{"id":8334,"date":"2017-06-19T12:56:13","date_gmt":"2017-06-19T17:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uwsp.edu\/cps\/?p=8334"},"modified":"2018-10-16T16:41:12","modified_gmt":"2018-10-16T21:41:12","slug":"hpw-internship-ymca-stevens-point","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uwsp.edu\/cps\/2017\/06\/19\/hpw-internship-ymca-stevens-point\/","title":{"rendered":"HPW Internship: YMCA-Stevens Point"},"content":{"rendered":"

HPW Student Internship Experience – Amanda Grubba 16′
\n<\/strong>Interning at the Stevens Point Area YMCA (SPYMCA) has been a wonderful experience so far. I have had a variety of responsibilities and learning opportunities. I have used an assortment of skills that I learned throughout the HPW program, including some I didn\u2019t think I would ever use. The main focus of my internship is assisting in the planning and promoting the 2016 Stevens Point Duathlon. This includes numerous tasks and responsibilities, some of which I haven\u2019t had any hands on experience with. I have consistently marketed the Duathlon through Facebook, including running two ads and posting weekly. I have worked with the graphic designer to come up with a fun t-shirt design, as well as designs for the kids\u2019 and adults\u2019 medals. I have gone out to businesses within the community to hang posters and brochures. I have contacted members, employees and organizations for volunteers for the event. I have contacted other local businesses and obtained door prizes for our participants. I have also contributed two completely new ideas to make the Duathlon stand out among other races, which include a Kids\u2019 Zone for children to hang out at during the race, as well as offering a full baked potato bar for the participants as well. I was able to get Rockman\u2019s Catering to bake and deliver the potatoes free of charge. The potatoes are also being donated by Okray Family Farms. I held two kids practice run, one at Camp Glacier Hollow, and one with sports camp at the SPYMCA.\u00a0Other things I have done not regarding the duathlon include running a 10 week Healthy Household Family Challenge on Facebook, creating a 12 month challenge for the SPYMCA phone app to increase downloads and member retention, create a spreadsheet to collect and keep data for all group fitness classes and help write a grant for the Farm to School Program. I am currently working with the graphic designer to make exercise & stretching posters for in the wellness center. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here at the SPYMCA and have learned a great deal about how non-profits work as well.<\/p>\n

Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Behavior:\n
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    1. Create awareness of the health and wellness programs available to the community.<\/li>\n
    2. Create awareness of the YMCA in the local school districts (Farm to School)<\/li>\n
    3. Help with the Fitness Center, Duathlon, Water Aerobics class, and any other areas of interest<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    4. Promotion and Marketing:\n
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      1. Create flyers and signage for events.<\/li>\n
      2. Create posts for the social media networks for events<\/li>\n
      3. Help with the Duathlon<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      4. Organizational Experiences:\n
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        1. Attend weekly meetings with supervisors.<\/li>\n
        2. Supervise at events like T-Ball lessons, the Duathlon, and attending off site events<\/li>\n
        3. Help manage the Fitness Center<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Contact<\/strong>
          \nJoe Seubert
          \nSenior Director of Operations
          \n1000 Division Street
          \nStevens Point, WI
          \njseubert@spymca.org<\/a>
          \n715-342-2980 ext 311<\/p>\n

          Hours
          \n<\/strong>400 hours<\/p>\n

          Stipend
          \n<\/strong>None<\/p>\n

          UW-Stevens Point Students Who Completed Internship<\/strong><\/p>\n