As Hope Community Resources, Inc. (Hope) celebrates it’s 10 year anniversary of the Student Program, we are committed to furthering the development of progressive delivery of services to individuals who experience a disability. Our philosophy of inclusion and choice and delivery of services through natural home environments is cutting edge.

In an effort to share our progressive views and delivery mechanisms with future Human Services professionals, we are committed to the development of opportunities for college students from within the United States (U.S.) and overseas. Several programs have been developed to achieve this objective.

For further information on the Hope Community Resources, Inc. Student Program please click on the following link to our official Student Manual. This manual gives interested parties an in-depth view into the history of the program, its development over the past 10 years and its current standing. This is a ‘must-read’ for anyone interested in the opportunity to come to Alaska as part of their college placement and gain first rate practical experience in the field of Human Services.

Link to Student Manual

Summer 2004, Volunteer Students Graduation.

Internship Opportunities
Hope evaluates U.S. internship inquiries on an individual basis. If you are interested in an internship at Hope, please call Employee/Student Volunteer Relations Manager, Eric Gurley, at 1-907-561-5335 or egurley@hopealaska.org.

Summer Work Opportunities
Many Hope employees work with the agency during a specific period of the year, returning annually. U.S. students who are interested employment during summer or winter break should follow the standard application process found at Jobs @ Hope.

State University of New York, Plattsburg Practicum (SUNY)
Hope and SUNY have developed a specialized practicum program that allows SUNY students to earn college credit while living in Alaska and working with people who experience disabilities. Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. is required to participate in this program.

Hope Community Resources, Inc. has also developed a student placement program with the following colleges within the United States:

Black Hills State, SD	Psychology	Jim Hess
Lee University, TN	Psychology	Paul E Duncan
Wartburg College Iowa	Social Work	Susan Vallem

Questions about U.S. Student Opportunities?
Please contact our Deputy Executive Director, Roy Scheller, at 1-907-564-7431 or rscheller@hopealaska.org

 

Waterford Voluntary Service Program
Hope and the Waterford Institute of Technology in Waterford, Ireland have developed a voluntary service program that allows associates of Waterford to provide community services in Alaska and support Hope in its efforts to provide services to people who experience mental and physical disabilities.

Hope Community Resources, Inc. has also developed a student placement programme with the following colleges within Ireland:

Institute of Technology Tralee	Rec Therapy	Pat Flanagan
Institute of Technology Sligo	Humanities	Margaret Gilmore
University College Dublin	Psychology	Patricia Kennedy
University College Galway	Psychology	Michael Hogan

If you have questions about opportunities for international students or are unsure about your status, please contact our Deputy Executive Director, Roy Scheller, at 1-907-564-7431 or rscheller@hopealaska.org