1. City Vision
Internship Site Orientation
Andrew Sears
Executive Director
TechMission

2. Outline
Background on City Vision internships
Tips on Interviewing
Legal guidelines on Interns and Stipended
Volunteers
Types of internship positions
Responsibilities

3. History of City Vision Internships
City Vision Internships is a program of the
nonprofit parachurch TechMission, which was
founded in 2000
TechMission placed over 500 AmeriCorps
interns during 2004-13 in over 70 ministries
serving over 22,000 youth and matching over
68,000 volunteers (called TechMission Corps)
Left AmeriCorps in 2013
◦ Due to increasing government restrictions on faith-based
organizations
◦ Renamed City Vision Internships

4. TechMission Programs
TechMission
City Vision
Internships
- About 50 sites
Christian
Volunteering.org
- UrbanMinistry.org
- ILS Nova GED
- Christians in Recovery
City Vision
College
- Addiction Studies
- Nonprofit Management
- Urban Missions
-Master’s in Science,
Technology, Society and
Ministry
Our Values are Jesus, Justice and Technology.
Our Mission is to empower others to transform at-risk communities in
Jesus’ name through technology

5. About City Vision College
History: Started Rescue College in 1998 as a Program of
AGRM, DETC Accreditation in 2005, Transferred to
TechMission in 2008
Degrees
◦ BS in Nonprofit Management
◦ BS in Addictions Studies
◦ BA in Missions
◦ MS in Science, Technology, Society and Ministry
Statistics
◦ 112 students (35 with Title IV, 39 new)
◦ 63.6% graduation rate in 2012
◦ Cumulative 93% job placement rate
◦ Tuition $6,000/year (cost is in the lowest 10% of private nonprofit
institutions).

6. TechMission Partners

7. TechMission Staff Introductions
Alexandra Herbert, Internships Coordinator
alexandra@techmission.org, 617-282-9798 x102
Andrew Sears, Executive Director
andrew@techmission.org, 617-282-9798 x101
Michael Liimatta, Chief Academic Officer
mliimatta@cityvision.edu, 816-217-9637

10. Tips for Interviewing
Though TechMission interviews some
candidates, TechMission does not filter all
candidates other than performing a sex offender
background check
We post widely, so be street savvy in
interviewing
Assume that only about 40% of candidates or
less will be qualified
Review new candidates every 2-4 weeks.
Set up phone interviews.
If candidate is relocating, we recommend an in
person interview

11. Making an Offer
You can make an offer without informing us
Send and E-mail to
info@cityvisioninternships.org as soon as an
offer is accepted
Send a signed contract to
info@cityvisioninternships.org or fax to 816-256-
8471.
◦ You must have a signed contract with the intern by
their start date
◦ First payment is due on the intern’s start date
◦ That will cover their first term

12. When Can Someone Start?
Interns can start at any time
If they are a free undergrad tuition intern, then
they can take Freshman/Sophomore courses
starting anytime. Junior/Senior courses must
begin at the start of a term.
◦ See list at: http://www.cityvision.edu/cms/cv/courses
◦ If they start mid-term and take classes, then you pay
for the current term and the next term. If they start
mid-term and do not take classes then your first
payment applies to the next term.

13. Legal Category: Intern or Stipended Volunteer
 In the contract with interns you must select whether the position is a
stipended volunteer or internship position
 Stipended Volunteer if..
◦ It is typically the type of work a volunteer would do
◦ i.e. directly serving clients: youth ministry assistant, adult ministry
assistant
◦ Stipended Volunteer Advantages: less requirements on training
stipended volunteers
 Internship if..
◦ It is a position that involves training that would help them prepare for a
career in that field
◦ i.e. indirect service: accounting, fundraising, tech support
◦ Internship Advantages: more flexibility on doing work that volunteers
might not do
 If it could be either, then you can pick

14. Government Guidelines on Internships
 The training, even though it includes actual operation of the facilities
of the employer, is similar to that which would be given at a
vocational school.
 The training is for the benefit of the trainees or students.
 The trainees or students do not displace regular employees, but
work under their close observation.
 The employer that provides the training derives no immediate
advantage from the activities of the trainees or students; and on
occasion his operations may actually be impeded.
 The trainees or students are not necessarily entitled to a job at the
conclusion of the training period.
 The employer and the trainees or students understand that the
trainees or students are not entitled to wages for the time spent in
training.

