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Bruce M. Pitman Center, Suite 127

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS-4257
Moscow, ID 83844-4257

Phone: 208-885-6307

Fax: 208-885-9404

Email: cdar@uidaho.edu

Web: Center for Disability Access and Resources

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Bruce M. Pitman Center, Suite 056

Physical Address:
CDAR Testing
Bruce M. Pitman Center, Suite 056

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS-4257
Moscow, ID 83844-4257

Phone: 208-885-9004

Email: cdar-testing@uidaho.edu

Physical Address:
Student Health Center
Rooms 119-123
831 Ash Street
Moscow, Idaho

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 4257
Moscow, ID 83844-4257

Phone: 208-885-9107

Email: ravenscholars@uidaho.edu

Web: Raven Scholars Program

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Internships & Volunteers

The Raven Scholar program offers internships for credit and volunteer opportunities for undergraduate and graduate level students.

Undergraduate Student Opportunities

This opportunity is highly recommended to individuals pursuing degrees in fields related to Pre-Health, Education and Psychology but is open to all majors. The Peer-Mentor internship is for credit through PSYC 498. Potential applicants can reach out to Leslie Gwartney to learn more: leslieag@uidaho.edu

Peer-Mentor Interns provide support for Raven Scholars by assisting in the development of executive functioning skills (organizational and time management,) in addition to advancing interpersonal and social skills of individuals through conversations, games, puzzles, exploring campus and monthly organized events. Peer-Mentors may have scheduled drop-in hours, or be assigned to work with Raven Scholars one-on-one or in groups in the Raven Scholars Activity Space (Student Health Building, room 119), during hours of operation (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Occasionally Peer-Mentors may be assigned or given volunteer opportunities to work outside the Raven Scholars Activities Space for tabling events, conferences, fund raising and other program related tasks.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to gain some hands-on experience in working with individuals on the autism spectrum or anyone with learning differences. It is worthy resume material and provides an additional certification for those who meet the criteria (see below). It will allow interns to explore their professional skills in working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and provides unique challenges as well as being a fun, engaging and enriching experience.

Credits and Certification

Peer-Mentors may elect to take between 1-3 credit hours per semester through PSYC 498. Each credit hour requires a minimum of 3 hours per week. In addition, Peer-Mentors should expect to spend up to one hour on training and/or supervision each week. With the Associate Director and PSYC 498 Instructor approval, interns may return for multiple semesters for up to six credits total (however, only three are considered upper-division credits). Most Peer-Mentors elect to take 1-2 credits per semester.

In addition to PSYC 498 course credit, Peer-Mentors are eligible to earn the College of Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) International Mentor Training Program Certification. Peer-Mentors must put in a minimum of 50 hours during a 15-week semester and complete all supervision assignments satisfactorily to earn the CRLA Certification.

Program Volunteers:

Students wishing to simply volunteer in the Raven Scholars program will go through the same application, interview and background check process (but will not register for PSYC 498).

Graduate Student Internships or Practicum Placements:

Graduate students who are looking for field experience for their MSW, or practicum credits should contact Associate Director, Leslie Gwartney at leslieag@uidaho.edu. In this role you will have an opportunity to gain hands on experience through Raven Scholars working with diverse learners in an academic and social skills coaching role, while learning case management techniques and motivational interviewing skills. You must be approved for credit through your primary institution, in addition to completing an application and background check process with the program.

Contact Us

Bruce M. Pitman Center, Suite 127

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS-4257
Moscow, ID 83844-4257

Phone: 208-885-6307

Fax: 208-885-9404

Email: cdar@uidaho.edu

Web: Center for Disability Access and Resources

Meet the Staff Map

Bruce M. Pitman Center, Suite 056

Physical Address:
CDAR Testing
Bruce M. Pitman Center, Suite 056

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS-4257
Moscow, ID 83844-4257

Phone: 208-885-9004

Email: cdar-testing@uidaho.edu

Physical Address:
Student Health Center
Rooms 119-123
831 Ash Street
Moscow, Idaho

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 4257
Moscow, ID 83844-4257

Phone: 208-885-9107

Email: ravenscholars@uidaho.edu

Web: Raven Scholars Program

Meet the Staff Map