How supervised are the positions?
The level of supervision varies with each placement. Here are some basic rules of thumb: • Placements with non-profit organizations usually do not provide a lot of training or supervision. These types of organizations have scant resources and therefore cannot devote too much time to a volunteer. However, they are also the places that need the most help. • Placements which provide group housing or which charge an extra placement fee normally provide more supervision, structure and training. • Placements at a language school (Student Service Coordinator or ESL placements) will vary in terms of structure and supervision. One clue to determine the level of structure is in the description of work outlined. If specific work schedule and other details are outlined, it is indicative of a well-organized and supervised position. Placement descriptions with less detail indicate a job where the volunteer/intern will have to show a lot of initiative to organize his/her own projects.