15. Guidelines on Interns
Not required to pay interns minimum wage
Must still withhold FICA
Check with own accountants and state
authorities on tax guidelines, unemployment
insurance
Many states currently require health insurance
for 30 hours/week or more, and this will be the
national requirement starting in 2015.

16. Guidelines for Stipended Volunteers
Is the work they are doing really volunteer work? They
will consider
◦ Nature of the entity receiving the services (nonprofit, for instance)
◦ Services should be of the kind typically associated with volunteer work.
◦ Compensation of any sort (such as money, room & board, perks, etc.)
should be just to cover basic expenses (can pay through 1099)
◦ Should not displace regular employees
◦ Should not have expectations of benefits in the future
◦ Whether the activity is less than a full-time occupation
◦ Services are offered freely without pressure or coercion,
◦ Should not be involved in commercial or for fee activity (thrift store,
business, etc.)
◦ Typically should not involve supervision of other staff
[Reference: DOL Opinion Letters FLSA 2001-18 and FLSA 2006-4]

17. Types of Internships
1. One Year Work Study Internship with Free Undergraduate Tuition in City Vision
College (for interns without a bachelor’s degree) (29 hours/week).
◦ Annual Cost to Site: $3,500 + housing.
2. One Year Paid Internship (only for interns with a bachelors degree) (40
hours/week).
◦ Annual Cost to Site: $2,000 + housing + stipend site chooses between $200-$600
3. Multi-Year Graduate Fellowship Internship with Free Tuition in Bakke University
(for interns with a bachelor’s degree) (40 hours/week)
◦ Annual Cost to Site: $8,000. Additional housing or stipend is optional
4. Multi-Year Graduate Technology Fellowship Internship with Free Tuition in City
Vision College (for interns with a bachelor’s degree) (40 hours/week)
◦ Annual Cost to Site: $8,000. Additional housing or stipend is optional
5. Summer Internship with Free Undergraduate Tuition in City Vision College (40
hours/week).
◦ Summer Cost to Site: $300 + housing

18. 1. One Year Work Study Internship
Intern Site
Pell Grant Paid To Student
$5,730 (if qualified)
TechMission
$3,500
Free Tuition in City Vision ($6,000)
Housing
(if needed)
500 Intern Applicants
Intern
29 hour/week
internship
Advantage: lowest cost type of intern
Annual Cost $3,500 + housing
Notes: sites do not have to pay housing local interns have their own housing

19. 2. One Year Paid Internship
(only for candidates with a Bachelors)
$2,000
Intern Site TechMission
+ Housing
+ $200-600/month
stipend
500 Intern Applicants
Intern
40 hour/week
internship
Advantage: higher capacity intern with Bachelors degree
Annual Cost: $2,000 + $2,400-7,200 stipend + housing
Note: sites do not have to pay housing local interns have their own housing

20. 3. Multi-Year Graduate Internship
Intern Site
Student Loans
(if qualified)
500 Intern Applicants
TechMission
$8,000
Free Tuition in Bakke ($10k-13k)
Intern
40 hour/week
internship
Advantage: highest quality candidates for multiple years
Annual Cost: $8,000 (housing optional)

21. 4. Multi-Year Graduate Technology Internship
Intern Site
Student Loans
(if qualified)
500 Intern Applicants
TechMission
$8,000
Free Tuition in City Vision ($10,800)
Intern
30 hour/week
internship
Advantage: highest quality candidates for multiple years
Annual Cost: $8,000 (housing optional)

