. | FWC has no funds allocated for interns. Most interns are financially supported through their sending organizations, third-party scholarships or their families. FWC is happy to support the process of an intern's application for financial support. | ||
==Policy regarding number of interns and internship durations== | ==Policy regarding number of interns and internship durations== | ||
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==FWC policy regarding obligations of interns includes the following== | ==FWC policy regarding obligations of interns includes the following== | ||
* FWC is not able to provide computers to interns; therefore every intern should bring his/her own laptop and use it during the internship. | * FWC is not able to provide computers to interns; therefore every intern should bring his/her own laptop and use it during the internship. | ||
* Every intern has to support Future Worlds Center Administration by dedicating 2 hours per day to execute administrative tasks (such as answering phones, dealing with clients, copying etc.) according to the instructions of the [[Administrator]]. No exception can be made. | * Every intern has to support Future Worlds Center Administration by dedicating 2 hours per day to execute administrative tasks (such as answering phones, dealing with clients, copying, filing etc.) according to the instructions of the [[Administrator]]. No exception can be made. | ||
