Reflection Of A Site Supervisor On Camp Noah

Supervisor Even though I haven’t had the chance to work with my Site Supervisor, Dr. Jayne M. Leh, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with her from time to time and sort of getting the feel of the kind of person she is. From her academic accomplishments to her tremendous work experience outside the field, she has led a rewarding life. I’d hope as one of her interns at Camp Noah, I could undertake any task that is given to me with success and lead by example. Camp Noah is a week-long facility where I would have to “dorm” with other interns or people volunteering. There will be times I might be tired and not willing to get up at eight in the morning, but I have to find the strength in me and just do it. I have to go the extra mile and not just …show more content…
Although some concerns would spring into mind if the roles were reversed. As a Site Supervisor, I would be worried if the intern is qualified for anything other than paperwork. I would also be worry about the age difference between interns. Clients don’t find it favorable that a “young” intern is assisting them. I would even stretch the mile of thinking that interns don’t have any ideas to offer other than the fact they are there to observe and learn. Including the fact that it would be difficult to communicate constructive feedback to interns who are not receptive to such criticism. As I thought about all these concerns it made me realize as long as the intern is putting himself or herself out there and taking the extra initiative, they will go a long way to show their Site Supervisor that they’re …show more content…
In addition, not being afraid to communicate mistakes or worries to them is what I truly find rewarding for myself. I know that when I get the chance to interact with the children and their families it will be challenging because each family is different. The abilities the Site Supervisor faces from not being so attached to a child is one I want to hone. I also thoroughly want to provide the opportunity to build upon my skills and those of the child in the ten 3-hour sessions hosted at Camp Noah.
Not every job is a dream job, but the easiest way to motivate myself to amaze my Site Supervisor is to really enjoy what I’m doing. Focusing on the aspect of what position I’m holding and how the task required of me won’t make me enjoy my internship at Camp Noah. In order to find something interesting about my internship site I have to befriend someone in the office or the campground. Try to incorporate one of my passions from outside the office or the campground. When I enjoy what I do, the hard work I put in will seem like a