22. 5. Summer Internship
$300 500 Intern Applicants
Intern Site TechMission
Intern
40 hour/week
internship
Housing
(if needed)
Advantage: good for summer programs, helps recruit future staff
Note: sites do not have to pay housing local interns have their own housing

23. Steps for New Interns:
for Free Tuition Undergrad Interns
1. Email alexandra@techmission.org to let her know you have
placed an intern so she can e-mail the intern enrollment and
registration codes.
2. Once the intern receives these codes, enroll in City Vision
College
◦ http://www.cityvision.edu/enroll-now?destination=cart/checkout
◦ Select payment method: Organization will Pay
3. Complete our Financial Aid Process at:
http://www.cityvision.edu/cms/cv/city-vision-college-federal-student-
aid-procedures
◦ Complete http://www.fafsa.ed.gov and enter school code of
041191
4. Register for courses at: www.cityvision.edu.
5. Coordinate start date with site
6. Sign internship contract with your site
◦ http://www.cityvisioninternships.org/sites/default/files/CityVisionIn
ternContract.doc

24. For Free Tuition Undergrad Interns
You must spend 16 hours per week studying on
site
◦ (can take lunch break out of this time)
◦ Recommend 3 hours per day
You are required to make passing grades in
your courses to continue your internship
You and your site director will receive
notifications for late assignments
Interns not completing courses is one of the
main reasons people are dropped from the
internship

25. Steps for New Interns: What’s Next for Free Tuition Graduate Interns
1. Apply for Bakke University: https://www.bgu.edu/prospective/apply
◦ select checkbox for City Vision Intern
2. Complete our Financial Aid Process at: http://www.bgu.edu/financial/financial_aid
◦ Complete http://www.fafsa.ed.gov and enter school code of G31108
3. Register for courses at: www.bgu.edu, note that you are a “City Vision Intern”
4. Receive acceptance letter from BGU
5. Coordinate start date with your site
6. Sign internship contract with your site
◦ http://www.cityvisioninternships.org/sites/default/files/CityVisionInternContract.doc
What’s Next for Free Tuition Graduate Technology Interns
1. Email alexandra@techmission.org to let her know you have placed an intern so she can e-mail
the intern enrollment and registration codes.
2. Once the intern receives these codes, enroll in City Vision College:
http://www.cityvision.edu/mstsm-enroll?destination=cart/checkout
3. Complete our Financial Aid Process at: http://www.cityvision.edu/cms/cv/city-vision-college-federal-
student-aid-procedures
◦ Complete http://www.fafsa.ed.gov and enter school code of 041191
4. Register for courses at: www.cityvision.edu
5. Coordinate start date with your site
6. Sign internship contract with your site
◦ http://www.cityvisioninternships.org/sites/default/files/CityVisionInternContract.doc

26. TechMission’s Responsiblities
Assist in recruiting intern
Provide free tuition to intern
Process payments of service sites
Will pay Pell Grants to qualifying students each
term
Compile outcomes from individual service sites
to provide to funders to decrease cost to sites
May remove interns or sites that are not
following guidelines in contract

27. Ministry Site Responsibilities
Reviewing applicants and interviewing
candidates
Informing TechMission when an offer is made or
when an intern leaves
Paying service fee on time
Provide housing and/or pay stipend directly to
intern as required depending on type of position
Provide a supportive environment to intern
Follow all requirements of contract
Provide program outcomes summary data to
TechMission

28. Intern Policies
Work Study interns and graduate interns work
structure
◦ 29 hours as an intern
◦ 16 hours for on site study and lunch breaks (sites may
wave on-site requirement for graduate interns)
◦ 45 hours of total time per week (9 hour days)
Interns follow sites sick, vacation & holiday
policy
◦ If no policy exists, then we recommend that interns get
15 combined sick/vacation days
Interns follow site policies unless those policies
violate the law or internship contract

29. Clarifying Communications Expectations
Supervision of interns is the sole responsibility
of the internship site
◦ TechMission will avoid getting in the middle of conflict
Exceptions
◦ Sites that work student interns more than the required
hours impairing their studies
◦ Sites that violate the law or terms of the internship
contract
◦ Sites that do not pay their fees to TechMission/City
Vision
◦ Sites with programs that end due to financial reasons
or that provide no supervision

30. Site Payments
 Work Study & Graduate Interns
◦ Site pays City Vision College $700 (or $1,600 for graduate interns) once
an intern is placed on site.
◦ Site continues to pay at $700 (or $1,600 for graduate interns) increments
on August 15, October 15, January 15, March 15 and May 15 for a total
of $3,500/year (or $8,000/year for graduate interns).
◦ If an intern does not complete the full year, then the site only pays the
fee up to the time intern left.
◦ Site fee is the same regardless of the number of courses an intern takes
 One Year Interns
◦ $1,000 on first day and $1,000 after 3 months
 Summer Interns
◦ $300 on first day

31. Outcome Requirements
In program(s) your intern(s) is/are involved in
◦ Number of program participants
◦ Number of volunteers
◦ End Outcome Estimates: grade promotion, graduation
rate, program completion rate, etc.
We will provide a web form for your intern to
complete every 6 months
◦ Estimates are fine as our intent is to minimize the
work on your end (1-2 hours) to compile outcomes

32. Background Checks
Sex Offender Background Check
◦ www.NSOPR.gov
State Background Check (covers state)
◦ Each state has a standard background check office
FBI Background Checks (covers federal crimes)
◦ Google Local fingerprinting vendor
◦ Have intern sign release
Background Check Vendors
◦ www.employment.screennow.com
◦ www.volunteerselectplus.com
◦ www.backgroundcheckreviews.net

33. Health Insurance
Health insurance requirements vary by state
Health Care Act will require interns serving 30 or
more hours to have insurance
Many interns may already be covered by
parents
Best source is to Google your state’s health
care exchange

34. Internship Site Checklist
 Sign Initial Site Contract/MoU
 Login to Site Director Portal to review resumes
Complete Site Director Training
 Interview and inform TechMission of any internship
offers
 Sign intern contract
 Pay invoices
Complete outcomes summary
 Inform TechMission when intern leaves

35. Other TechMission Resources
 www.ChristianVolunteering.org
◦ Post volunteer opportunities for free
 www.christianvolunteering.org/foundationgrants.jsp
◦ Free directory of almost 11,000 Christian foundations & grants
 UrbanMinistry.org website and apps for iPhone, Android
◦ Over 150,000 free sermons and resources on for serving urban
communities
City Vision College for staff
◦ All Internship site staff receive a 25% discount with City Vision
College
ILS Nova GED & Adult Education Program
◦ Provided at 25% discount to Internship sites
◦ Request free trial

37. iPhone & Android Application

38. City Vision Course Offerings
Theology & Strategy of
Urban Mission
Urban Evangelism &
Discipleship
History of Urban
Missions
Counseling in the City
Case Management
Residential Recovery
Program
Life Skills Training
Urban Youth Ministry
Nonprofit Administration
Nonprofit Accounting
Financial Planning for
Nonprofit Organizations
Ministry Management
Facilities Management
Food Services
Fund Raising Basics
Intermediate Fund
Raising
Human Resources
Christian Community
Development

39. City Vision Addiction Studies Program
Case Management
Counseling Alcoholics
Counseling in the City
Counseling Foundations
Drugs of Abuse
Family Issues and
Recovery
Group Counseling
Practices
Life Skills Training
Managing Residential
Recovery Programs
Mental Illness and
Addiction
Professional Counseling
Practices
Recovery Dynamics
Sexual Issues in
Addiction

40. Questions
E-mail info@cityvisioninternships.org
Call: 617-282-9798